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Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rafael and Zion Norton (with Royale's Special Heart Team) say residents can support a community food drive today. Their message invites neighbors to come together in this local effort. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Leisure Services invites mothers on Mother's Day, May 10, for a morning nature celebration featuring a self-guided walk on the Kiwanis Trail & a scavenger hunt with nature-inspired crafts & local vendors. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Leisure Services is hosting Blooms & Breezes at Kiwanis Playground Park on Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, offering moms and mother-figures mini-bouquets, nature crafts, artisan vendors, and a self-guided walk provided by Brightspeed. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Southern Quest Construction's team won the 37th Annual Home Oil Classic that benefits the Wiregrass United Way, with Dothan City Commissioner Bradley Bedwell among its members. The win shows strong local community teamwork in Dothan. Rickey Stokes News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Enterprise business owners worry that ALDOT’s proposed redesign of Boll Weevil Circle on U.S.84 could slow business like the Ross Clark Circle project did in Dothan, which forced Fazoli’s to close, while the agency accepts public comments by May 18. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-State Community Orchestra will perform a British Invasion-themed concert in Dothan soon. The event will feature music from iconic British bands and offer local audiences an engaging experience. WTVY
- ➤ Ashley Griffin (local organizer) has detailed the Dothan Juneteenth Jubilee (a celebration of freedom and unity) which will take place June 6 at Porter Park. WTVY
- ➤ This Morning Mingle covers Juneteenth celebrations and exploring African fashions along with other local highlights. The segment features a new pastor interview at FBC Geneva, a community orchestra performance, and local sports discussions that bring Dothan residents together. WTVY
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