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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Medical Center Enterprise will host a Wonderland-themed Girls Night Out on Sept. 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Landing on Fort Rucker—attendees aged 18 and older will enjoy shopping, food, a photo booth, door prizes, games, and a $15 ticket that includes one themed drink with the first 150 receiving a party favor. Wiregrass Daily News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, August 22nd the semi truck left the road on U.S. Highway 84 west of Elba and overturned in a creek—Robert Lane Fennell from Troy was pronounced dead as officials investigate the crash. Rickey Stokes News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dothan police said John Daniel Moore was accused of stealing about $404,000 from an elderly woman and gambling large sums at a Mississippi casino — the charges were dropped when prosecutors found insufficient evidence. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama State Board of Education released spring ACAP reading exam results for third graders showing that 6,470 out of 55,930 students scored below grade level—Houston County schools ranked 11th overall and top among county schools—and Elba City schools boosted their proficiency rate from 49% to 60%. WTVY
- ➤ Children in Alabama foster care will get a free book each month from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library — a program announced by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Alabama Department of Human Resources will enroll all foster children ages 0 to 5 automatically to support early learning. Wiregrass Daily News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Data shows that a few cooler days are expected next week — a brief taste of fall-like air — but consistently cooler fall weather will not develop until more than a month away. WTVY
SEASONAL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR One of our top fall decor picks is this true-to-life fall foliage garland. It’s perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more. The Buy
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Falling for Fall: Our Favorite Early Autumn Decor Picks
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
- This true-to-life fall foliage garland is perfect for staircases, mantles, door frames, and more.
- Add these pumpkin-shaped “Hello Fall” coasters to your dinner table or coffee bar.
- Pet + autumn lovers, this embroidered ”Happy Pawtumn” hand towel may be your favorite find of the season.
- Sprinkle these cute ceramic ghosts around the house for an understated nod to Halloween.
- Create a beautiful autumnal tablescape with this burlap runner + best-selling set of assorted mini pumpkins, leaves, and acorns.
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