Good morning, Dothan.

Morning Mingle shares local highlights, including Chris Warren's back to school book picks & a boxing match featuring Roy Jones Jr. at The Crossing.

Community updates also mention a pickleball tournament fundraiser & a citywide prayer event.

A grant-funded program will test a new soil product and integrate drone imaging on four Wiregrass farms starting soon.

The project (a pilot program) aims to help local farmers boost production with innovative techniques.

On Aug. 13, Miss and Little Miss Covington County discussed ways to promote childhood literacy during their community engagement series (designed to boost young readers' skills).

Their conversation offered simple strategies to help local children improve their reading habits.

Four local farmers from Wiregrass and nearby areas were elected on Aug.

6 at the Farm & Land Conference in Mobile to serve on the Alabama Farmers Federation's State Bee & Honey Committee—where they will help guide policy and educational sessions.

Bellwood Road will soon get new 5-foot sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps to improve safety and access between neighborhoods, businesses, and recreational areas (project set to start shortly).

Jonathan Riley from Southeast Alabama recovery services says the new federal Best Practices Toolkit, aimed at addressing homelessness and addiction, highlights the need for immediate access to treatment and recovery programs - local experts stress that housing and treatment must work together.

Locals can pick fresh muscadines at Maria's Vineyard today.

The fruit is priced at $5 per quart + $20 per gallon and the vineyard is located at 3940 Fortner Street.

Dothan United Soccer Club announced Tuesday that fans could purchase an ownership stake following its Southern Conference championship + national semifinals run; details on investor benefits are available online.

The Dothan Police Department and Dothan Runners Club will host the 20th Trot with S.W.A.T.

5K and 10K on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Wiregrass Public Safety Center at 8 a.m. Registration is open (6:30 to 7:45 a.m.) with fees of $30 or $35 and proceeds support the S.W.A.T. unit.

Thompson and Central-Phenix City will meet in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic on Aug.

20 at a new venue away from the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery + officials say the change is intended to refresh the event.