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Dothan
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Geneva Harvest Festival will feature vendors—live music, farmer stands and contests—to draw local visitors, offering a festive experience for the community. WTVY
- ➤ Downtown Dothan is set to host Boo Fest on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Porter Park Events Plaza and along North St. Andrews Street—an event featuring costume contests, a celebrity pie-eating contest, vendor trick-or-treating, food trucks, games, and live activities with free admission. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Fall is here and local pumpkin patches now offer more than pumpkins as they host events at Aplin Farms, CornDodgers Farm, Pine Holler Pumpkin Festival, Wiregrass Museum of Art, and Dothan Nurseries from late September through early November and mid-October. Visitors can enjoy varied hours and entry fees with special discounts for military and first responders—details vary by site. WTVY
- ➤ Boys & Girls Club of the Wiregrass will serve free meals to at-risk children in its after school program—through a new partnership with Dothan City Schools meant to keep kids fed all day. WTVY
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A double train crash occurred in Ashford and Mayor Carole Barfield advised residents to stop, look, and listen before crossing tracks without barriers and bells—local officials say safety improvements are being considered. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Clay Walker and local artist Crews Wright will perform live at the Dothan Civic Center on Saturday, November 8 at 7 p.m.—tickets are on sale at the box office and online. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Enterprise State opened its new Jimmy H. Baker Center for the Arts on September 29th—Daniel Long and Jessica Goodson explained that the new center will host modern creative arts programs for students and community members. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A boil water notice is in effect today in Cottondale — water line repairs are affecting residences and businesses. WTVY
- ➤ Several weeks ago, Houston County Commission approved the operating budget for 2025—2026, cutting funds for the Sheriff Department and Road and Bridge Department after spending exceeded revenue last year. A detailed budget for each department is now posted online. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Today, Rehobeth and Taylor officials announced a joint EMS and fire services agreement that stages a second ambulance crew at Taylor Volunteer Fire Station on Highway 605—this move will reduce response times and improve public safety in the area. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship urged farmers and drivers to take extra care on the road during harvest season—warning that increased traffic from heavy farm equipment may raise safety risks. WTVY
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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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