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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dothan Area Misfits and Wiregrass Gives are hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 843 Oppert Road in Dothan to raise funds for the Christmas for Seniors project benefiting Extendicare Health Center—sales proceeds will provide essential items and volunteer support to bring holiday cheer to local seniors. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ A grand opening event was held on Wednesday for the multi-million dollar Wiregrass Pets Rescue & Adoption Center in Dothan, which now offers a modern space for rescued pets and adoption services. Local officials said the facility is designed to support pet rescue and community outreach. WTVY
- ➤ The Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center works to build a diverse workforce by offering career paths and employment choices for people facing vocational barriers. The group plans to help more locals in Dothan find stable jobs—ensuring fair access to employment. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Samson native Crews Wright of American Idol shared what inspired his new album and said he will release it soon to help support his community—he hopes his music will boost local pride. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Area Botanical Gardens unveiled a new sculpture crafted by the late artist Jean Woodham on October 15th — the piece is now on display for visitors to enjoy. WTVY
- ➤ Organizers will host two LEGO contests at the National Peanut Festival from Oct 23 to Nov 10 at the Summerford Premium Exhibit Building, inviting young builders to display original creations. Entries for the Exhibit Contest have an extended deadline until Friday, Oct 17 with drop-off on Oct 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.+ the Onsite Building Contest for children ages 8 to 12 will take place on Nov 2, where participants have 45 minutes to build and can win ribbons or trophies. Wiregrass Daily News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Medical Assisting students at Wallace Community College Dothan earned a 95% pass rate on their first NHA certification exam attempt—16 points above the national average—and reached a 100% rate after retesting. College officials say hands-on learning and experienced instructors helped the students excel. Wiregrass Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Southeast Health ultrasonographer Katie Cofty joined News4 on The Pink Plan to stress the importance of getting regular mammograms—she explained that overcoming fears is key—and urged early screening for better outcomes. She shared advice for women hesitant to get tested and highlighted local breast cancer fighters. WTVY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dothan will launch its first Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA Youth Basketball League for boys and girls aged 7 to 18 this fall — registration is open through Oct. 19 for a $40 fee that includes an official jersey for players in the 8U to 14U divisions. Wiregrass Daily News
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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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Alabama Horror Festival
10 AM-5 PM — Dothan City Civic Center — Admission details not provided — Celebrate all things spooky at this community horror festival.
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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.
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Halloween Latin Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Taj Indian & Greek Restaurant — Special cocktails available — Celebrate Halloween with Latin dance and a costume contest.
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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.
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Shenandoah Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — National Peanut Festival — Tickets from $65 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Shenandoah live in Dothan.
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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.
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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.
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Nashville Nights - Hear the Stories Behind the Songs
6:30-8 p.m. — Dothan Opera House — Cost information not provided — Experience captivating narratives behind the music of Nashville.
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Hudson Westbrook
7-8:30 p.m. — Dothan Civic Center Arena — Entry details not provided — Experience an evening of entertainment featuring Hudson Westbrook.
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