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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 34th Stamp Out Hunger food drive aims to collect food for partner pantries that will serve 43,000 people in the Wiregrass region. Organizers plan to distribute donations across local pantries soon. WTVY
- ➤ Morning Mingle delivered local updates today on baseball highs, insights into the 2026 Dragons and Dothan United soccer players, and church community news featuring new pastor Jim Peters, along with segments on grief yoga and family activities (9:00 a.m. update). WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last year, Gov. Kay Ivey signed the Focus Act banning cell phones from classrooms ahead of the 2025-2026 school year — a move local educators say has led to teaching gains despite a national study showing mixed reviews. WTVY
- ➤ Southeast Health Foundation awarded $16,000 in scholarships to four teen volunteers – each receiving $4,000 through the Michael Miller Memorial Scholarship program – to honor Michael Miller's nearly 30-year legacy at Southeast Health while inspiring careers in healthcare. The program requires teens to complete 30 volunteer hours. Wiregrass Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ALDOT is proposing a major redesign of the Boll Weevil Circle corridor in Dothan (no final decisions have been made) as public input is being sought to guide the process. WTVY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Richard Woodham became the first patient in Dothan to receive targeted radioligand therapy as part of a local clinical trial today. He has non-small cell lung cancer and said his treatment + next scheduled infusion may help advance care for others. WTVY
- ➤ Doctors warn several seniors about a Medicare scam involving fake genetic testing offers that may target local community members — they advise checking for red flags and confirming offers with trusted sources. WTVY
- ➤ John B. Sanfilippo & Son recalled several snack mixes including Fisher, Squirrel Brand, and Southern Style Nuts sold at Target, online, and in stores due to seasoning made with recalled dry milk powder; shoppers in Dothan should return purchases for a refund or replacement as no illnesses have been reported. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dothan Diamond Classic organizers distributed funds from donations, sponsorships, ticket sales and concessions—$9,000 more than last year—to a local high school to support its programs. WTVY
- ➤ The Alabama high school baseball postseason is set to begin its third round — classes 1A to 6A compete while Class 7A starts its second round. Dothan Eagle
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