Good morning, Dothan.

Dothan Kiwanis Club donated $14,000 to Ronald McDonald House from proceeds of its recent pancake sale—supporting local families in need.

Edgar Neil Baker, known as Neil, was born in Dothan and served his community as a police officer in specialized units, including SWAT and homicide, and with the United Nations before retiring to enjoy life on his houseboat and motorcycle rides.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Dothan First Church of the Nazarene — flowers should be brought to the church on the day of the service.

Hissyfits, a Dothan boutique for fashion, home decor, lifestyle products and gifts, has been named the Alabama Retailer of the Year along with its founder—earning the store statewide recognition for its quality offerings.

The 81st National Peanut Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, October 25 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM on West Main Street + the festival fair will start on October 31 and run until November 9 on Highway 231 South.

State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey announced that Alabama is seeking public feedback on an updated school counseling model that simplifies guidance for counselors and incorporates modern communication methods—feedback will be accepted until November 10.

The new plan introduces a clear evaluation process and sets age-specific focus areas for elementary students and high school students to improve guidance programs.

Houston County School Supt.

Brandy White and the school board are building a new gym at Ashford High School just south of the main building. The project is making progress and will be completed soon—providing improved facilities for students and teachers.

Helene Bolding and Barbara Coleman have promoted the 'Help Heal The Heart' cancer benefit program in Headland + the fundraiser will take place this Saturday to support a local man diagnosed with cancer.

Tena Knight from Southeast Health revealed that the hospital is expanding its facilities to help patients receive timely care — the project will improve services as work continues.

Troy University’s annual Bench Out Breast Cancer event is raising funds for breast cancer research as athletes compete—SAAC President Kady Schwietz explained how the competition has boosted support for the cause.

PC Brown with PC's Nursery and Landscaping joined the studio on Oct.

22 to offer practical advice on planting fall and winter crops—helping local gardeners prepare for the cooler months.

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.