Good morning, Dothan.

Morning Mingle offers local updates with antique attic shopping, weight loss tips with Dr. Kirk Eriksen, and dog training sessions, along with news about upcoming events at the Dothan Civic Center (details updated recently).

Residents can plan to join a variety of community activities this month.

Yesterday, May 6, SARCOA celebrated Older Americans Day at the Peanut Festival Fairgrounds with hundreds of seniors enjoying activities, resources, and entertainment plus community connection that promoted active aging.

Time Leadership, Dothan’s first charter school, is approved and will start classes in late summer 2027 while enrollment begins early next year; work continues on preparing the facility for future students.

Opp hospital filed for bankruptcy on May 6 but will continue care for local patients as it remains dedicated to serving the community (promising patient support) during its financial reorganization.

On May 6, a Dothan nurse practitioner recounted her stroke survival story and stressed that 4 in 5 strokes are preventable — a message that aims to boost local awareness as the community celebrates National Nurses Week.

Flowers Hospital earned its seventh consecutive A safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, placing the 235-bed facility among only a few nationwide for top patient care.

The rating, updated twice a year, shows the hospital’s ongoing focus on patient safety.

The Dothan Wolves girls soccer team made history by reaching the state Final Four for the first time ever + they overcame a demanding season with tough opponents.

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.