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Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beacon of Hope’s Dothan clinic is hosting a sensory-friendly Haunted Mansion event today at 1415 Honeysuckle Road from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., offering activities including Trunk or Treat, a sensory room, bounce houses, games, food, and a guided haunted house tour (admission is free with candy bag donations to support clinic services). Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ The Salvation Army Dothan Corps is seeking volunteer and paid bell ringers to help bring Christmas joy to local families in Dothan. Positions run from November 15 through December 24—excluding Sundays—and interested individuals may call 334-792-1911 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for more details. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Local Jeep enthusiasts and veterans supporters will attend the Talking American Legion Post 12 Jeep Show this weekend to raise funds for local veterans—Lehman Irby and John Murray provided key event details. WTVY
- ➤ Allie Campbell (2024 Miss National Peanut Festival) joined the studio on October 16th to preview the upcoming pageant weekend and share key details for fans preparing for the event. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan Area Misfits' Heather Martin and Stephanie Harden from Wiregrass Gives described their mission to spread holiday cheer to local seniors this season. In addition, Lehman Irby and John Murray shared details for a Jeep show fundraiser—set to support local veterans this weekend. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Dance Works is set to present an immersive dance-theater performance titled Fright Night: Murder at the Aurora Hotel in Dothan—details on scheduling and ticket information remain pending. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wallace Community College-Dothan is launching the Neighbors in Health initiative to train students in radiology tech, surgical tech, and a new medical laboratory technology program—this effort is supported by $2.7 million in state funds and gives dual-enrolled students a chance to gain hands-on experience with Medical Center Barbour in Eufaula. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza invites golfers to join the 3rd Annual Sheriff’s Golf Tournament on October 30—proceeds will benefit the Alabama Sheriff’s Boy’s and Girl’s Ranch that supports 72 foster children statewide. Rickey Stokes News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Data showed Alabama ranked last for youth mental health care access and one local agency took steps to boost support for students. Officials reported two rabies cases in Houston County and incidents in Coffee and Pike counties—emphasizing the need for vaccinations. WTVY
- ➤ Southeast Health will expand its Emergency Department and Patient Care Tower for $80M to meet rising healthcare needs; groundbreaking will be held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 12 at Southeast Health Medical Center—new patient space and additional beds will increase capacity. Wiregrass Daily News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Circle City Pythons are starting their new ABA season tomorrow at Walton Park Gym — tipoff is at 4 p.m. — with a 'Balling for a Cure' event to raise breast cancer awareness and honor survivors while fans wearing pink shirts get half-price admission. The team will face The Strong Steppers in a game that promises energy and community spirit. 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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