Good morning, Dothan.

Casey Green from Wiregrass Pets Rescue and Adoption Center said an adoption event is set for September 13 and that the center will open a new shelter soon — the event will help connect pets with new owners.

A new concert series will launch at the newly renovated Porter Park and Event Plaza in Dothan—supporters can help it continue by texting DOTHAN to 877-409-5525 starting at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Business owner Trant Bullard of True Vapor said that the new Dothan tax on vape products—10 cents per milliliter—will add about 30% to prices when it begins later this month, while a state tax takes effect in October.

Haleigh Leanne Smith, a 19-year-old woman, was arrested in Houston County on Sept.

3 for drug trafficking and marijuana possession and remains in jail with a bond set at $1,030,000 — $1,000,000 for trafficking and $30,000 for possession.

A Powerball jackpot in Dothan stands at an estimated $1.7B for Saturday’s drawing—making it the third-largest lottery prize in history and promising a lump-sum payout of about $485 to $490M after taxes if the winner chooses that option.

On September 4th, judges in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Houston and Henry County held hearings for criminal, domestic, and civil cases using virtual appearances from jail—Henry County did not list docket details.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville raised over $1 million in August for his governor campaign—bringing his total to $6.25 million since his May launch as about 1,000 contributions came in from individuals and key donors in Dothan and elsewhere.

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.

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.

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.

Hairball Concert

7:30-11 p.m. — Dothan Civic Center Arena — Tickets required — Experience an unforgettable night of rock music with Hairball.