Dothan Local News – Sunday, July 6th, 2025

Daily Dothan

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ Dothan firefighters responded to a structure fire Saturday evening on Headland Avenue—flames completely engulfed an unoccupied home across from Greater Beula Baptist Church as officials began investigating the cause. WDHN
➤ On July 5, an 18-year-old named James Spears died when his truck crashed into a tree along County Road 41 in Dale County — police are investigating the crash. WDHN

CRIME NEWS

➤ A Dothan man faced multiple drug charges after police seized fentanyl, meth, and cocaine from a residence in the 700 block of West Newton Street Tuesday. Dothan Eagle

CULTURE NEWS

➤ Girl’s Night: The Musical, an off-Broadway comedy featuring hit songs and high-energy humor, will perform at the Dothan Opera House on Thursday, August 1 — doors open at 6:00 p.m. — and tickets are available now. Wiregrass Daily News

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Local adults aged 19 and older can attend the Dothan Houston County Library System’s Color Your World Writing Workshop—set for Tuesday, July 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Downtown Library on 445 N. Oates Street with a valid library card and registration required by 5:00 p.m., as Gabrielle Esposito leads a hands-on session exploring the emotional effects of color in storytelling and art. Wiregrass Daily News

SPORTS NEWS

➤ After securing their first-ever playoff berth, Dothan United played a friendly at Rip Hewes Stadium on July 5 and beat Tallahassee SC 3-0. Ryan Holmes, Alec Palanjian—named Man of the Match, and Gabino Morin scored the goals as the team celebrated with a postgame fireworks show. WDHN

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