Good morning, Dothan.

The 2025 National Peanut Festival will run from October 31 to November 9 with a parade scheduled on October 25 that begins on East Main Street and ends at West Main and Park—parade disbanding will take place at First Baptist Church with road closures in effect.

The event features the theme 'Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now!'

Alabama’s new vaping law went into effect June 1 and requires e-cigarette products to be made in the United States, limiting convenience stores to 34 FDA-approved tobacco and menthol flavors.

Retailers with a specialty permit may sell additional products only to buyers 21 and older—while local boards of education must adopt a state model program to prevent youth use.

City Clerk Wendy Shiver reminded candidates this morning about the city rules for political signs ahead of municipal elections in August.

The guidelines allow one sign per candidate on nonresidential street frontage and ban signs on public rights-of-way, trees or buildings while police will remove any signs that break these rules for seven days.

A new online tool helps Dothan residents check current road construction projects planned for summer—this tool shows project details and updates.

Houston County officials warn that even on mild summer days, a car's interior can heat up dangerously fast, having caused 33 child deaths (since 1998) in Alabama and 4 deaths so far in 2025.

Parents and caregivers in our area should always check the back seat (before locking the car) to prevent a fatal heatstroke accident.

Southeast Health will begin selling tickets for its annual fundraising gala Friday—this event will help fund local health services.

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.

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.

Dothan Day Camp

All day — Eastgate Park — $175 — Enjoy a week of swimming, sports, games, and crafts for ages 5-15.

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.

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.