Good morning, Dothan.

Gordon broke ground on a new event center that will host gatherings, student tutoring and celebrations for the community.

Seven local entrepreneurs were selected to join the Fall 2025 Idea Accelerator, a program run by HudsonAlpha and Builders + Backers that offers 90 days of mentoring, classes and up to $5,000 for testing ideas.

The program is part of plans to boost local innovation—Dothan is also planning a new $35 million innovation center set to open early next year.

A Dothan nonprofit and the city were named a top 50 finalist for the Levitt Music AMP Series Grant after placing second in a national vote — an honor that shows strong local support — and they plan to bring free outdoor concerts to the downtown amphitheater in Porter Park starting in 2026. The Levitt Foundation will review finalists and announce its decision on November 18 while the grant could provide up to $120,000 over three years for 7-10 concerts annually.

In her first 100 days as president of Wallace Community College-Dothan, Dr. Kathy L.

Murphy has built strong community partnerships and begun a new academic master plan focused on aligning programs with local job-needs. She met with business leaders, educators, healthcare professionals and government officials to support future growth.

Former justice Jay Mitchell and chief counsel Katherine Robertson clashed over $1.1 million in campaign funds from a Tennessee-based nonprofit, with Mitchell calling the money dark while Robertson defended the contribution+ a campaign supporter urged influential donor Leonard Leo to stay out of the race.

Dothan held runoffs on September 16 that saw very low voter turnout, with only three races on the ballot (voters had few choices).

Bedwell, Kirksey, and Davis won the Dothan runoffs on Tuesday - each led their race last month, with no upsets in the recent polling.

On September 16th, the 20th Judicial Circuit in Houston County held court sessions that included initial appearances conducted via TV from the jail for criminal and traffic cases—while Henry County had no docket available.

Other judges including Benjamin Lewis, Loir Collier Ingram, R Todd Derrick, and M John Steensland III oversaw domestic and civil cases involving petitions and modifications.

Dothan’s The Uncarried group will host a free QPR suicide-prevention training on Tuesday, Sept.

23 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dothan Housing Authority’s Old Carver school building (1001 Montana Street) to help residents access local mental-health resources.

Dothan Leisure Services invites locals to join its Unified Bowling Team — a new sports program that offers fun and competition.

Shawn Curtis and Tevin Thompson encourage community members to sign up and build teams with friends for future events.

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.