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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Friday morning, Troy Animal Rescue rescued 26 emaciated dogs chained at a Geneva County breeding operation believed to be used for dog fighting—veterinarians are now evaluating the animals for treatment before they may be adopted. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The free Park Concert Series will debut at the new amphitheater in Porter Park and Events Plaza when it opens on Saturday, September 13, with festivities starting at 2 p.m. Headliners Billy Allen and The Pollies will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m. — event organizers said about 20 vendors and five food trucks will join on closed St. Andrews Street while Foster Street remains open for coffee runs. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Time Youth Dothan's Nate Patterson (leader) plans to bring a charter school to Dothan after launching a new teen center (a first step) and will soon start the initiative to boost local education. WTVY
- ➤ Nate Patterson, founder of Time Youth Dothan, plans to open the first charter school, Time Leadership Academy, for grades 4-8 pending approval from the Dothan City School Board— the school is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dothan mayor and Sen. Tuberville reacted to the Alabama Space Command announcement and expressed hopes that Circle City will become a supplier hub—bringing more jobs to the Wiregrass. WTVY
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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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