Hi, Wiregrass! Dave Gilligan here! 👋Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kenny Long from the Southeast Alabama Mountain Biking club (SAM) to talk about mountain biking right here in our corner of Alabama! 🚵♂️It was a chance to get to know Kenny and learn more about SAM, with a local conve
Hi, Wiregrass! Jenn here, and I’m really glad YOU’RE here!Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Seth Brooks and Kala Collins of Mystics du Mayhem to talk about their upcoming 2nd Annual Fright Night Fundraiser and how they’re bringing a little Halloween fun together with a whole lot of hear
Hi, Wiregrass! Jenn here, and I’m really glad YOU’RE here!Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chief Michelle Gilmore of the Southeastern Mvskoke Nation to talk about the Creek Friends’ Festival and what makes this celebration of culture and community so special.We discussed what visitors
Hi, Wiregrass, Jenn here, and I’m really glad YOU’RE here!Today I sat down with Katie Ash to talk about SEACT’s new production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and show is going to be fun!They are bringing the Heimbuch and Ferguson adaptation to the stage, which gives us a Sleepy Hollow that is spook
Hi, Wiregrass, Jenn here, and I’m really glad YOU’RE here!Clay Dempsey is back with a look at what’s coming up around Dothan this October! From live music and family friendly events at Porter Park to concerts, movies, magic, wrestling and more at the Dothan Opera House and Civic Center, there is SO
Hi, Wiregrass, Jenn here, and I’m really glad YOU’RE here! Today I sat down with Chris Dantzler from the organization Walk With 5, and what I expected to be a conversation about weight loss became something far more meaningful.Chris shared the story behind his journey, the struggles that came before
Jenn is officially introducing herself as one of the hosts of What’s Happening Wiregrass, a show focused on the people, places and stories that make the Wiregrass a special place to call home.Before sitting down for her first interview, Jenn wanted listeners and viewers to have a chance to get to kn
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Joel Sigler from Harvest Church joined What’s Happening Wiregrass to discuss the second annual Pray 4 Dothan, a week dedicated to bringing the community together through prayer.Pray 4 Dothan will take place Sunday, August 16, through Saturday, August 22. Residents are encourag
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News welcomed John John with People Engaged in Recovery and Lisa Bowden with Rural Addiction Prevention, who joined the show to discuss an upcoming 100-mile walk aimed at raising awareness about overdose and recovery.The Enduring Their Legacies 100 Mile Walk is
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Dothan Performing Arts Executive Director Daniel Lewis joined Dylan with Wiregrass Daily News to preview the second annual Circle Sessions singer-songwriter competition, taking place Saturday at the Dothan Opera House.Lewis said the event gives original songwriters a professio
Dothan, Al. (WDNews)- Tyler Kent joined What’s Happening Wiregrass to discuss The Uncarried’s upcoming “From Awareness to Action” event, a free day of suicide prevention education and training set for Thursday, July 23.The Uncarried, a community-led organization, focuses on reducing isolation, encou
Dothan, Al. (WDNews)- On this week’s episode of the Dragon’s Den Coaches Show, Dylan was joined by Head Coach Rickey and General Manager Aaron to celebrate a historic week for Dothan United and preview the start of the national playoffs.The pair recapped a pair of milestone victories, beginning with
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Clay Dempsey, Director of Dothan Performing Arts, joined today’s episode of What’s Happening Wiregrass to recap the success of Dothan’s Fourth of July celebration and preview upcoming events happening throughout Downtown Dothan.Dempsey shared that thousands attended the city’s
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – On this week’s episode of the Dragon’s Den Coaches Show, Dothan United owner Steve Donner and General Manager Aaron joined the show to discuss a milestone week for the Dragons after clinching a spot in the USL League Two playoffs with a 2-0 road victory over Apotheos FC.The wi
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – On this week’s episode of the Dragon’s Den Coaches Show, assistant coach Tommy Shepard joined Aaron to talk about Dothan United’s recent road win and everything happening during a big holiday weekend for the club.Shepard said the Dragons got off to a slow start Wednesday night
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Mary Colburn with Wiregrass Gives joined What’s Happening Wiregrass to discuss the organization’s upcoming Wiregrass Stampede, a two-night rodeo fundraiser set for July 10 and 11 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds.The family-friendly event will feature professional ro
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – City of Dothan Special Assistant to the Mayor Shirley and Dothan Performing Arts Director Clay joined What’s Happening Wiregrass to share details about the Downtown America 250 Celebration, the city’s largest downtown event to date.The free, family-friendly celebration takes p
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – On this week’s episode of the Dragon’s Den Coaches Show, Coach Rickey and Aaron joined the show to recap Dothan United’s comeback victory over East Atlanta, discuss a successful Ladies Night event and preview a key road matchup against Columbus. Coach Rickey praised the team’s
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Chef Chelsea joined Wiregrass Daily News to talk about Landmark Park’s upcoming Farm to Table event, scheduled for June 20 at 6 p.m.Chelsea said she has curated a menu that is about 90 percent locally sourced, featuring ingredients from farmers in Wicksburg, Dothan, Cottonwood
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – On this week’s episode of The Dragon’s Den Coaches Show, Katelyn filled in for Dylan and joined Dothan United Head Coach Ricky and General Manager Aaron to recap a successful week for the Dragons and preview another busy Saturday at Rip Hewes Stadium.The Dragons picked up a 2-
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Dothan Dragons coaches Aaron and Ricky joined the Dragons Den Coaches Show to preview Saturday’s Circle City Scratchers Night, a special event that combines soccer, community support, and fundraising for Wiregrass Pets.The Dragons will take the field in their popular pink and
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Brinley Culbreth, Executive Director of Downtown Dothan, and Hannah Shiver, Director of Visit Dothan, joined What’s Happening Wiregrass? to discuss ongoing efforts to support local businesses, promote tourism, and enhance the downtown experience for residents and visitors alik
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – SEACT directors Dana and Brianna joined What’s Happening Wiregrass to discuss Newsies Jr., the organization’s latest student production at the Cultural Arts Center.Based on the true story of New York City newsboys who organized a strike in the 1890s, the musical follows young
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily met with Dothan Preforming Arts representatives Daniel Lewis and Ashley Kane to discuss an extensive lineup of entertainment and community events planned throughout June and into July.The schedule begins June 4 with Steve Earle at the Dothan Opera House, follow
