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Dothan
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aplin Farms—a four-generation family farm between Slocomb and Dothan—is hosting a fall fun day for local residents to enjoy farm activities. WTVY
- ➤ On Wednesday night, 17 Wiregrass HonorFlight veterans received a hero’s welcome at Daleville Convention Center after a trip to Washington where they visited monuments honoring their service. Family, friends, and local children presented them with a large envelope of letters—reviving a cherished mail call tradition. WTVY
- ➤ Chris Warren, director of the Dothan-Houston County Library System, was selected as a coach for the PLA Leadership Academy and he said he was honored to serve while sharing his history with the program. WTVY
- ➤ ConnectHer Conference will be held at Dothan Area Botanical Gardens to bring local women together for networking and educational sessions — organizers aim to provide critical resources and opportunities for community engagement. WTVY
- ➤ The power is out in Hodgesville this morning as scheduled equipment upgrades are underway by Power South—Wiregrass Electric notified residents via text and social media and expects power to return within 30 minutes. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Families and friends welcomed Wiregrass Honor Flight veterans home yesterday — a long-awaited event that honored their service and sacrifice. WTVY
- ➤ The National Peanut Festival will host Not-So Frightful Friday Night on October 31 at the Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, where the first 1,000 children arriving in costume will receive a Halloween bag and punch card for treats and surprises—families can enjoy themed entertainment and photo opportunities while children ages six and up pay $11 and costumed ones 12 and under attend free. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ House of Ruth in Dothan is observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October by offering prevention resources & raising awareness about domestic abuse. The initiative helps locals learn more about getting help if needed. WTVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Friend Bank, a fourth-generation business serving the Dothan community for 120 years, will mark its milestone with planned events—Investment Officer Lawrence Johnson said the celebration shows the bank's lasting commitment. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students with disabilities use art—an outlet to share their unique voices—to express themselves and build connections that traditional communication cannot match. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four Dothan firefighters were honored Tuesday at the City Commission meeting—recognized for excellence above and beyond the call of duty during Fire Prevention Week. Dothan Eagle
- ➤ Dothan native Spiro Cheriogotis won the September runoff election for Mayor of Mobile with 51.4% of the vote against State Representative Barbara Drummond. He will take office in early November—having served as a district court judge and prosecutor before his campaign. Rickey Stokes News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northside Methodist Knights coach Marc Sieving said his team has improved this season — they are preparing to face Trinity Presbyterian and hope to capture their first regional win. 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
Other people's opinion of you does not have to become your reality.
~ Les Brown
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