Good morning, Dothan.

The Harbor and First United Methodist Church will host a kickball tournament on November 1 to raise awareness for homelessness—details were provided by Derek Tiller.

Representatives from the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission explained the Head Start Program serves children from birth to five at centers in Opp, Andalusia, Florala, Geneva and Eufaula by offering education, health and family support.

The program will mark Head Start Awareness Month with events such as Dance and Donuts with Dads—designed to help parents act as their child's first teacher.

Friday Night Football recapped Russell County’s game at Rehobeth last night and highlighted key plays—other updates included matchups featuring Mitchell County, Houston Academy, and Enterprise.

Area Wiregrass teams earned playoff spots after key wins this season—fans expect them to compete in the 2025 postseason.

On Friday night, the Cottonwood Bears and G.W.

Long Rebels clashed in a region title game — News4's Sarah Sims noted that Cottonwood fans showed energetic support throughout the contest.

On Friday night, games featured New Brockton at Pike County, Ariton at Geneva County, and Auburn hosting Dothan as teams played in Week 9.

Cottonwood and G.W. Long will meet for the region title later—nominees for Week 8 Player of the Week were also announced.

Friday Night Football Week 9 showcased a standout catch on Oct.

24 during the game between Mitchell County and Early County—one of several key plays in matchups including Houston Academy at Trinity and Enterprise at Smiths Station.

Today at Dothan Motor Speedway on Bud Moore Road at Lovetown, several events will take place including a Kids Costume Contest, Crown Vic Powder Puff Race and Last Man Standing — gates open at 5:00 p.m. and races begin at 6:00 p.m.

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.

NTOA: Basic SWAT Training

8 AM – 5 PM — Wiregrass Public Safety Center — Registration fees apply — Enhance tactical skills in a critical training program for first responders.