Good morning, Dothan.

SARCOA's Hungry to Help campaign aims to ensure no senior in Dothan goes without a nutritious meal—its new program focuses on providing essential meal support.

Wiregrass Pets Rescue and Adoption Center will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, Oct.

15 at 10:30 a.m.—the event will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce at 2638 Hartford Highway. The center will offer modern kennels and adoption spaces and launch a community food drive—marking years of planning and local support.

Registration for the Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program will soon open for those who meet eligibility requirements+ community members should review the criteria to verify they qualify.

Wallace Community College-Dothan will host a vocal clinic for Wiregrass high school students on Oct.

9 at the Bencze Theatre in Cherry Hall on campus—Broadway and American Idol semi-finalist Natalie Weiss will lead lessons in vocal performance, stage presence and technique. The workshop will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is part of the college’s Fine Arts Division program to give local students greater arts opportunities.

Chris Warren, director of the Dothan Houston County Library System, has been named one of seven coaches for the 2025 Public Library Association Leadership Academy — he will share his 20 years of library experience with mid-career librarians — and he first took part in the academy in 2015.

Dr. Allison Marker from Aventa Specialized Women’s Care explains breast cancer signs and symptoms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—she also outlines available resources for those needing help.

The Southeast Health Foundation will host the 16th annual Champions of Hope on Oct 18 at The Plant in downtown Dothan, honoring four community members lost to cancer while raising funds to purchase a blood irradiator machine to help local patients.

The event will offer a chip-timed 5K and 10K along with a noncompetitive walk and family activities—designed to keep treatment closer to home for cancer patients and premature babies in the NICU.

Dothan Leisure Services unveiled a new fitness court at James Oates Park that reaffirms its commitment to health and wellness—local residents now have a new space for outdoor exercise.

Houston County confirmed its second raccoon rabies case when a raccoon that fought with a resident's dog tested positive along Hodgesville Road + no human exposure has been reported and state law requires all dogs and cats three months and older to be vaccinated.

Champions of Hope 2025

8 a.m. — The Plant — $ — Celebrate resilience and community support at this annual event for cancer survivors and their families.

Alabama Horror Festival

10 AM-5 PM — Dothan City Civic Center — Admission details not provided — Celebrate all things spooky at this community horror festival.

VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training Class

5-day training — Wallace Community College — $2400 — Elevate your virtualization skills with in-depth VMware vSphere 8.0 training.

Halloween Latin Night

6:30-9 p.m. — Taj Indian & Greek Restaurant — Special cocktails available — Celebrate Halloween with Latin dance and a costume contest.

Vincent Mason Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — National Peanut Festival — Tickets starting at $80 — Vincent Mason brings an unforgettable musical experience to Dothan.