Good morning, Dothan.

Dothan was ranked among the top 20 moving destinations for 2025 — a nod to growing community appeal as more people choose the city for better opportunities.

Wiregrass Humane Society is asking residents to donate unwanted items like shoes and Christmas trees at Second Chance Thrift Shop at 1381 Reeves Street, which supports local shelter needs and helps care for animals.

Wiregrass Humane Society is calling for post-Christmas donations (its primary funding source) to support its mission of finding homes for local pets.

The group hopes these funds will keep its programs running into 2026.

Federal laws signed last year now impact local families in the Wiregrass as lower tax rates and expanded deductions are expected to yield smaller tax bills while rising health care premiums and Medicare costs prompt budget reviews ahead of next year's filings.

Drivers in downtown Dothan should plan for delays starting Monday, Jan.

5 because the right lane on West Main Street between Oates Street and Lena Street will be closed for City Hall construction until Feb. 13, so motorists are advised to consider alternate routes.

Enterprise Rescue is expanding EMS services to Butler County, planning to open three 24-hour advanced license ports in late January to cut long wait times in rural areas.

The nonprofit, which started in 1963, already serves Monroe County and Jackson as it works to improve emergency care across West Alabama.

Dothan High School boys basketball team captured its fourth straight Downtown Hoops Classic win with a 70-50 victory over the Eufaula Tigers — a strong second-half performance at the Civic Center on Wednesday.