Good morning, Dothan.

House of Ruth has postponed its 2nd Annual Unmasking Domestic Violence Awareness Gala to February 21 at 6 p.m. at Windmill Station in Dothan — tickets from the original date will be honored as organizers plan an evening highlighting stories of resilience and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Bruce Pearl spoke at the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on October 21, urging local business members to work together through teamwork and sacrifice—he said unity will boost local progress.

Tri-State Community Orchestra executive director Anna Marie Tysinger announced a movie screening and live concert scheduled for October 24 at the Dothan Opera House — the event will blend film and live music for a unique performance.

Students from several Houston County Schools were honored at the Board meeting for earning some of the best ACAP scores in the state — teachers were recognized for their support.

Alabama Aviation College announced it will host a career fair—recruiting students to fill critical roles in the aviation industry—and plans further efforts to ease the worker shortage.

The college made the announcement on Oct. 21.

Houston County Schools celebrated students and teachers for earning the highest ACAP reading scores in the county after the testing standards were raised + the board honored select students for perfect scores and big gains at its meeting.

Millions in Dothan who rely on SNAP may soon lose their benefits as the government shutdown continues and rising food prices add to household burdens + local food banks are preparing to help residents who will face harder choices at the grocery store.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services lifted ambulance claims holds, giving relief to EMS providers who depend on Medicare for about 60% of their income.

CMS processed and paid claims for services on or after October 1 (EMS leaders said the change helps maintain timely emergency responses and steady operations).

Four athletes have been nominated for News4 Friday Night Football Week 8 Player of the Week (voters must cast ballots by 11 a.m. Thursday).

The vote will decide the top player (affecting playoff chances as the regular season nears its close).

Houston Academy’s Raiders—preparing for their third straight playoff appearance—are focusing on staying sharp and taking each game one at a time.

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.

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.

Hudson Westbrook

7-8:30 p.m. — Dothan Civic Center Arena — Entry details not provided — Experience an evening of entertainment featuring Hudson Westbrook.

PokeKon Fest

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Dothan Civic Center Arena — $20 — Explore a treasure trove of Pokémon collectibles and fandoms at this one-day trade show.