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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local anglers will soon enjoy a Bass Fishing Tournament in Headland + recent interviews with Adrienne Wilkins indicate Under the Oaks will feature the event, with further details and start times to be shared. WTVY
- ➤ Motorcycle riders will ride from Harley-Davidson of Dothan tomorrow, May 16 to honor military and support Veterans Helping Veterans and Community; registration from 9 to 10 a.m. will cost $20 per rider and $5 per passenger with departure at 10:30 a.m. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Morning Mingle delivers local insights with Linda Collins discussing the work of a caretaker, travel agent Jeremy Lee planning summer trips, and community voices highlighting cycling, summer reading, riverkeeping, and fibromyalgia awareness. WTVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ More than 200 shoppers turned out for the city’s first ALDI store, with some arriving as early as 10 p.m. last night — a sign of strong local interest as the store opened its doors. WTVY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ As gas prices in the Dothan area hit about $4 a gallon, local gig delivery drivers have struggled to cover fuel costs on long rural routes (costing $16-$24 per shift), and many are now turning down lower-paying orders. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Cooperative Extension invites residents to join its Pollinator Partners Certification Training on July 1 in Dale County. The session will cover how to identify pollinators and create pollinator-friendly habitats at a cost of $40 (includes lunch). Wiregrass Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pastor Kenneth Glasgow of Dothan is launching a public initiative to boost voting rights education and redistricting awareness in the community. The campaign will feature church and campus forums, teach-ins and voter empowerment trainings partnering with local groups & grassroots partners. Rickey Stokes News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Medical Center neurologists Dr. Kevin Chow and Dr. Chris Nance appeared on What’s Happening Wiregrass to stress Stroke Awareness Month in Dothan; they explained the BE FAST (balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, time) method for spotting stroke signs and urged residents to call 911 quickly. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ LifeSouth Community Blood Centers urges Dothan residents to donate blood throughout May for National Trauma Awareness Month and National EMS Week (May 17 through 23) while offering free T-shirts and e-gift cards to support local hospitals and emergency teams. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Angie Bishop is launching Talking Grace's Haven Ministries to improve mental health care for underserved community members (targeting rising local demand). 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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Jordan Stanley Live Performance
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Dothan Opera House — Ticketed event — Experience an engaging performance by Jordan Stanley in an intimate setting.
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