’Public Service Announcement – Asher HaVon, Winner of The Voice, Leading Local District 2 Parade
This is a public service announcement from The Ordinary People Society.
Get ready, Dothan! On Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 11 AM to 2 PM in District 2, Beginning at New Beginning Church. The Ordinary People Society will host the TOPS People’s Parade, a powerful May Day celebration honoring the culture, work, and spirit of our people.
This year’s parade will feature Asher HaVon, winning vocalist from The Voice, serving as one of our grand marshals and lifting up the sound of hope and inspiration.
Clergy from across the region will lead the front line, including local community pastor Dr. Kenneth Sharpton-Glasgow, joined by Dr. Byron Clay, former president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC); Commissioner Phillippe Kirksey of District 2; James Bush, 2nd Vice President of The New National Christian Leadership Movement; local activist and leader Rochester Johnson Jr., son of Senior Rochester Johnson; Mississippi State Representative Kathy Sykes; and a host of other community and national leaders.
Following the parade, we will have a community gathering, where Asher HaVon will deliver a live performance as we continue to uplift and inspire the city.
We are still accepting participants for the parade—bands, organizations, churches, and businesses are needed and welcome to join us.
This is a call for all people of faith, conscience, and goodwill to stand together for unity, justice, and a stronger Dothan.
Continue celebrating with us into the evening as we honor The Ordinary People Society’s 25th Anniversary at the TOPS Founder’s Unity Day Banquet at 7:00 PM, located at 805 N Lena Street, Dothan, AL 36303. Our keynote speaker will be LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter (BVM), and Trey Merritt, vocalist and artist, will deliver a powerful performance, along with our special guest Asher HaVon, winner of The Voice.
Tickets for the banquet can be found at Eventbrite.com or by calling 334-671-2882.
Bring your church, your youth group, your social club, your family, and your friends as we march, sing, and stand together for unity, justice, and community power.
For more information about the TOPS People’s Parade or to sign up to participate, call
334-671-2882 or 334-547-1763.
That’s Saturday, May 2, 2026, 11 AM to 2 PM in District 2, and 7 PM at 805 N Lena Street in Dothan.
The TOPS People’s Parade—where the culture, power, and spirit of the people take the streets, and the celebration continues into the night.
DALE COUNTY: This past Tuesday Alabama State House of Representatives Member Steve Clouse and Marcus Parramore presented to Mrs. Brandy Olson and her daughter a resolution.
The resolution was passed by the Alabama House of Representatives tin the 2026 session honoring the Late Wally Olson, retired Dale County Sheriff. Elected in 2007 after the retirement of long time Dale County Sheriff Bryant Mixon, Sheriff Wally Olson served 16 years as Dale County Sheriff. He was dedicated to the citizens and guests of Dale County. He retired in 2023 and passed the reins to Mason Bynum who currently serves as Dale County Sheriff.
Wally Olson loved his family, Brandy Stafford Olson; two daughters, Emma Claire Olson and Ellie Grace Olson; his parents, Gary and Alice Bludsworth Olson; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mack and Sheila Casey Stafford. He really loved his wife and two daughters who were the apples of his eye. And his parents, always taking his mother’s phone call no matter where he was at.
Sheriff Mason Bynum said “Sheriff Wally Olson wasn’t just a sheriff he was a steady hand, a mentor, and a servant to this community. He led with integrity, humility and with a genuine heart for people. And whether you knew him for a season or for a lifetime, you walked away better because of him.”
Today we also wish a heavenly HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sheriff Wally Olson. For today, April 30th, is Wally Olson’s Birthday.
HOUSTON COUNTY: The Houston County Repulican Party had their regular monthly meeting tonight in the Houston County Commission Chambers.
A full house to hear some statewide candidates speak. A lot of local candidates were on hand tonight to shake hands and mill around talking with everyone.
Tonight’s guest speakers were Pat Bishop, candidate for Alabama Lt. Governor, Joshua McKee – candidate for U.S. House of Representatives; Jay Mitchell – Candidate for Alabama Attorney General, James Rcihardson – Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives; Priscilla Andrews – candidate for Alabama Public Servicec Commission Place 2.
TUESDAY, MAY 5TH, DOORS OPEN AT 5 PM for meet and greet
EVENT BEGINS AT 5:45 PM Republican Party Candidate Forum. FREE and open to the public.
Held at The Forum, 231 West Main Street in Dothan.
DALE COUNTY: Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum, the youngest Sheriff in the State of Alabama, holds his annual Youth Fishing Day.
Since becoming Sheriff, Bynum has worked with Dale Medical Center and the Alabama Games and Fish and hosted a youth fishing day in the pond in front of one of the hospitals/medical treatment places on Highway 231. Joining Sheriff Bynum are the men and women in the Sheriff Department, Ozark-Dale County 911, Alabama Game and Fish and others. The youth come out for some food, fun and time fishing. A great time of interaction with law enforcement and giving the youth a day of fishing. The pond is stocked with the help of the Alabama Game and Fish.
A great day of fun and excitement for the youth and adults helping them.
CAMPBELLTON FL: Motorist traveling along Highway 231 South, as they cross the Alabama – Florida line from Houston County into Jackson County they have seen Ford Explorers with LAW ENFORCEMENT on the side.
The law enforcement vehicles are with the Florida Department of Agriculture. Building equipment and steel are being brought in at the Florida Welcome Center where the Florida Department of Agriculture are constructing an inspection station and possibly weigh station for trucks hauling agriculture products. The station is expected to be operating some time in November 2026.
