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Hello Dothan! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Easter celebration, NashCar Show, and Zerbini Family Circus + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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📰 In the news

Springtime family festivities await: Kinsey will host a free Easter celebration March 21 at the Kinsey Walking Trail, inviting Wiregrass residents for an egg hunt, games, inflatables, face painting, and more — get all the details.

Born from a school fundraiser: The NashCar Show will arrive at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan on March 14, featuring classics and custom builds, and a Best of Show prize worth nearly $5,000 — get all the details.

Engage with local leadership: Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee and Conversation with Mayor Ward on Wednesday, March 11, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., giving neighbors a simple way to connect — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Register for Queens of Courage Pageant
• Watch Project Hail Mary with the library
• Zerbini Family Circus dazzles National Peanut Festival
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home

💎 Local business spotlight

Crave-worthy pie alert: When a sweet tooth ambush hits, Simply Cakes Bakery & Eatery bakes classics like pecan, lemon icebox, chocolate, and coconut cream, plus seasonal surprises. Perfect for parties or weeknights, and easy to pass off as homemade… your secret is safe.

Fresh stems, zero fuss: In Dothan, Bloombox crafts personal arrangements with uncommon blooms, elegant design, and a handwritten note with delivery. Choose subscriptions or bridal consultations, making weekly cheer or a standout centerpiece simple, polished, and delightfully easy.

Grip strength upgrade: Axtion Air Jump & Sports packs climbing walls, a high ropes course, and a ninja setup that’ll light up your forearms, in a fun way. Plenty of bounce keeps the kiddos busy while you sneak in a few laps.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →

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📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

📖 Story & Craft Time @ Dothan Houston County Library System | Wednesday (3/11) at 10:30 AM – Whether your kid loves stories or treats glue sticks like snacks, Westgate’s weekly story and craft time hits the sweet spot. For ages 3 to 6, register in your child’s name, arrive on time, and cancel if plans change. No daycares.

🖍 March Art Classes: Mommy & Me Preschool Art @ The Green House Art Studio | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Mommy & Me art for ages 2-4 is turning out pint-sized Picassos, and you get to call it fine and gross motor skills. Wear paint clothes, it’s $60 for four weekly lessons, and Sharon at 334-701-5449 will save you a spot.

🎵 Kindermusik @ Dothan Houston County Library System | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – Bring your tiny human to Westgate Branch for a Kindermusik mommy-and-me with Erin Joye, a music and movement class for ages 0 to 2 that builds brains and bodies with baby-safe instruments, sensory props, and rhythm. Registration required, and yes, you stay too.

🍀 Shamrock Scamper @ Westgate Park | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Let the dog set the pace at the Shamrock Scamper, a pet-friendly 5K with a free mile fun run that supports Wiregrass Pets & Rescue. Fifteen bucks gets you in, prizes for top finishers, free treats from Woof Gang Bakery, and a crafty paw-ticipant station.

🎨 Read a Little Art a Lot Workshop @ Wiregrass Museum of Art | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Have a kid who loves books and art? Kylie Parker’s one-day workshop mirrors the Read a Little Art A Lot camp, reading a story then making an art project, for ages 5 to 8, members $20, not-yet-members $25, and you get a breather.

🍀 March Monthly Meetup @ Geekz Haven | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Saturday at Geekz Haven means letting fate do the heavy lifting, with press-your-luck hits like Quacks of Quedlinburg, Can’t Stop, Deep Sea Adventure, and Flip 7. All ages, all skill levels, all in. One lucky soul walks out with Flip 7, Vengeance, and Tally Up.

⛳ Mini Golf Fundraiser for Wicksburg Band @ Adventureland Theme Park | Monday (3/16) at 6:00 PM – Putt your way through Adventureland while the Wicksburg High School Band gets 100% of mini golf ticket sales. Relive your putt-putt glory days, teach the kids polite trash talk, and fuel up with Greek Street Dothan and The Purple Penguin. Quality time, plus new drums.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Dothan report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 85°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 2%

Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Rain showers likely between 1am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy. Low around 60, with temperatures rising to around 65 overnight. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 69°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 72%

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 69, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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