Good morning, Dothan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Angie Bishop is launching Talking Grace's Haven Ministries to improve mental health care for underserved community members (targeting rising local demand).

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.

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.