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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Church at the Crossing will host a Christmas food distribution on Dec. 25 for local families in Dothan (full event details, including location and pickup times, will be shared soon). WTVY
- ➤ Hayden Camp from the Alabama Department of Workforce explains how locals can get resume-ready for a community job fair scheduled for January in Dothan. The event will offer practical guidance for job seekers to better prepare for upcoming opportunities. WTVY
- ➤ A local grooming shop has created an angel tree (with balls, toys, treats and other items) for shelter animals, with supplies to be available on Christmas Day in Dothan. WTVY
- ➤ Dothan native Treavon LaKeith Blackmon, a Dothan High School graduate, died on Dec. 17 at age 19; funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel (burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park). Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Habitat for Humanity gave a local family keys to their new home today at a completed affordable housing project in the area, and the nonprofit plans to continue its work to expand community support + affordable living opportunities. WTVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business Vita-Fuse — featured by Kelly Ashley and Lydia Motes on News4 Morning Mingle — helps area residents feel and perform their best in Dothan and Enterprise. WTVY
- ➤ Jane Dixon from Allied Law Services and Sharonica Chambers from Agape Real Estate have launched new businesses to help families navigate important decisions. They plan to offer guidance and support to local residents as they face everyday challenges. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Henry County Schools is converting an old building into a career technical center with a 10.5 million dollar grant. The center, which will offer dual enrollment in health, building, and child development courses in partnership with Wallace Community College, is expected to be completed by the 2027-2028 school year. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Dothan commission approved new hemp retail regulations to set clear guidelines for selling consumable hemp. Local retailers must follow the updated rules to keep sales consistent and safe. Dothan Eagle
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Christmas with John Berry
7-9 p.m. — Dothan Opera House — No cost info available — Enjoy a festive evening of Christmas music with John Berry in a charming venue.
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Paper Anniversary Family Band Show
7-9 p.m. — Dothan Nurseries Greenhouse, Gardens, & Gifts — Ticketed event — Experience a cozy night of country and bluegrass music with the Paper Anniversary family band.
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