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Dothan
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dothan Civic Center is hosting the National Day of Prayer event tonight, inviting community members to gather for reflection as doors open at 5:00 p.m. Attendees must follow strict venue policies—clear bag requirements, cashless payment, and no outside food allowed. Wiregrass Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Power held career days at its Southeast Division crew headquarters in Headland and Phenix City, where about 70 high school seniors from more than 20 local schools learned the skills needed to be a lineman by shadowing experienced workers. The event featured interactive stations on electricity safety+ pole climbing+ tool use and has been expanded since 2024 to help prepare students for future linework opportunities. Wiregrass Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Houston County Sheriffs busted a sophisticated diesel fuel theft ring in which suspects stole over 3,000 gallons from stations in Dothan, Headland and Eufaula—fuel audits revealed discrepancies that led to their arrest when they returned to Dothan last weekend. Rickey Stokes News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wiregrass Daily News reported that local historians and volunteers are preparing for the Walk in History cemetery tour to showcase Columbia's rich past. The event will be held at Columbia Cemetery near Houston County High School on May 3 — tickets cost $10 and guided reenactments will bring the town's history to life. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A garden at Carver School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology in Dothan received national recognition as a Certified Schoolyard Habitat from the National Wildlife Federation, joining over 11,000 certified school gardens nationwide—its outdoor classroom uses eco-friendly practices and hands-on lessons with features like a water display and greenhouse. Wiregrass Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dothan Regional Airport said that beginning May 7, all US air travelers must show a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, valid passport, or another approved ID to board their flight — the rule comes from a federal mandate to boost security, and officials advise arriving 90 minutes early to beat long lines. Wiregrass Daily News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Water World Water Park, known as Dothan’s Most Exciting Beach, will open its 46th season on Saturday, May 3 with high-energy attractions and family-friendly fun — it will run on weekends through May 23 before beginning full-time summer service on May 24. Rickey Stokes News
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Awakening Events: Christian Music Concert
6-10 p.m. — Dothan City Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting Christian music performances in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Landmark Park PRCA Rodeo
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Landmark Park — Ticket prices vary — Cowboys and cowgirls compete for points on the road to Las Vegas in this professional rodeo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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