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Hey Dothan, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Faster fiber internet, a free park concert with Saxsquatch, and Amber Alert-style weather warnings + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Southeast Alabama connectivity boost: WOW! completed a fiber buildout in Houston and Henry counties, funded in part by a $2.39 million ADECA grant, bringing faster internet to over 1,000 homes and businesses near Dothan — read the full story.

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.

New tech revamps storm response: Dothan-Houston County EMA has adopted an Amber Alert-style system with Regroup to send targeted severe weather notifications, and has introduced a school-focused program to better protect students and neighborhoods — read the full story.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Kids craft Easter bunny houses
• Paint spring door hangers and sip
• Join a relaxed walk-run club meetup

🫶 We got your back

Baked, not fried: Craving a break from fryer fog? Hots Deli lives by “Always Baked, Never Fried,” serving hearty sandwiches, wraps, and soups that satisfy without the slump. Locally owned since 2010, it’s a Dothan standby for a tasty, lighter lunch when you want comfort minus the grease.

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.

Rainy day rescue: If your playroom needs a reset, Craft Closet delivers low-key toy magic, like Melissa & Doug kits, snuggly Warmies, and other kid-pleasers, plus gifts you’ll be glad to give. Quick swing-by, happy kid, minimal meltdown (yours, mostly). Calm restored, clutter dodged.

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 →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

Have an event to share? BaseLocal Verified Businesses can submit them for free! Learn more about how to submit an event here →

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

🧾 AARP Tax Help @ Dothan Houston County Library System – Main Library | Tuesday (3/10) at 10:00 AM – Tax season calls for free help, not aspirin. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide’s IRS-certified volunteers handle your return at the Main Library only, 445 N Oates Street, Tuesdays through mid-April, by appointment. No membership needed, call (334) 237-4785, and please, no walk-ins.

🎨 Studio 126: After School Art Program @ Wiregrass Museum of Art | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:00 PM – Got a teen who sketches on every receipt? Studio 126 has a free after-school art program where beginners explore real studio practice with Alexandria Turner, try new mediums with supplies included, tackle rotating monthly topics, register each month, and you get 90 blissfully quiet minutes.

♟ Dothan Chess Club Meetups @ Mural City Coffee Company | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM – Tuesday nights at Downtown’s Mural City Coffee Co. mean friendly battles of wits, good coffee, and no cover. The Dothan Chess Club welcomes all ages and skill levels upstairs in the back conference room, elevator included, so bring your brain, patience, and a decent endgame.

🥜 Peanut Unveiling @ TriState Graphics | Wednesday (3/11) at 11:00 AM – TriState Graphics is cutting the ribbon to unveil a new peanut, because of course we are. Swing by, admire the local art, applaud a legume, and enjoy the kind of small-town moment that pairs nicely with eye rolls, photos, and genuine pride.

🎲 Weekly Board Game Meetup @ Geekz Haven | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – Wednesday nights mean cardboard glory at Geekz Haven, with rotating board games, patient teachers, and no experience needed. Show up, play a few rounds, grab snacks from the counter, then sign in to rack up entries for the monthly giveaway. Free, friendly, delightfully competitive.

📣 Community Dance & Cheer Tryouts @ Andrew Belle Community Center | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – If your kid has more pep than your morning coffee, steer your future Peacock to cheer and dance tryouts at Andrew Belle Community Center. Thanks to a City of Dothan partnership, the 2026 team is tuition-free, so reserve a spot now, before the pom-poms disappear.

🎷 Saxsquatch @ Dothan Civic Center | Saturday (3/28) at 7:00 PM – Take a breather and wander to Porter Park Events Plaza for the Park Concert Series, free and all-ages, starring Saxsquatch with DJ Rush Our. Yes, the myth is real, and he plays a mean sax, so bring a lawn chair and your best swagger.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Dothan report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 85°F – Low: 63°F – Precip: 5%

Areas of fog before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 61°F – Precip: 1%

Areas of fog before 7am. Partly 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, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

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