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Dothan
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Catholic Social Services is funded by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Mobile — Wiregrass United Way and private donor contributions and grants that support its community programs. WTVY
- ➤ Alfred Saliba Family Services Center will host a free Workshop Wednesday on October 29 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 301 W. Lafayette Street—teaching beginners basic computer skills such as using desktops and laptops, managing files, and editing text. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ The City of Dothan officially recognized Oct. 8 as Peanuts Around Town Day to honor new peanut sculptures as part of a community art project—this move celebrated local creativity. WTVY
- ➤ The Mahjong on a Mission fundraiser—set for November 2 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.—will be held in the Stokes Barn at Landmark Park. WTVY
- ➤ Wells Farms is a family farm that has grown fresh produce for the Cottonwood community for over 20 years—continuing to serve local residents with quality fruits and vegetables. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wallace Community College officials and Foundation Board members—many of whom are Leadership Alabama alumni—welcomed the program’s newest Wiregrass participants today as part of the ongoing partnership with the statewide nonprofit cultivating college leaders for Alabama’s future. Wiregrass Daily News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lt. Scott Owens of the Dothan Police Department told pedestrians and drivers to stay alert during fall festivities to avoid accidents — his advice aims to help residents navigate busy streets safely. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ AHSAA officials have dropped from 328 in 2019 to 246 today, causing about two to three high school football games to be moved weekly — and Kevin Hawkins said social media threats have made officials less interested in calling games. The association is exploring new pay and protection measures with the NFL to help reverse the trend. WTVY
- ➤ The Dale County Warriors will host the Daleville Warhawks for their 39th meeting on Friday night—this game will add to their long-standing football rivalry. WTVY
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Champions of Hope 2025
8 a.m. — The Plant — $ — Celebrate resilience and community support at this annual event for cancer survivors and their families.
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Fright Night Fundraiser with Velcro Pygmies
6:30-11:30 p.m. — The Plant — Donation entry — Enjoy a night of live music and a costume contest while supporting local law enforcement and the food bank.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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