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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The National Peanut Festival opened on Oct. 31 and is returning to town with local vendors offering peanut treats—marking a festive start to the season. WTVY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jerome Jones with CrimeStoppers 215 Stop said his safety tips are meant to help families stay safe on Halloween night — advice that includes careful route planning and proper supervision while trick-or-treating. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Area students were named to Troy University's Chancellor's List for strong academic performance, highlighting local academic success. Dothan Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ News4 Friday Night Football highlights from Week 10 showed that Abbeville Christian’s buffalo chicken fries impressed at the Friday Night Foodies taste test and Opp City Schools Superintendent Emily Edgar was honored before the Bobcats season finale. The report named Slocomb’s Hayes Hatton as Player of the Week and previewed games where Holmes County from Florida met Opp and Chambers Academy faced Abbeville Christian—adding to local sports excitement. WTVY
- ➤ Brantley played Ariton on Oct. 31 in Week 10 of Friday night football—both teams fought hard in a close game that produced a play of the night and sparked local interest. WTVY
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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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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.
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Brightspeed Holiday Light Spectacular
5:30 PM — Fairgrounds Arena - Peanut Festival — Ticket pricing TBA — Experience a vibrant drive-through light show with expanded displays, visits with Santa, and live entertainment.
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