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Dothan
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Forge Chapel in Coffee Springs will hold a three-day revival on Memorial Day Weekend. WTVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, a ribbon-cutting opened the new ALFA Event Center reception hall at the National Peanut Festival fairgrounds, adding over 24,000 square feet of event space and a commercial prep kitchen that can serve up to 1,000 guests — event organizers can now reserve the venue along with its 200 acres of land, over 4,000 paved parking spaces, and additional indoor and outdoor facilities for year-round events. Wiregrass Daily News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum will host a Juneteenth Gospel Music Festival—proceeds will benefit the museum. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today the Dothan Police Department awarded officers and announced promotions during a ceremony recognizing their service. Dothan Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials are warning that as summer weather heats up and lakes, rivers, and coastal spots expect more boat traffic over Memorial Day weekend and beyond, everyone on the water should wear a life jacket at all times — national data shows drowning is the leading cause of most boating fatalities. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Lifesouth is hosting a weeklong blood drive that runs through Memorial Day weekend, offering a $25 eGift card and a free t-shirt to all donors. Dothan donors can visit the local donor center—open daily with extended hours—and also attend events at other regional sites such as Walmart, churches, and colleges. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ As warm weather settles over the Wiregrass, ADPH advises residents to remove standing water & use EPA-approved insect repellent to lower the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, and La Crosse virus. The department urges residents to empty water sources weekly and wear long sleeves during peak mosquito hours. Wiregrass Daily News
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Landmark Park PRCA Rodeo
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Landmark Park — Ticket prices vary — Cowboys and cowgirls compete for points on the road to Las Vegas in this professional rodeo.
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Comedy & Karaoke Party
7:30-11:59 p.m. — The Crossing at Big Creek — Food & beverages available — Enjoy a night of laughter and music featuring comedy acts and karaoke performances.
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Pints & Paints at Folklore Brewing
6-8 p.m. — Folklore Brewing & Meadery — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Sip on brews while unleashing your inner artist in a relaxing atmosphere.
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Dothan Day Camp
All day — Eastgate Park — $175 — Enjoy a week of swimming, sports, games, and crafts for ages 5-15.
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Dothan Anime-Fest 2025
10 AM – 5 PM — Dothan Civic Center Arena — Check event page for costs — Experience a day of cosplay, panels, and exclusive anime merchandise.
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Press Thornton Future Masters Golf Tournament
Tournament Date Range — Dothan Country Club — Registration Required — Experience one of the most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the Southeast.
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