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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Milton Dogget, a Daleville veteran, was laid to rest Monday afternoon with full military honors—his service was honored by family and friends in the community. WTVY
- ➤ The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens offer a variety of flowers, trails, and seasonal events for visitors (including families) to enjoy nature. The gardens plan seasonal events (like guided tours) that bring local residents together. WTVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Curry Parker and Tanner Folger run Parker Farms where they grow peanuts, cotton and corn and raise hundreds of mama cows — they manage thousands of acres and show their pride in farming. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Boneau of Dothan High was named August Teacher of the Month and said it is special to watch her students grow up. WTVY
- ➤ McKenna and Zack met with the Executive Director of the Tri-State Community Orchestra to learn how playing instruments helped kids build skills and enjoy music — the discussion focused on the orchestra's programs and benefits. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two new tax breaks passed by the Alabama Legislature and signed by Gov. Kay Ivey take effect today—one lowers the state sales tax on food by one percent. Dothan Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama health officials mark September as Newborn Screening Awareness Month to stress early testing for genetic and metabolic disorders in newborns. The state screens about 200 babies each year using tests—heelstick, hearing screening, and pulse oximetry—to start treatment quickly. Wiregrass Daily News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ticket packages for Dothan United’s 2026 season went on sale Monday, and fans can now purchase their seats—marking the start of ticket availability for the upcoming campaign. WTVY
- ➤ The Trojans won their season opener with a comeback over the weekend—showing issues they will work to fix before playing Clemson. WTVY
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