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Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dothan Elks Lodge is preparing to host its Breast Cancer Masquerade — 'Unmask the Fight' event to raise awareness and support local efforts in the fight against breast cancer. WTVY
- ➤ A vendor is selling fresh green boiled peanuts on the corner of South State Hwy 109 and Hwy 605 just south of Rehobeth — the peanuts will be available until they sell out. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ On November 13, the Hawk-Houston Youth Enrichment Center will host its annual Pennies from Heaven Community Outreach Luncheon and Mini Health Fair & Screening at 329 Chickasaw Street in Dothan, with the luncheon running from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. plus the health screenings from 1 to 3 p.m. Local community leaders including Mayor Mark Saliba, Bernard Ward, and Dr. Rochester Johnson Jr. will speak and a $25 donation is requested to support youth and family programs while vendors should RSVP by October 31. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ DLS recreation events coordinator Helen Wu said Boo Fest will take place on Saturday at Porter Park Plaza in downtown Dothan—promising Halloween fun for local families. WTVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ IHOP in Dothan will reopen after being closed for more than a year, as confirmed by signage and an on-site worker. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Contestants presented creative peanut recipes at the National Peanut Festival recipe competition on Oct. 23, 2025, as sugar and peanuts filled the air. The event upheld a cherished local tradition. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wallace Community College cosmetology students Katie, Zoey, and Sarah teamed with Taylor, Londyn (and Marlee) to demonstrate Halloween makeup looks that mix glam and gore. The session provides local residents with fresh ideas to get ready for the holiday. WTVY
- ➤ High school students in Geneva County began the inaugural START program this week to explore how science—research and technology are transforming agriculture in the Wiregrass. Dothan Eagle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Social worker Carrie Moore has opened her new practice—THRIVE TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, LLC—in Dothan. She uses trauma-informed care to help patients and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Tricare, and United Health at the co-located facility with Counseling Services of Dothan. Rickey Stokes News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ G.W. Long and Cottonwood will compete in today's Friday Night Football Week 9 game—featured as News4's Game of the Week. WTVY
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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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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.
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