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Dothan, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Dothan! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the four new principals shaping Dothan classrooms next school year
  • Why this year’s Dothan Mother Son Dance is more than just fun
  • How a Dothan creator climbed to #1 in a national contest

Also on today's calendar: Nashville Nights and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dothan City Schools approves four new school principals for 2026-7 (wdhn.com) — Dothan City Schools has approved four new principals who will lead Highlands Elementary, Beverlye Intermediate, Jerry Lee Faine Elementary, and Dothan 6th Grade Center starting in the 2026-27 school year. Each incoming leader brings experience from other districts and says they’re focused on student success, teacher support, and building strong school communities for Dothan families.
   

2. Mother Son Dance Set For May 12 In Dothan (wiregrassdailynews.com) — Moms and sons in Dothan can look forward to a superhero-themed Mother Son Dance on May 12, with music, dancing, and family activities. Hosted in Dothan, the event raises funds for the Exchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention and Wiregrass 2-1-1, supporting local families across the Wiregrass.
   

3. Dothan's Community Developer leads number one in Colossal's Entrepreneur Impact competition race (wdhn.com) — A Dothan-based YouTuber and community developer, Darante Martin, is currently leading a nationwide Entrepreneur Impact competition and is asking Wiregrass residents to vote to keep him in the running. Martin, a former local pastor, now focuses on helping people navigate mental health and post-religion challenges, and the contest could fund expanding his support work well beyond Dothan.
   

4. Enterprise's Schultz signs with Life women's wrestling team (dothaneagle.com) — Enterprise High’s Mackenzie Schultz has officially signed with Life University’s women’s wrestling program, adding another college-bound athlete from the Wiregrass. Alongside her news, Dothan’s own Thomas Dowd and the Dothan girls’ teams are highlighted for their recent basketball success, giving local fans plenty to follow as area titles and college careers take shape.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dothan

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday April 29
  • Collective Soul
    Dothan Civic Center Arena, 126 N St Andrews St, Dothan
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • This man has helped me on MANY occasions and I have been so happy I called him every time I needed help!
    I think he has hauled about 5 miles of branches/stumps for me along with other things. This last time I used him I had cut down an approximate 20… (Nextdoor Taylor)
  • Calling new riders and balance bike riders!!!
    Circle City BMX is having practice tomorrow, 4/21/26, from 6-7:30pm. Tonight is a great time to come see what BMX is all about. First time is always… (Nextdoor Chapelwood)
  • Retif Oil & Fuel posted a job opening for Lubricant Delivery Agent in Dothan. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitor in Dothan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dothan here.

Ok Dothan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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