Good morning, Dothan.

Bell Farms, a nearly 82-year-old family-run operation just outside Dothan, is planning to plant strawberry plants soon and has expanded its weekly produce box program to serve local customers while continuing a long tradition of family farming.

Church communities will gather on Friday, Sept.

25 at the Coffee County Courthouse in Enterprise for Worship Night 2026 to promote unity & support local missions. Over 300 people are expected to join the free event.

Ray Hoover Bowman, Jr. died on Aug.

16 in Dothan (age 70). A celebration of his life will be held at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, Aug. 20 with friends visiting from 1 to 2 and the service starting at 2.

Takara Smith has launched a new group for women to meet others in Dothan.

The group will host events soon + offer a space for community connection.

Organizers moved the Miss and Little Miss National Peanut Festival Pageants to July 2027 to avoid academic conflicts — the Little Miss event is set for Saturday, Jul.

17 while the Miss Preliminary Competition and finals are on Friday, Jul. 23 and Saturday, Jul. 24 at the Dothan Civic Center.

High school students in Henry County can join the library’s Teen Advisory Board to earn 30 volunteer service hours and help with community programs (including summer reading and children’s events).

They must pick up and submit applications by 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31.

High school football is back as local schools adjust schedules with some games moved to Thursday night due to a shortage of referees — officials are being stretched thin while veteran and new mentors work extra shifts to keep games safe and fair.

Dothan High School Wolves will host Bay High School on Friday, Aug.

21 at Rip Hewes Stadium with kickoff at 7 p.m while fans must follow a clear bag policy+ensure younger students have adult supervision and arrive early for parking and entry.