Good morning, Dothan.

Sonic on Ross Clark Circle in Dothan will host its 3rd annual trunk-or-treat event this weekend.

Elizabeth Lane and Lee provided details on family-friendly activities—highlighting local traditions for attendees.

Pinewood and Lego Derby gives families a fun do-it-yourself project at home—inviting parents to guide kids in building creative models—and offers a hands-on way to work together.

Wiregrass Pets opened its new adoption center with a food drive to help local families and pets.

Rachel Smith and Casey Green explained that the center is designed to support community animal care efforts — they also introduced a friendly pet to welcome visitors.

A special Olympian is selling self-made calendars at the Doug Tew Therapeutic Recreation Center for $10 each to support programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

The calendars are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—each purchase directly helping local services.

Dr. Peggy Venable announced that the 53rd annual Lower Muskogee Creek Tribe Cultural Days & Pow Wow will take place from October 17-19 and will offer a chance for attendees to learn about Native American culture (event details may be updated closer to the start).

A second Dothan Hematology+Oncology office opened on Westside Drive to offer more specialized care for local patients.

Four local players have been nominated for the News4 Friday Night Football Week 7 Player of the Week—Braylin Jackson, AJ Alexander, Walker Turner and Ethan Simmons.

Voters will choose the winner by casting ballots until Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m.—tune in at 10 p.m. to see the announcement.

Troy scored its second overtime win in a row — Head Coach Gerad Parker said the team is working to overcome current challenges and build momentum for upcoming games.

Georgia had a rough first half but beat Auburn 20-10 at Jordan-Hare Stadium — a key moment in one of the Deep South's oldest rivalries.

Southeast Alabama athletes are emerging as NFL hopefuls while also building strong community leadership—showing that success on the field goes hand in hand with serving as role models.

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.

Shenandoah Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — National Peanut Festival — Tickets from $65 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Shenandoah live in Dothan.

Figure 8 Race and Demolition Derby

7-8:30 p.m. — National Peanut Festival — Tickets starting at $56 — Experience the thrill of figure 8 racing in an unforgettable derby event.

Daniel Donato Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Dothan Opera House — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience an exciting evening of live music from Daniel Donato.