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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center will open next week—offering slumber parties, day trips, and long-term fostering programs—and gives Dothan residents new options to care for pets. WTVY
- ➤ Nonprofit leader Cheri Hannah and her friends explained their mission and promoted a fundraiser on September 25 at The Thirsty Pig—inviting local residents to support the group’s needs. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Leisure Services announced Fall Break Camp will run from October 6 to October 10 at Walton Park, Westgate Recreation Center, and Wiregrass Recreation Center with hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.—campers will enjoy games, arts and crafts, and field trips for a $50 fee while parents provide lunch, a snack, and a refillable water bottle. WTVY
- ➤ Amanda Knight said CornDodgers Farm, a beloved Headland attraction, will open this fall with fun activities for families—promising an exciting start to the season. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A free family movie night returns to the new Porter Park Events Plaza (150 N. Foster Street) on Friday, September 26 at 6:30 p.m. The event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of Disney’s Encanto at 7:45 p.m. and offers face painting, crafts, a bouncy castle, a food truck, and free popcorn. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nicole and Z'yon Royale Norton detailed the Royale’s Special Heart Foundation’s plans at Dothan High School—explaining its future outreach expansion—and urged local support for its growing mission. WTVY
- ➤ New Superintendent Askew met with local community members at a Dothan meet and greet on September 22nd to introduce herself as the new public school leader—answering questions and sharing her vision for the future. WTVY
- ➤ Yesterday, HudsonAlpha, a nonprofit research institute, taught Dothan teens how to analyze DNA from peanut plants to help boost local farmers’ profits—linking science with agriculture—in a hands-on session. WTVY
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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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