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Dothan News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Dothan and Alabama’s Wiregrass region. From local government and business developments to healthcare, agriculture, public safety, education, economic growth, community events, and everything happening across Houston County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each weekday. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Southeast Alabama’s…
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Encanto Under the Stars | Dothan News
Encanto Under the Stars | Dothan News
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Felon With Gun Escapes Car Chase | Dothan News
A high-speed car chase in DeFuniak Springs ended with a suspect bailing out near Walmart, armed with a 9mm handgun and nearly 100 rounds of ammo — all while…
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Encanto Under the Stars in Dothan | Dothan News
Get ready for a magical night under the stars at Porter Park! Dothan Leisure Services is bringing back “Stars Under the Stars” with a special screening of…
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Paraprofessional Charged After Alleged Strike | Dothan News
A paraprofessional at Lewis School in Okaloosa County is facing child abuse charges after allegedly striking a five-year-old student in the face following a…
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Teenagers Charged in Dothan Robbery | Dothan News
A botched robbery in Dothan, Alabama, left one man critically wounded after being shot twice during a drug deal gone wrong. Investigators now point to a…
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New Dentist Returns Home to Dothan | Dothan News
Back home in Dothan, Alabama, Foundations Dental Group welcomes Dr. Barrett Hundley — a hometown dentist returning to serve his community. Joining six other…
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Alabama Honors 911 Victims with Unity | Dothan News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey urges all Alabamians to pause and honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in that day’s attacks. In a moving…
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Remembering 911 Twenty-Five Years On | Dothan News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the nation pauses to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost when 19 hijackers brought four planes into iconic targets—two towers, the…
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Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Flight 93 | Dothan News
This September 11th, the Flight 93 National Memorial marks its 25th anniversary with a powerful day of remembrance in Shanksville, honoring the 40 brave souls…
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Wiregrass Storms This Weekend | Dothan News
Storms are rolling into the Wiregrass this weekend, fueled by tropical moisture from the Gulf—expect heavy downpours, gusty winds, and lightning, with temps…
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Heat and Rain Alert for Wiregrass | Dothan News
Weather in the Wiregrass is turning stormy with scattered showers becoming widespread by midday, hitting 60% chance of rain—grab your umbrella. Temperatures…
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Fifty Years of Southern Chicken Salad | Dothan News
Fifty years of Southern flavor, family recipes, and farm pride came together at Alabama’s Heritage Cooking Contest — and this year, it was all about chicken…
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Join Team Troy in the 2026 Marble Bowl | Dothan News
Troy University is rallying Alabama for the 2026 Marble Bowl — a statewide iNaturalist challenge to document biodiversity and win big. From Sept 5 to Nov 29…
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Jury Duty Scam Alert in Holmes County | Dothan News
Scammers are flooding Holmes County with fake jury duty threats, pretending to be real officers and demanding cash—via gift cards, crypto, or wire transfers—to…
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You Can Save a Life with One Conversation | Dothan News
This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is calling on everyone—friends, family, teachers, neighbors—to step up and help…
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Shooting in Dothan Leaves One Injured | Dothan News
A man narrowly survived a shooting in downtown Dothan, Alabama, after catching a bullet in his back near Arlington Ave and Moates St—close to the McDonald’s on…
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Angel Tree Adds Financial Empowerment Workshop | Dothan News
The Salvation Army in Dothan is revolutionizing their Angel Tree program with a new twist: a hands-on budgeting and savings workshop for families on October…
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Great Dane Blue Found After 6-Day Search | Dothan News
A Great Dane named Blue vanished after a concert scare, sparking a six-day, community-wide search that brought together neighbors, police, drones, and even an…
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Road Work Alert: Apricot & Palmetto | Dothan News
