Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Morning Mingle presented a blend of local culture featuring Kitty Kottage’s work with cats, a portrait drawing session by News4 reporters, a book talk with Whitney Walker, a Friday Night Football preview, a church chat on spiritual disciplines, and an interview with U.S. Attorney Thomas R. Govan, Jr.
Southern Dog Mission will host an Adoption Event & Puppy Meet & Greet on Saturday, Aug.
29 at PetSmart (3400 Montgomery Highway) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting local residents to meet adoptable dogs and learn about responsible pet ownership.
Porter Park will host a free all-ages Halloween Glow Party on Saturday, Oct.
31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature live music by Future Joy (with DJ Lew opening) as families enjoy dancing, costumes, and free glow sticks under the park lights.
Car enthusiasts can register to show off their rides at the Headland Harvest Festival Car Show on Saturday, Oct.
10 along Main Street in Headland. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the event runs until noon with an entry fee ($20) and trophies for the top 20 vehicles.
💼 Business
Carlos Hodges started at his company in 1961 — holding four job titles over a 64-year career that reflects his steady progression.
Dothan Livestock and Auction reported lower receipts this week and maintained strong beef demand from local buyers.
The auction center has a new auctioneer (Dustin Doughtry, replacing Drake) as it strives to stabilize cattle numbers and quality amid active market orders.
🎭 Culture
Holman-Headland & Abbeville Mortuaries are setting up register books this week to collect tributes for Dolly Parton and will send them to her family.
The local effort honors the iconic singer with heartfelt messages.
Henry County funeral homes invite residents to honor Dolly Parton by signing registers at two local sites.
The Headland location is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. while Abbeville welcomes visitors today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. & completed registers will be sent to her family.
🎓 Education
Dolly Parton launched the Imagination Library in 1995 to give every child five and under a free book, a program that continues to boost early reading in our community.
🏛️ Government
Congressman Barry Moore’s office will host a military service academy nomination interest meeting on Aug.
31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Enterprise State Community College — the event will offer guidance on the application process.
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