Good morning, Dothan.

PEIR | Dothan is asking residents to donate freshly washed men's clothing in all sizes to help individuals rebuild their lives in recovery.

Donations can be dropped off at PEIR during normal business hours for quick distribution.

New Heights Community Resource Center placed a massive food order to prepare for rising summer demand + student intern Olivia McDaniel from the University of Alabama helped guide the process.

The center expects the order to boost meal availability for local residents.

Dothan chef John McCraney is set to compete in the Favorite Chef competition after discussing his cooking technique in a recent interview.

The contest will showcase local culinary talent and help him stand out with his signature recipes.

Gail Adams honors the memory of her daughter April with the April Kirkland Memorial Scholarship that has grown from a $500 award to a $5,000 prize for Cottonwood High students over 28 years.

This year, Rayna Smith receives the scholarship as she prepares to begin classes at Wallace Community College.

Dale County Schools superintendent Ben Baker was named Alabama’s Superintendent of the Year — his district earned a record 95 on the state report card.

He was honored at the State School Superintendent Association Conference for his leadership.

Wallace Community College now offers a workforce training program in carpentry, electrical and plumbing to help local residents build new skills (courses begin soon).

Dale County Schools superintendent Ben Bakers was named Alabama’s superintendent of the year after his district earned a historic 95 on the state report card (an honor celebrated today as local support for education grows).

Sam Crawford retired from the Dothan Housing Authority and shared insights on how community services evolved during his career (after many dedicated years).

He noted that his experience highlighted a steady shift in local public service.

International 15-18 golfers began a tight race at the Future Masters in Dothan, with over 200 competitors playing in round one while a cut after round two will narrow the field to the top 70.

Six golfers in the 15-18 group at the 2026 Future Masters are still posting scores under five today — officials say a cut after round two will leave the top 70 players to compete.

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.

Dothan July Art Camp

10 AM-12 PM — Southern Strokes Art — In-person event — Your little artist can unleash their creativity this summer with fun art activities.

Circle Sessions Concert

7 p.m. — Dothan Opera House — Ticket options available — Experience the captivating performance of Circle Sessions in an iconic venue.