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Dothan City Schools said Carver School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology earned a 99.07 score and a No. 6 ranking in U.S. News Best Elementary Schools for the fourth consecutive year, showing steady gains from No. 20 in 2024 to No. 6 in 2026.

Mystics du Mayhem are hosting a Halloween rock party fundraiser at The Plant in Dothan on Saturday, Oct.

24 at 6:30 p.m. The event features live music by The Velcro Pygmies, a costume contest, and will benefit the Wiregrass Angel House North Pole Project (a local charity).

American Legion Post 1776 will host its first annual Car and Bike Show on Oct.

31 at Area 51 Customs (1789 Reeves St.) in Dothan. Registration runs from 10 a.m. to noon with awards given at 2 p.m.

Enrollment at LBW and Wallace increased by more than 20% as the Alabama Community College System reached a historic milestone in community college growth.

Officials credit the boost (reflecting strong local demand for education) to rising opportunities for students.

Seven Wiregrass schools ranked among the best K-8 schools in Alabama (based on student math and reading scores) after state evaluators reviewed performance.

The annual ranking highlights local academic achievements.

Dr. Vik Le-Kumar explained what every woman 25 to 55 should ask their doctors regarding breast cancer screenings and risk factors in an interview released yesterday.

The doctor emphasized the need for timely action to help women protect their health.

Dr. Belinda Thomas and Aaron King with Joyful F.A.R.M.S. preview next month's community events, while Helen Wu from Dothan Leisure Services details Boo Fest scheduled for tomorrow at downtown Porter Park.

Mia Nelson of Apples of Gold also spotlights a once‑a‑year women’s ministry at First Baptist Church focused on marriage and family.

Football teams Samson and Abbeville face off in Midland City tonight as Friday Night Football heats up, and Sarah Sims previews the game with a focus on team closeness and playoff potential — critical for their push for a regional title.