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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A raffle fundraiser is underway in Dothan to support the Herring Houses and features a summer prize package valued at over $250—tickets cost $10 each or $25 for three and are sold at 101 N. Herring Street with cash or credit card payments. The winner will be announced on June 16. Wiregrass Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At 6:54 a.m., Dothan 911 dispatched police, Fire Engine 2—Lakewood and Pilcher Ambulance to Timbers and Ross Clark Circle after a pedestrian versus bicycle accident; the victim, found in a ditch, received a trauma alert and was taken to Southeast Health as police investigate the hit and run. Rickey Stokes News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tawanda Renea Lewis, a 42-year-old from Montgomery, was arrested in Houston County on June 12th on suspicion of organized retail theft and now faces a felony charge with bond set at $30,000—she is scheduled for arraignment on July 9th at 1:30 p.m. and a jury trial on September 22 at 8:30 a.m. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Ariton resident Annie Huffstutler was arrested early Saturday for allegedly shooting her husband, Shawn Watson, while he slept in their home — authorities confirmed that five children were present during the incident. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ At 2:35 a.m. today, Dale County Sheriff Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in the 1000 block of West Main Street in Ariton where a firearm assault resulted in one death—and Sheriff Mason Bynum and Coroner John Cawley are investigating the case. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Officers rushed to Lake Street in Dothan a few minutes before 10 on Saturday after gunfire wounded two people — one victim was taken by an acquaintance to a hospital — and police secured the area along Lake Street and Bayshore Avenue with crime tape as no arrests have been made. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Crossing at Big Creek Brewery in Dothan will host an Open Mic Night on June 18 at 7 p.m. Local artists can register to perform until Monday, June 16 while families and friends prepare to enjoy free live music and diverse performances. Wiregrass Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study by iSeeCars shows that Dothan drivers put many more miles on certain cars than drivers in other areas, with the Chevrolet Malibu reaching 23,470 miles a year. The study also found the Mitsubishi Mirage is the cheapest to drive at $1,119 per 1,000 miles—making it a cost-effective choice for local motorists. WTVY
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ R.I.S.E. will host a free financial literacy event at the Izell Reese Center at 900 Sixth Ave on Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—young adults aged 15 to 25 can join hands-on workshops on budgeting, credit, debt management, and basic investment strategies while receiving free food and giveaways. Wiregrass Daily News
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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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