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Dothan
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Vaughn-Blumberg Services will host Thrift-a-palooza on October 3rd and 4th in Dothan (a fundraising event) to raise funds for local causes (supporting community programs). WTVY
- ➤ Porter Park reopened today after undergoing new renovations that updated its playground and walking trails + local residents are now enjoying the refreshed park amenities. Dothan Eagle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mystics du Mayhem is hosting Dothan’s Halloween Costume Party of the Year on October 25th at The Plant, featuring The Velcro Pygmies live—part of the event will raise funds for Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 27 and collect food donations for the Wiregrass Area Food Bank. Rickey Stokes News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Kathy L. Murphy, Wallace Community College’s new president, reviewed her first 100 days and said she plans to grow college partnerships—she hopes to strengthen ties and boost programs in the coming months. WTVY
- ➤ Dr. Charisse Snell explained the AgriSTEM Expo 2025 as a new opportunity for middle and high school students to learn about agriculture, and the expo will be held at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in the near future. WTVY
- ➤ Troy University announced that its Dothan campus will begin a Doctor of Chiropractic program after receiving approval from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on September 12—pending accreditation from SACSCOC, the program will welcome its first class in Fall 2027. This initiative makes Troy the second public university to offer chiropractic education and aims to better meet the Southeast’s growing demand for chiropractic care. Dothan Eagle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Houston County Sheriff's Office will host its 3rd Annual Sheriff’s Cup Golf Tournament on Oct. 30 at RTJ Highland Oaks in Dothan — the event will feature an 18-hole, four-man scramble with prizes, awards and sponsorship options. Wiregrass Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ September is newborn screening awareness month and health officials remind families that screening tests help detect and treat serious health conditions in newborns—early diagnosis can guide vital treatment. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Pike County + Ashford will face off in the Week 4 Game of the Night as both teams aim to prove they are the best in Class 4A Region 2. WTVY
- ➤ Today, the Govs baseball team showed a strong start as sophomore leader Jackson Cliatt observed growth—he noted several areas that will need improvement as the season continues. 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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