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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Harris and Khadejah Register will host a night of fellowship on Jan. 17 in Dothan, inviting community members to come together for an evening of connection and shared inspiration. WTVY
- ➤ Angela Lane and Tammy Doerer explained how residents can join the senior center's upcoming open house event in Dothan (more details to follow) to learn about community services for seniors. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kristina Lawhorn and Jenna Saltz discussed with Tomahawk Screen Printing how residents can spark creativity this year by exploring new art techniques (a fresh opportunity to express themselves). WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dothan Prep received a $6K grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts to fund an eight week art project where students learn printmaking techniques; a special student exhibit (Printmaking Through Time) is planned for mid-May to showcase their work. WTVY
- ➤ At 9:15 a.m. today, Dothan Tech received a $94,467.62 grant from the Alabama Department of Education to add new, state-of-the-art equipment for hands-on programs in automotive, aviation, agriscience, construction, HVAC, engineering, welding and culinary arts — this upgrade will boost students' industry-level learning opportunities. Rickey Stokes News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Customers in the 334 area code will need to begin 10-digit dialing on Jan. 23 as part of an overlay adding area code 483 to meet growing number demand; officials say that everyday calling remains unchanged. Dothan Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dothan United Soccer announced coach Carl Reynolds is stepping down after two seasons that produced 19 wins, 7 losses and 4 ties along with a Southern Conference Championship run. He is joining Liberty University as associate head coach and will remain an advisor while the club seeks new leadership. WTVY
- ➤ Carroll High School hired Jacob Kelley as its new head football coach during Thursday’s Ozark City Schools board meeting following Matt Mellown’s resignation. Kelley (who posted a 65-23 record at Cherokee County High over seven seasons) will work to improve the Eagles’ performance. WTVY
- ➤ Abbeville Christian's standout player, Ahmod Billins, was named the 2025 News4 Friday Night Football Player of the Year — a recognition that caps his historic season — at the school. His achievement underlines a season of strong performance. WTVY
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Daddy Daughter Date Night
5:30-8 p.m. — NPF ALFA Building — Fun evening for daddies and daughters featuring dinner, dancing, and live music.
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