Good morning, Dothan.

Shirley Cosby and Clay Dempsey discussed Dothan's plans (including multiple community events) to celebrate America's 250th Birthday in a Morning Mingle segment on Jun.

10. They detailed ideas that will honor the nation's history and engage local residents in upcoming festivities.

Around 100 volunteers from across the nation are building a church expansion in Cottonwood today — they traveled hundreds of miles to work together on the project.

The Dothan Livestock Market reported 580 receipts this week (compared to 340 last week) with feeder classes steers & bulls ranging from 150-300 lbs priced up to $645 and 600-700 lbs priced up to $470, reflecting busy local trading.

Orran Scruggs, creator of The Maelou Collection, is turning old wood into new art and furniture — a creative project that repurposes materials sustainably while supporting local craftsmanship.

Residents will enjoy an evening of live music & dancing at Porter Park on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. when the Dothan Civic Center hosts Big Band in the Park with The Moonlighters, inviting families to a free, downtown event.

A Houston County probate judge declared June as Elder Abuse Month to shine a light on a hidden offense, urging community members to watch for signs of mistreatment and protect seniors.

Officials plan to raise awareness throughout the month.

Deputies in Dale County finished specialized snakebite response training that focused on safely identifying snake species and handling emergencies.

The training was provided with support from the Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Auburn University (to enhance preparedness across the county).

Marilynn Kinglingsworth discussed the upcoming LifeSouth Blood Drive, inviting local donors to contribute to saving lives + boosting community health.

The event will offer residents a vital chance to support local medical efforts.

Ian McFadden talked about the upcoming Wiregrass Regional Trauma Conference yesterday, where trauma care experts will share practices to improve local health care.

Troy baseball will take the field at Charles Schwab Field on Friday at 1 p.m. for its first College World Series appearance, and head coach Skylar Meade says the team prepared with focused pitching to counter West Virginia's aggressive baserunning.

Former MLB pitcher Randy McGilberry visited Dothan and spoke with local youth + shared how his journey with the Kansas City Royals helped him discover his talent while inspiring children to pursue their own dreams.

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.

Dothan Sport & Trade Card Show

10 a.m. — Dothan City Civic Center — Varies by vendor — Discover rare sports and trade cards at this community-focused collector's haven.