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Julie Gonzalez from Wiregrass Area Food Bank said the agency raised food for families facing uncertainties with SNAP benefits ahead of Miracle on Foster.

The Royale by Southern Hospitality will host a family Christmas event in December—Natalie Matthews and Joannie Gutzmore shared details on what families can expect and explained the inspiration behind the gathering.

The Sweat 4 Vets Ruck March will take place Saturday, November 15 at Mitchell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to raise funds for Wiregrass Honor Flight.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m.—participants can join a 5K walk or an 11.11-mile ruck and are encouraged to bring canned goods or pet food for local shelters.

Local groups Dothan 50501 and Indivisible Dothan are partnering with local businesses to run a food drive from November 11—20 that will support the Wiregrass Area Food Bank, with drop-off points at over 20 sites including every Dothan Fire Station.

Donations of non-perishable items will be picked up on November 20 to help restock pantry shelves before the holiday season.

Leadership Dothan Class 44 is collecting jars of peanut butter to help families in the Wiregrass region and will benefit the Wiregrass Area Food Bank by November 18—residents may drop off contributions at 1353 Honeysuckle Road, Apt.

1 or arrange a pickup by messaging a Class 44 member.

Cencora said it will invest $1 billion to expand its U.S. distribution network with plans to upgrade its Dothan facility — formerly known as Oncology Supply.

Downtown Dothan welcomes the return of the National Peanut Festival as David and Ryan ask locals to recall the weather from past events—meteorologist Zack Webster reported that the area has seen little rain since September and forecast rain chances later today before colder conditions arrive next week.

Wallace Community College-Dothan has named four employees—Martha Compton, Wendy Weston, Todd Tolar, and Dr. Rayanne Daniels—as the 2025 Chancellor’s Award winners for their good service and strong leadership.

They will be honored in November at the ACCA Conference in Montgomery.

Wallace Community College-Dothan President Dr. Kathy Murphy attended the National Peanut Festival on Nov.

2 and said she was impressed by the energy and warm hospitality that show the Wiregrass tradition—she added that hosting Queens’ Day on campus gave her a glimpse of how the festival supports local agriculture and education.

Local farmer Wesley Laird voiced serious concerns about Reliant Carbon Capture and Storage’s plan to build a carbon dioxide pipeline near his property in Covington County—he questioned the project’s potential impact.

Paul Lee, executive director of Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, earned the state Public Service Award—presented by the Alabama Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities—to honor his work in disability employment.

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joined Senators Roger Marshall and Cindy Hyde-Smith to introduce the DIRECT Act, which would let small meat and poultry producers sell up to 300 pounds of state-inspected products directly to consumers across state lines—supporting Alabama livestock producers.

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.

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.

Second Stage - Alabama Golf Tournament

— Time Range — RTJ Golf Trail at Highland Oaks — Entry fees may apply — Compete in a prestigious golf event at a championship course in the heart of Alabama.

Whoville Celebration

10 AM – 4 PM — Boll Weevil Monument — Free entry — Enjoy a day of holiday shopping with 100+ local vendors and a chance to meet the Grinch and get your WhoHair done.