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Dothan
Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration for the 2025 Angel Tree Program will be held October 6–10 and families in Dothan are urged to bring required documents such as photo ID, proof of residence, income and child identity records—along with any custody or shelter letters—to ensure a smooth process. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Wiregrass Pets is selling custom hats for $35—each hat shows the logo on the front and the phrase 'Love Them Fix Them' on the back. The fundraiser runs through September 17 and will help support local animals. Wiregrass Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On September 3rd, 2025, judges in Houston and Henry Counties held sessions in the 20th Judicial Circuit — Judge Benjamin Lewis conducted initial appearances via a video system while Judges Henry D Binfords, Kevin Moulton, Christopher K Richardson, and R Todd Derrick handled criminal, traffic, and civil cases. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Secretary Greg Reed from the Alabama Department of Workforce praised Dothan at a workforce chamber meeting—highlighting the Wiregrass Innovation Center as a promising example of how rural areas adapt to job market changes. He noted that his office is addressing the 30% of young job seekers not working and is studying a ride-to-work program to boost local employment. WTVY
- ➤ The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office will host the Charity Golf Classic on September 26 at Indian Springs Golf Club to raise money for Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. The event starts at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast — live music and a helicopter ball drop, and nearly 40 teams are expected with some spots and sponsorships still available. Wiregrass Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Uncarried is a grassroots movement that builds safe spaces for honest talk about emotional pain and suicide. The group connects locals with trusted resources to help break the silence and reduce isolation—aiming to lower high suicide rates in the Wiregrass region. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is urging Wiregrass residents to watch for signs of suicide risk during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—encouraging use of crisis resources like 988 and the national #BeThe1To campaign. The center said that staying connected helps those facing isolation and mental illness find hope and support. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ This September, local groups and national organizations offer suicide prevention help by texting 741741 to connect with a counselor and using the 988 Lifeline for support; Dothan residents also can join free QPR training sessions and use CredibleMind for trusted tips—efforts aimed at saving lives. Wiregrass Daily News
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2nd Annual Big Creek Community Yard Sale
11 AM – 6 PM — 300 Crossing Pkwy, Cottonwood, AL — Free entry — A day full of treasures and bargains awaits at this community yard sale.
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2025 Gulf Coast Championship
10:00 AM & 8:00 AM — Dothan Country Club — $230 — Compete in a thrilling golf tournament open to Alabama and NW Florida section members.
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Randy Travis Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Dothan Civic Center Arena — Ticket prices starting at $69 — Experience the enchanting sounds of Randy Travis live in concert.
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Hairball Concert
7:30-11 p.m. — Dothan Civic Center Arena — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night of rock music with Hairball.
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