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Hi Dothan, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Park Concert Series returns, $30 million Wiregrass Innovation Center opens, and PGA Tour Americas Q-School needs volunteers + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Open-air nights for everyone: Downtown Dothan’s free Park Concert Series will return for a second year, bringing live music all spring and summer. The season will begin with two performances, with more to follow — get all the details.

Future plans gaining momentum: Talks to replace the Dothan Civic Center are ramping up after venue tours in North Carolina and California, with a flexible 5,000 seat arena, movable staging, and improved guest amenities — see what’s being considered.

Big bet on farm science: Downtown Dothan’s $30 million Wiregrass Innovation Center opened earlier this month, focusing on peanut DNA research and giving local middle and high schoolers hands-on science experiences — get all the details.

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All the crowd favorites:

• Enjoy stories and make crafts
• Join all-levels yoga with Tej
• Kids craft Easter bunny houses

💎 This week’s top finds

Chili dog nostalgia: No-fuss, all-flavor chili dogs, slaw dogs, and the gloriously messy Soggy Dog at Honey’s Hotdogs deliver a midweek pick-me-up. Comforting, a little chaotic, and very Dothan, these classics hit the spot and quiet cravings with ease.

A serene Dothan escape: Landmark Park offers 150 acres of calm, with elevated boardwalks, piney trails, and an 1890s living history farm. Stroll, birdwatch, or meander the woods, then linger for their quirky, family-friendly events. A close-to-home reset that feels unrushed and quietly special.

Weeknight dinner solved: Craving comforting curries and wok-kissed stir-fries? Thai House of Dothan delivers cozy, weeknight-friendly plates, generous portions, and easy online ordering. Slide it into your midweek rotation, then wonder how the leftovers vanished before breakfast.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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📆 Sneak peek at next week

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

⛳ PGA Tour Americas Q-School @ RTJ Golf Trail at Highland Oaks | Monday (3/16) at 7:00 AM – Whether you can read greens like a pro or just enjoy cart chatter, PGA TOUR Americas Q-School is back in Dothan at Highland Oaks, and they need locals on the ropes. Volunteer for hospitality, marshals, scoring, and more. Call 334-712-2820, or email Kayla at [email protected].

🐰 Easter Bunny Houses! @ Dothan Houston County Library System | Thursday (3/19) at 4:00 PM – Main Library is going full frosting with kids 5-12 building Easter bunny houses, equal parts craft time, sugar rush, and adorable chaos. Think architecture school you can eat, and the Dewey Decimal System approves. Registration and a valid library card are required, register at: https://dhcls.librarycalendar.com/event/easter-bunny-houses-8210

🎨 Door Hanger Paint & Sip @ The Uptown | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – This paint and sip turns The Uptown Jazz Club into your craft room, minus the glitter and plus a DJ. Make a 18-inch round door hanger that actually says spring, not “leave package at back.” Supplies, a sweet treat, and your favorite bartender included.

🎬 Movies in the Park: The Sandlot @ Porter Park | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and meet me at Porter Park for The Sandlot on the big screen. It’s free, there’s a food truck, and yes, you can quote along quietly like a respectable adult. Nostalgia, baseball, and community, all in one place.

🚜 Spring Farm Day @ Landmark Park | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Landmark Park is turning back the clock with Spring Farm Day, where Plow Day demos, antique tractors, and mule and horse teams supply the actual horsepower. Bring kids who think milk comes from cartons, then stay for fresh-turned earth, friendly folks, and nostalgia.

🥂 Petals and Prosecco @ The Forum-Downtown Dothan | Saturday (3/21) at 10:30 AM – Petals and Prosecco is your excuse to dress up, sip mimosas, and enjoy brunch for a good cause. Build a bouquet at the flower bar, snag a new pair at the earring bar, then outbid your neighbors at the silent auction, benefiting Wiregrass Children’s Home.

♻ Wiregrass Trade Circle @ Folklore Brewing & Meadery | Sunday (3/22) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve been meaning to ditch good stuff without haggling in your driveway, swing by Wiregrass Trade Circle at Folklore Brewery. Free, no signup, trades only, with a donation truck. Bring a blanket, the kids for their own swap spot, and snag food inside.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Dothan report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 49°F – Precip: 14%

Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 1am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 62 overnight. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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Tomorrow – High: 63°F – Low: 31°F – Precip: 87%

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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