Good morning, Dothan.

American Legion Post 73 is set to host its first 9/11 Memorial Poker Run—Don Pierce and James Worley invite local residents to honor veterans and remember the events of 9/11.

Ali Qualls with Mitchell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram explained details of a Foodtruck face-off event that will benefit the SOS Animal Shelter—raising funds to help care for animals.

Houston County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Colt tracked a missing 75-year-old woman with dementia on Saturday, September 6 by following her trail down a hill past a pond—across a fence and through a dry creek bed—until officers found her sitting on a log near a creek, which allowed immediate medical care and a reunion with her family.

Families in Dothan will gather for Boo Fest 2025 on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the new Porter Park Events Plaza and along North St. Andrews Street.

The event features a kids’ costume contest with prizes, a local celebrity pie-eating contest, trick-or-treating, games, food trucks and inflatables—activities that offer a full day of fall fun.

Late Tuesday afternoon, drivers on U.S. 84 near Ashford formed a rolling roadblock to shield a handicapped child riding a bicycle with training wheels from traffic—and one driver safely pulled him off the highway before a two-vehicle crash injured his mother and another person.

Construction crews are making steady progress on 7Brew near Ross Clark Circle and Kelley Drive, and the popular chain will add a double-lane drive-thru and custom drinks menu soon — although an exact opening date has not been set.

The Dothan Livestock Market report from September 8 showed a jump in receipts and high prices for feeder cattle and cows, with a sale of 35 Brangus cows planned for September 15.

Kenny Woodham joins as a new field representative for Georgia and South Alabama — marking the market's 32nd year in business.

The Dothan City School Board approved Brian Riviere as the new principal of Dothan High on September 9—he becomes the third leader since the merger with Northview in 2019.

He had served as an assistant principal since July 2022 and brings 27 years of experience in education.

Dothan’s runoff election—set to decide two commissions and one school board seat in District 3—will be held on Tuesday, the 16th as incumbent Bradley Bedwell and challenger David Haight campaign on different platforms.

Bedwell highlighted his record on local projects while Haight urged residents to vote at the farm center.

Multiple Dothan organizations teamed with vendors at the 21st Health and Wellness Workshop on September 10th to help locals learn how being rooted in wellness can improve their daily lives — the event offered practical tips for healthy living.

Beacon of Hope ABA currently serves 10 locations and will open its 11th soon — expanding its access to essential therapy services for local families.

Geneva County will face G.W.

Long in Friday Night Football Week 3 as the teams continue a longstanding rivalry—having met 16 times in the region—that adds extra excitement to the game.

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.