Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fannie Bennett, a cherished community matriarch, died on June 9 in Dothan and her memorial service (11 a.m. Friday, June 13 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Argan Carroll officiating) will honor her legacy. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Local organizations will gather for Tri-County Community Advocacy Day — providing support and resources to individuals and families in the community. WTVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 neglected dogs and cats were rescued from a rural home near the Jack and Pike County line after a friend alerted rescuers that the homeowner—currently hospitalized with cancer—could no longer care for her pets, and rescue crews are now treating the animals while planning an adoption clinic Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tractor Supply in Troy. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in grades 6 to 9 at Dothan High School are exploring DNA and biotechnology this summer in HudsonAlpha’s week-long Code of Life program. High school students will dive into genetic engineering next week in a follow-up BioSkills course that will let them create glowing bacteria. Wiregrass Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ As temperatures rise, Houston County Sheriff Donald Veneleza warns that cars heat up quickly and lose oxygen, which can cause heat strokes or death—he advises parents to lock doors, check back seats, and keep a close watch on children to prevent tragedies. WTVY
- ➤ The Alabama Emergency Management Agency reminds Dothan residents to prepare emergency kits for their pets during hurricane season. The agency advises planning for safe shelter, keeping updated vaccination records, and storing food, water, and medicine in secure containers — steps designed to reduce stress during severe weather — so that both people and pets stay safe. WTVY
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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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