Road work is hitting Apricot and Palmetto Streets in Dothan tomorrow—expect traffic changes, flaggers, and a big ask: move cars and trash cans off by Friday…
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Alabama Home Care Wins Top Patient Satisfaction Honor | Dothan News
Alabama’s Home Care program just earned top honors—named a “Superior Performer” for patient satisfaction in 2025, placing it in the elite top 20% of over 3,000…
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Health Fair Connects Community to Care | Dothan News
Moma Tina’s Mission House in Dothan is hosting its 10th annual health fair this October, bringing together community health resources for adults and kids…
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Missing Man in Dothan Area | Dothan News
A 64-year-old man from Daleville, Kenneth Reid Royal, vanished on Sunday, September 7th, last seen near Dothan in Houston County. Authorities are urgently…
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Trump Dividend Proposal Sparks Debate | Dothan News
Trump’s bold “Trump Dividend” plan—offering every adult American $5,000 if Republicans retain Congress—aims to rally voters but sparks major fiscal and legal…
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Body Found After Days-Long Search | Dothan News
A tragic discovery at Hillabee Reservoir: 54-year-old Dedric L. Brown, last seen boating on September 7, was found Wednesday after a multi-agency search…
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Dale Watson & Baylee Bennett Knighton Live | Dothan News
Dale Watson and His Lone Stars take the stage at Porter Park this Thursday, September 17th, with special guest Baylee Bennett Knighton — free music, food…
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Ashford's Fall Corn Eating Contest | Dothan News
Get ready to crunch your way through the Fall Broadway Bash in Ashford—where the real star of the show is corn! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd…
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Storms and Heat on the Way | Dothan News
Storms and Heat on the Way | Dothan News
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Chipola College Ranks Top Nationally | Dothan News
Chipola College just soared to national acclaim, landing 2 in Florida and 34 nationwide among community colleges—proof that big opportunities don’t need a…
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ALIGN Network’s First Advocacy Day | Dothan News
The ALIGN Network kicks off its first annual Advocacy Day — a free, hands-on event where community agencies and nonprofits don’t just hand out flyers, they…
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Pasture Mealybug Alert for Alabama Farmers | Dothan News
Wiregrass farmers, stay alert — a new pest, the pasture mealybug, is spreading near you. Found in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas, it’s not yet in…
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Alabama Forestry Commission Launches New Burn Permit System | Dothan News
Alabama’s Forestry Commission is launching a new digital platform for certified prescribed burn managers in the Wiregrass region—making permit requests faster…
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Josh Patrick Caught With Meth During Traffic Stop | Dothan News
A routine traffic stop in Jackson County turned into a major bust when passenger Josh Patrick tried to flee, only to be caught with a glass pipe and later…
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Jenn Welcomes You to Wiregrass Stories | Dothan News
Meet Jenn, the new host of “What’s Happening Wiregrass,” who’s here to turn local storytelling into a cozy chat with your favorite friend. She’s diving…
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Ruger the Bloodhound Saves Lives | Dothan News
Meet Ruger, Geneva County’s four-year-old bloodhound K-9 who’s turning heads—and missing persons—into successes. Since joining the Sheriff’s Office two years…
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Dothan Library Gets Major Funding Boost | Dothan News
Dothan City Commission just approved nearly $976,000 to boost the local library system—despite a lone commissioner’s protest over children’s book content…
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Wallace College Powers Local Workforce | Dothan News
Wallace Community College is stepping up its workforce training game this September, offering flexible, in-demand programs to help students, job seekers, and…
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New Math Specialist to Boost Dothan Schools | Dothan News
Dothan City Schools just hired a math powerhouse—Courtney Starling, a seasoned K-12 Instructional Math Specialist with nearly ten years of experience shaping…
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Yoga in the Park with College Spirit | Dothan News
Get ready to stretch and show school spirit at Porter Park’s “Yoga in the Park” event on Saturday, September 12th — where you’ll rep your college team in…
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Biden’s Middle East Diplomatic Push | Dothan News
Biden’s historic Middle East trip kicks off his presidency with high stakes: forging new alliances in Jerusalem and Ramallah, tackling the Israeli-Palestinian…
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Headland Harvest Festival Returns | Dothan News
