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Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Families in the Wiregrass are facing rising grocery prices that force shoppers to buy fewer items and choose generic brands. Local deliveries and small businesses are also affected (economists note food prices remain significantly higher than in recent years). Wiregrass Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Enterprise Fire Department welcomed five new firefighters on Friday night at Cornerstone Church in Dothan after completing intense training at the Wiregrass Public Safety Center+ three of the hires were added following City Council approval+ they now serve alongside veteran personnel across three shifts. Wiregrass Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dothan United coaches recounted a busy week — including a team-building trip to the Wiregrass Public Safety Center and a friendly match with Fort Rucker members — before the league opener against Montgomery United, which took place yesterday at Rip Hewes Stadium and featured fireworks, giveaways, and bounce houses before a 7 p.m. kickoff. Wiregrass Daily News
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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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