What’s Happening Wiregrass?: Dale County Launches Senior Outreach Program
April 10, 2026

What’s Happening Wiregrass?: Dale County Launches Senior Outreach Program

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Guests from the Dale County Sheriff’s Department joined What’s Happening Wiregrass to share details about a new program focused on protecting and supporting local seniors. Sheriff Bynum and Reserve Deputy Ken Hosey introduced the SOS program, which stands for Senior Outreach a

“What’s Happening Wiregrass?”: Festivals, Music, and More This April
April 9, 2026

“What’s Happening Wiregrass?”: Festivals, Music, and More This April

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Daniel Lewis and Ashley Cain joined “What’s Happening Wiregrass?” to chat about an exciting lineup of events happening in downtown Dothan this April. The duo shared that this month is shaping up to be one of the busiest yet, featuring everything from live music and festivals t

Dothan Veteran Andy McDuffie Honored by Tuberville
April 2, 2026

Dothan Veteran Andy McDuffie Honored by Tuberville

Dothan, Ala. — U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville has recognized Dothan resident and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andy McDuffie as Alabama’s April “Veteran of the Month.”In a statement released Thursday, Tuberville said McDuffie answered the call to serve in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. McDu

What’s Happening Wiregrass? Art, Music, and Community at The Loop Festival
April 1, 2026

What’s Happening Wiregrass? Art, Music, and Community at The Loop Festival

Dothan, Al (WDNews) – Holly Myers with Art in Public Places joined What’s Happening Wiregrass to talk about the return of The Loop Festival in downtown Dothan. Now in its fifth year, the popular event is moving to a new location at Porter Park and along St. Andrews Street, offering what organizers h

Summer Program Continues Enrollment Across
April 1, 2026

Summer Program Continues Enrollment Across

Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – Boys & Girls Clubs Summer Program Continues Enrollment As CEO Highlights ImpactWiregrass – Registration remains open for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Wiregrass 2026 Summer Program, offering families a structured and engaging option for children during the summer months.The p

Karen Lee Joins Southeast Health Westgate Clinic In Dothan
March 31, 2026

Karen Lee Joins Southeast Health Westgate Clinic In Dothan

Dothan, Ala (WDNews) — Southeast Health has announced the addition of Dr. Karen Lee, an internal medicine physician, to its Westgate Clinic in Dothan.Lee is board certified in internal medicine and joins the clinic after serving on the medical staff at Southeast Health Medical Center as a hospitalis

What’s Happening Wiregrass?: Cars, Dogs, and Community for a Great Cause
March 31, 2026

What’s Happening Wiregrass?: Cars, Dogs, and Community for a Great Cause

Dothan, AL. (WDNews) – Melissa Voynich, Dale County Extension Director, joined the first episode of What’s Happening Wiregrass? With Katelyn to discuss the upcoming Hounds Hunting with Heart 2026 event benefiting the Vivian B. Adams School.The annual event raises funds for the multi-county school th

Awareness Key as Phone Scams Continue to Impact Local Residents
March 26, 2026

Awareness Key as Phone Scams Continue to Impact Local Residents

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe to discuss a growing concern impacting residents across the Wiregrass: phone scams targeting citizens, especially the elderly.Shoupe explained that scammers are impersonating local law enforce

Live Health Smart Alabama to Host Free Community Health Fair in Dothan
March 25, 2026

Live Health Smart Alabama to Host Free Community Health Fair in Dothan

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with representatives from Live Health Smart Alabama, Program Manager Anita Dawkins and Program Coordinator Tabitha Ford, about an upcoming community health fair aimed at improving access to preventive care in the Wiregrass.The event will take plac

Petals and Prosecco Brunch Returns to Support Wiregrass Children’s Home
March 14, 2026

