Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Pastor Eddie Littlefield and Sylvia Green of Harpers Joy Assembly of God as the church prepares to mark its 100th Anniversary. The congregation first became an Assembly of God church on January 6, 1926.The milestone will be celebrated over tw
Dothan, AL. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with SEACT’s Evan Ash to talk about the theater’s upcoming holiday production, The Game’s Afoot. Ash, who stars as William Gillette, shared how this fast-paced whodunit blends mystery, comedy, and a touch of slapstick to create a lively Christmas-
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) -Wiregrass Daily News sat down with representatives from Wiregrass United Way to spotlight the impact of Giving Tuesday and a major opportunity for donors this year. Board of Trustees Chair Holly Smith and Campaign Chair Ross Bonura shared how the annual day of giving follows th
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dothan Leisure Services is preparing for the return of Christmas at Westgate, the city’s free signature drive-through light show. The holiday display officially opens on Black Friday, November 28, and will run nightly from sundown until midnight through New Year’s Eve.This ye
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Southeast Alabama Dance Company artistic director Ashlie Wells to talk about the return of a beloved holiday tradition in Dothan. Now in its forty-seventh season, SEADAC is celebrating its Emerald season, a nod to the way its dancers shine on
Dothan, AL. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Stephanie McKnight to spotlight City Hope, an organization dedicated to supporting foster children and the families who welcome them.Operated in partnership with City Church, City Hope provides free clothing, diapers, wipes, household essenti
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – At 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, reports of an explosion and fire sent Dothan firefighters to the 2000 block of Cecily Street.According to Deputy Chief Chris Etheredge with the Dothan Fire Department, crews arrived to find “a large shed and part of a fence were on fire.” He said t
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News caught up with Ashley Brown of SARCOA to highlight their heartwarming holiday charity, Santa for Seniors. Ashley, who serves as outreach coordinator, explained how the program supports older adults and individuals with disabilities who may feel overlooked
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Rapha Conrad, producer and co-director of an upcoming documentary created for the fan community of Rhett and Link. The film, titled For the Kommunity, highlights the long history and personal journeys of the fan base known as Mythical Beasts.
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily chatted with Highlands PTO leaders Allie Pfister and Brittany Crane to learn more about the group’s work and their big Thanksgiving fundraiser.The pair shared how Highlands, a non-Title I Dothan City school, relies heavily on PTO efforts to help provide resourc
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Candice Maddox and Jamie Peacock to talk about “Fill the Float,” a community effort organized by six all-female Mardi Gras groups—Charis, Order of the Black Dress, DMG, MOG, KOP, and Thalian.The initiative was quickly launched to support the
Dothan, AL. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Jason McDonald, president and one of the founders of the Beards for Benefits Wiregrass chapter, to discuss their mission and upcoming events.The organization, which is completely volunteer-run and nonprofit, works to support disabled children
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Julie Gonzalez, assistant director of the Wiregrass Area Food Bank, to talk about the rising need for food assistance and an upcoming community food drive.The food bank operates a 22,000 square foot warehouse in Dothan, serving as the supply
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) -Wiregrass Daily News sat down with organizers Rachel Snipes and Travis Parker to discuss the upcoming Sweat 4 Vets Ruck March, a fundraiser supporting Wiregrass Honor Flight.The event will take place Saturday, November 15, beginning at Mitchell Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Registra
DOTHAN, Ala. — Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) President Dr. Kathy L. Murphy recently experienced the National Peanut Festival (NPF) for the first time on Sunday, Nov. 2, sharing her admiration for the Wiregrass tradition and its strong sense of community.Dr. Murphy said she was “deeply impr
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News had the pleasure of meeting with Amanda Hatcher, Food Services Director for Sterling Event Services, part of the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center (WRC).Hatcher explained that WRC provides employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities across the
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News chatted with John and Elizabeth of BRAVE, Battle Buddies Ready to Assist Veterans Everywhere, about the Enterprise-based ministry that’s changing lives across the Wiregrass.Founded in October 2023 at the Church on Bull Weevil Circle, BRAVE has already help
Dothan, AL. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Caleb Long of Toyota of Dothan to discuss the dealership’s continued support of Toys for Tots.Long, who has been involved with the program for nearly a decade, explained that the Marine Corps League founded Toys for Tots in 1947 to bring hope
Dothan, AL. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News had the pleasure of sitting down with Velvet Art Gallery owner Rachel Kurtz on how the space opens doors for emerging Wiregrass artists.At The Velvet, newcomers can show work for free during the First Friday Art Crawl, coordinated with Art in Public Places
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News met with representatives from the Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission — Head Start Director Robbie Ann, ERSEA and PFCE Manager Scott, and Family Service Specialist Kim — to discuss the agency’s Head Start Program and its vital ro
Dothan, Al (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News had the pleasure of meeting with Carrie Wilson, founder of RISE—Reaching Individual Success Thru Empowerment to discuss her mission to build financial confidence across the Wiregrass.After 11 years in banking, Wilson watched neighbors get sidelined by limit
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News met with Chief Michelle Gilmore of the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation to discuss the tribe’s heritage and its upcoming Creek Friends Festival in Troy.Recognized by the State of Alabama in the early 1980s, the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation traces its lineage to
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass daily news met with Tyler Kent, representative of The Uncarried, to discuss a free QPR suicide-prevention training set for Tuesday, Sept. 23.Kent described The Uncarried as a community-led effort to promote emotional honesty, reduce stigma and amplify local mental-he
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News met with Eddie from the Murphy Family McDonald’s and Steve from the Kiwanis Club of Dothan to discuss the upcoming pancake breakfast fundraiser.For 55 years, the Kiwanis Club has hosted the breakfast, a beloved community tradition that supports local youth
