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Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local community leaders and performer Asher HaVon will lead the TOPS People’s Parade Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in District 2 starting at New Beginning Church, with a follow-up TOPS Founder’s Unity Day Banquet at 7 p.m. at 805 N Lena Street. Rickey Stokes News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artists and community groups across the Wiregrass can apply online for a $10K Community Art Grant from Art in Public Places—applications are reviewed monthly with grants ranging from $200 to $3,500 in select counties. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dothan High School and All In Credit Union opened an on-campus branch to give students hands-on experience in financial services and customer service — a project that involved graphic design students and has local support. The program helps students build key workplace skills. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Dothan Houston County Library System will reduce hours starting May 11 after losing $99,000 from passport revenue — the main library now opens Monday–Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Tuesday extended to 8 p.m., while Westgate opens Tuesday–Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Saturday until 2 p.m. WTVY
- ➤ Judge Henry D. Binford ruled late Wednesday that a restraining order against Frank Sanders (the parent) was lifted after he failed to show sufficient proof of intended violence toward Joshua Robertson. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The AHSAA soccer state championships will begin this week to end the high school playoffs as teams compete for the title (local fans can follow the matches closely). Dothan Eagle
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Highly Suspect Concert
10 AM – 9 PM — The Plant — Tickets start at $54 — Experience a can't-miss live show by Highly Suspect in Dothan, AL.
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