Petals and Prosecco Brunch Returns to Support Wiregrass Children’s Home

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Courtney Vieira, vice chair of the Wiregrass Children’s Home, executive director Jennifer Sconyers, and board member Jake Martin to discuss their upcoming fundraiser, Petals and Prosecco.The spring-themed brunch will take place next Saturday

Rise Up Worship Event Returns to The Plant
March 6, 2026

Rise Up Worship Event Returns to The Plant

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Haley Watts of Rise Up Worship to discuss the upcoming Rise Up worship event returning to the Wiregrass later this month. Watts, who serves as a worship leader and assists with marketing for the ministry, shared details about the night of wor

Dothan High JROTC Cooking Up Steaks for Annual Fundraiser
March 6, 2026

Dothan High JROTC Cooking Up Steaks for Annual Fundraiser

Dothan, Al (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Tracy Adams, junior ROTC instructor at Dothan High School, to discuss the program’s upcoming steak sale fundraiser supporting local cadets. Adams has served as an instructor at the school for fourteen years after retiring from a twenty-six yea

Civic Center Replacement Talks Intensify After Venue Tours
March 3, 2026

Civic Center Replacement Talks Intensify After Venue Tours

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Clay Dempsey, Performing Arts Director for the Dothan Civic Center and the City of Dothan, to discuss a recent trip focused on the future of the city’s entertainment facilities.Dempsey and city leaders traveled to Reno and Lake Tahoe to tour

From Bounce Houses to Bidding Wars: Bid, Build, Boogie Comes to Dothan
March 2, 2026

From Bounce Houses to Bidding Wars: Bid, Build, Boogie Comes to Dothan

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with representatives from Habitat for Humanity Wiregrass, Katelyn Skipper and Kristina Popwell, to talk about their upcoming Bid, Build, Boogie fundraiser set for March 7.The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Plant

SEACT Brings Annie to Life at the Dothan Opera House
February 27, 2026

SEACT Brings Annie to Life at the Dothan Opera House

Dothan, AL. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily met with Kendall Shows and Adam Jones to discuss SEACT’s upcoming production of Annie, which will take place at the recently renovated Dothan Opera House. Shows takes on the role of Miss Hannigan, a character she has dreamed of playing since childhood after bei

NashCar Show Is Rolling Into the Wiregrass
February 26, 2026

NashCar Show Is Rolling Into the Wiregrass

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Nash, also known as Nash Carr, to talk about bringing his nationally traveling NashCar Show tour back to his home turf in the Wiregrass. A local graduate with deep ties to the community, Nash described the event as a pre-homecoming of sorts,

City of Dothan to Host Neighborhood Meetings Starting Monday
February 22, 2026

City of Dothan to Host Neighborhood Meetings Starting Monday

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The City of Dothan will begin a series of neighborhood meetings Monday as part of the development of its 2026 Annual Action Plan.The meetings are tied to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds provided each year by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Enterprise Police to Hold an Update Later Today on Genesis Reid
February 18, 2026

Enterprise Police to Hold an Update Later Today on Genesis Reid

ENTERPRISE, Ala. — Enterprise police will address the media Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at the police department to provide updates in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 2-year-old Genesis Reid. Officials say if any information becomes available before the press conference, it will be re

Nap Time for Cheesecake, Busy Time for Wiregrass Pets
February 12, 2026

Nap Time for Cheesecake, Busy Time for Wiregrass Pets

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Casey Green of Wiregrass Pets to talk about the shelter’s current needs as puppy and kitten season begins ramping up across the Wiregrass. Green brought along Cheesecake, an 8–10 week old Basset Hound mix currently on stray hold and available

Student Performers Take the Stage in SEACT’s Anastasia
February 5, 2026

Student Performers Take the Stage in SEACT’s Anastasia

Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News marked a special milestone with our interviewer, Katelyn’s, 100th interview, sitting down with members of Southeast Alabama Community Theatre, Anna Lokey (director) and Addison McNeal (lead), to talk about their upcoming youth production, Anastasia.The pro