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Tuesday, July 29th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Miss Dothan Callie Thompson and Teen Miss Dothan Emerson Cotton discussed a school supply distribution event—partnering with the city's housing authority and Dothan First Church—to help provide students with the essentials they need. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Leisure Services announced that the pickleball courts at Eastgate Park will close for maintenance from August 4 through August 8, and the courts will reopen on August 9 — city officials thanked the public for their patience as crews made improvements to keep the courts safe and enjoyable for all players. Wiregrass Daily News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 28th, Judge Benjamin Lewis held initial appearances via video in Houston County for 58 criminal cases ranging from possession of marijuana 2nd to disorderly conduct while Henry County did not provide a docket. Rickey Stokes News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Strings4Heroes will return to the Wiregrass on Monday, August 4th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Church on Boll Weevil Circle next to Enterprise High School, offering free guitar lessons to veterans, active-duty military, and first responders. The event features the Chord Buddy System — developed by local Travis Perry — which helps older veterans control the guitar strings even if they are beginners. WDHN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Local groups in the Wiregrass are hosting back-to-school events to offer kids supplies, free haircuts and food for a fresh start at school — a supply bash on August 2 at the FUMC Gym in Dothan, a splash event on July 31 at Water World, and backpack giveaways in Geneva, Ozark, Abbeville and Dothan — all planned to help families get ready for the new school year. WTVY
- ➤ Houston County Schools transitioned completely to the PowerSchool enrollment platform to make enrollment easier for staff and parents—this platform was introduced three years ago. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last week, Alabama FarmPAC endorsed Young Boozer for re-election as State Treasurer—he has a proven record of conservative fiscal management. Federation President Jimmy Parnell said his leadership has helped strengthen state finances—reducing staff and boosting savings programs for Alabama farmers. WTVY
- ➤ The Army has restored the original names to seven bases including Fort Rucker by naming them after different service members who share Confederate surnames instead of the leaders they once honored. Critics say this move undermines efforts to remove Confederate ties from military heritage — while supporters claim it better honors the service record; no cost estimates for the sign changes have been provided. Dothan Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dothan United ended a historic season as Southern Conference champions and USL2 National Final Four finalists after losing in a shootout to Vermont Green. The team, in just its second season, said it will aim to turn professional next season—community pride is high in Dothan. Wiregrass Daily News
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