Saturday, September 13th, 2025

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Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the 22nd annual Jack Day Community Festival will take place at Zion Chapel High School—Kinley Kelley and Sarah Kersey from Altrusa International of Jack provided key details—promising a lively celebration for the community. WTVY
- ➤ Terry’s Boiled Peanuts will be on the corner of South State Hwy 109 and Hwy 605 at 10:30 today and next Saturday—offering fresh boiled peanuts to local customers. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ The 2nd annual Big Creek Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday, September 20 at The Crossing in Cottonwood—Will J. Butts shared the details. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Elizabeth Gerber told News4 at the studio that the VIP Star-Lite Drive-In will host a Halloween Spooktacular at the Newton drive-in theater on October 25 and 31. The event will bring spooky season fun for local residents—final details are still being planned. WTVY
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Area students at Wallace Community College-Dothan have been named to the President's List—an honor that recognizes their strong academic performance and hard work. Dothan Eagle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hungry fans lined up at Friday Night Foodies to try Ariton's burgers — teamwork at the concession stand kept orders moving smoothly — a sign of the busy event at Ashford @ Geneva. WTVY
- ➤ At Friday Night Foodies at Ariton, long lines of hungry fans enjoyed awesome burgers and saw teamwork keep the concession stand running smoothly—proof that every team member played a vital role in serving the crowd. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Friday night, Geneva County and G.W. Long were set to compete in a small-town football matchup - both teams had prepared for kickoff in interest of their 16th regional meeting. WTVY
- ➤ Geneva's mayor and city officials hosted a meal and football game for Fort Rucker troops as a token of thanks; Friday night football included match-ups such as Dothan at Central-Phenix City—events that brought the community together. WTVY
- ➤ The Dothan High Wolves lost their first game of the season Friday night by a score of 56-28 at Central High in Phenix City, dropping their record to 3-1. They will travel to Montgomery on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.-both teams are 3-1 and will try to improve their standing. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Head Coach Kent Robertson at G.W. Long told visitors what to see on campus—like the key field and dining spots—and said Skipperville is a unique community to explore nearby. 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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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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