Headland’s beloved Harvest Festival returns this Saturday, October 10th — a half-century-old tradition that’s grown from humble beginnings into a full-blown…
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Free Health Workshop in Dothan | Dothan News
Free Health & Wellness Workshop in Dothan! Join the 22nd annual event at the Civic Center Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 8 AM to 2 PM — no signup needed…
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New Health Sciences Academy Opens | Dothan News
Houston County Schools and Southeast Health just dropped a game-changer: the Southeast Health Academy of Health Sciences, now open at the Houston County Career…
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Alabama Holiday Road & Water Safety | Dothan News
Six lives lost, 322 crashes, and over 2,400 citations — Alabama’s Labor Day weekend was a grim reminder of road dangers. Troopers patrolled relentlessly…
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Crestview PD’s New Community Trailer | Dothan News
Crestview Police just unveiled a dazzling new community service trailer, custom-designed to turn heads at local events and boost their community presence…
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ER Waiting Room Rules Change | Dothan News
ER Waiting Room Rules Change | Dothan News
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Dothan Pauses City Manager Decision | Dothan News
Dothan city commissioners have paused their decision on City Manager Randy Morris’s future, opting to take more time before moving forward — despite his…
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Free Sax Show at Porter Park | Dothan News
Get ready for free live music under the stars at Porter Park in Dothan! Trey Daniels and Sheila Jackson are taking center stage with a saxophone-focused…
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Dothan Police Seek Help Finding Teen | Dothan News
Dothan police urgently seek help finding 17-year-old K’iotti Martin, last seen Monday night near Wiregrass Park—wearing a white shirt, gray-and-white jacket…
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Doggie Dip Day for Shelter Pups | Dothan News
Doggie Dip at Water World this Saturday is more than just splash time—it’s a paw-some fundraiser for local animal charities. Dogs pay $14, humans get in free…
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Feeding Seniors in the Wiregrass | Dothan News
This September, SARCOA is rallying the Wiregrass community to fight senior hunger—many older adults are homebound, too frail to shop or cook, and at risk of…
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SEACT Brings Sondheim's 'Company' to Stage | Dothan News
Get ready to laugh, reflect, and maybe question your own love life—Southeast Alabama Community Theatre is bringing Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking “Company”…
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Dothan Honors First Responders with Free Concert | Dothan News
Dothan, Alabama is throwing a free concert on Friday, September 11th at 5:30 PM in Porter Park to honor first responders—marking 25 years since 9/11—with…
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Shanna Peoples: 15 Years Later, Hope for Closure | Dothan News
A 19-year-old woman vanished from her Alabama home 15 years ago—now police are re-launching their search, hoping new perspectives or courage will lead to…
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Shanna Peoples: 15 Years Later | Dothan News
A 19-year-old woman vanished from her home in Geneva 15 years ago—her door left open, TV still on, phone off. Known for her maturity and medication for bipolar…
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Seniors Gift Mountains of Supplies | Dothan News
Enterprise High seniors rally to flood Pinedale Elementary with 17,000 school supplies—plus handmade appreciation kits for first responders—proving young…
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Heat Wave Lingers, Rain on the Way | Dothan News
Heat’s sticking around with temps in the low 90s and humidity making it feel like 100 — but don’t get your hopes up for relief, because rain’s scarce. A…
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Hot and Dry Today Stay Safe | Dothan News
It’s going to be a scorcher today with temps hitting the low to mid-90s and the heat index nearing 100—stay hydrated, especially with pets. Rain chances are…
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Swing for Justice at CrimeStoppers Golf | Dothan News
Swing for justice at CrimeStoppers’ biggest golf tournament yet—October 9th at Capitol Hill in Prattville. Hit the course, win prizes like a new car for a…
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Missing Wetumpka Man: Reward Offered | Dothan News
A Wetumpka man, William Austin Mathews, has been missing since August 29th after walking away from his home near Ellis Road — and now, the Elmore County…
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Son Arrested in Mother’s Death | Dothan News
A tragic death in New Hope sparks a high-stakes manhunt: 53-year-old Anna Young was found dead during a welfare check, prompting authorities to zero in on her…