Good morning, Dothan.

Deputy Chief David Harrison and Captain Joel Sewell said that the upcoming 5K and 10K races will benefit families of children with childhood cancer.

The local event is planned to raise funds and awareness + more details will be shared soon.

The Kiwanis Park pavilion and restrooms reopened Monday, Aug.

24 after repainting work finished ahead of schedule. Pavilion reservations are now available as Dothan Leisure Services thanked the community for its patience.

Johnnie Gerome Johnson, a cherished member of North Highland Baptist Church (and longtime community presence), passed away on August 15 in Pensacola; her life will be celebrated with a service Friday, Aug.

28 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the church and a burial at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ali Maquet described the Girls Night Out event hosted by the Downtown Enterprise Business Association, which will offer local women a chance to connect over a social evening (exact date and location are pending).

Downtown Dothan was recognized at the Main Street Alabama Summit in its first year, and executive director Brinley Culbreth said the honor boosts enthusiasm for future improvements downtown.

Dothan will host a Halloween glow party on Saturday, Oct.

31 at 6:00 p.m. at Porter Park, featuring headliner duo Future Joy & local DJ Lew who will entertain families with free entry, costumes and glow sticks.

Lt. Robert Reichert retires after 27 years with the Houston County Sheriff Department, earning praise for his calm leadership during night patrols and effective work with Dothan Police (the community salutes his service).

News4 Friday Night Football Week 0 nominees are spotlighting top performers from Opp, Enterprise, Geneva and Kinston after their teams secured opening wins; vote now until Thursday, Aug.

27 to choose the standout local player.

Children interested in joining the Dothan Dolphins Swim Team will attend a free clinic from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and tryouts at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug.

31 at Westgate Competition Pool (preregistration is required).