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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This month, the Dothan Civic Center will host several events including dog training tips, self defense classes, an auctioneering school session, door hanger crafting, and a workshop on choosing shoes (times vary by event). Residents can engage in these opportunities to learn new skills. WTVY
- ➤ A Fire Restoration Fundraiser will be held on May 16 at 12 p.m. at the Kinsey Fire Department. The event offers a barbecue plate sale with Boston butt plates for $35 and racks of ribs for $25 to raise funds for a local family rebuilding after a house fire. Wiregrass Daily News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bell Farms (a local Dothan grower) is launching its first produce box to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to residents weekly, with the service set to start soon. WTVY
- ➤ Southern Classic Food Group is expanding its Brundidge facility in Pike County with a $14.2 million investment to meet increased demand — 82 new local jobs are expected to be created. Dothan Eagle
- ➤ Downtown Dothan is seeing a revival as new businesses open during Small Business Week, which runs through Friday, May 8; the initiative is drawing shoppers to newly filled storefronts & boosting local commerce. WTVY
- ➤ Entrepreneurs gathered yesterday at Dothan’s new Wiregrass Innovation Center—a cutting edge hub designed to help ideas grow into products and companies with attendance by Governor Kay Ivey, legislators and city leaders. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wicksburg Elementary teacher Paige Gilley was named December Teacher of the Month for her dedication, living out her calling in the halls that once nurtured her own learning. WTVY
- ➤ News4 and All In Credit Union have selected nine outstanding nominees for the Teacher of the Year contest; voting is open now and closes May 14, and the winner (who will receive a ($1,000) prize) will be announced on May 29 at 6 p.m. on the local newscast. WTVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mary Kathryn St. John and Kaitlyn Green of Southeast Health discuss nurse life as part of National Nurses Week, emphasizing local care dedication. Their conversation, released yesterday, offers clear insights into the nursing profession in Dothan. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, Abbeville High School won its first state track title, tying Holy Spirit Catholic, while Eufaula and Pike County athletes earned individual titles and Northside Methodist’s Sydney Warren (marking a historic first for her school) became a state runner up in the pole vault. WTVY
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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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