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2026 National Peanut Festival: Events, showtimes, admission and more
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The 82nd National Peanut Festival is kicking off this weekend! Here is what you need to know about events, showtimes, and admission. FESTIVAL HOURS AND ADMISSION Festival closes at 10 p.m. each day except for Sunday, November 9. Rides close around 11 p.m., except for Saturdays, when they close around midnight. […]
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Dothan Comedy Show to Benefit Toys for Tots
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Laughter and holiday giving will come together at the Dothan Opera House on Saturday, Dec. 5, as local comedians take the stage for a Christmas comedy show benefiting Toys for Tots. According to the Dothan Opera House, the “Ho-Ho Ha Ha” Comedy Show will begin...
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Dothan High Drama Club to Present ‘Radium Girls’
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dothan High School Drama Club will bring a powerful true story to the stage with two performances of “Radium Girls” on Nov. 19 and 20. According to Dothan High School, the play, written by D.W. Gregory, follows young women who fought for justice after becoming seriously ill from radiation exposure while working in factories during the early 20th century.
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Line Dancing in the Park Coming to Downtown Dothan
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — A morning of music, dancing and community fun is coming to downtown Dothan as Porter Park prepares to host Line Dancing in the Park on Saturday, Nov. 14. According to Porter Park, the community dance class will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at...
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Dothan Celebrates 141 Years Since Incorporation
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — The city of Dothan is celebrating its 141st birthday Tuesday, Nov. 10, marking the anniversary of its official incorporation in 1885. According to the City of Dothan Government, the community was originally a small trading settlement known as Poplar Head before adopting the name Dothan, inspired by Genesis 37:17 in the Bible.
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Country Star Clint Black coming to Dothan Civic Center in February
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Country music star Clint Black is headed to the Wiregrass for a February concert at the Dothan Civic Center. Black is scheduled to perform Friday, Feb. 19, 2027, with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The longtime country artist has built a decades-spanning career with […]
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Comedian Marcus Wiley coming to Dothan Opera House in March 2027
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Comedian, author and entertainer Marcus D. Wiley is bringing his blend of clean comedy and relatable storytelling to the Dothan Opera House next spring. According to a release from the City of Dothan, Wiley is scheduled to perform Thursday, March 25, 2027, at the Dothan...
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Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke bring acoustic tour to Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Two members of a popular southern rock band will make a stop at the Dothan Opera House this January, bringing a quiet, more intimate take on their music. Charlie Starr and Benji Shanks of Blackberry Smoke are taking their acoustic tour on the road. With Starr on lead vocals and lead […]
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What led to the iconic photo of Uga V and the Auburn player?
In 1996, a photographer for the Montgomery Advertiser snapped a picture that is somewhat of a legend in the world of college football. The image shows Uga V, the University of Georgia’s live bulldog mascot, lunging toward an Auburn University football player during a game. The photograph isn’t just an unforgettable image ; it speaks to the depth of the rivalry between the two teams. The annual matchup is famously referred to as the "Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry." The teams first went head-to-head on the football field more than 130 years ago, on February 20, 1892. Watch this video to hear the story behind the photo of Uga and the Auburn player. It’s been 30 years since that picture was taken, and Charles Seiler, the man holding Uga’s leash, told USA TODAY what led to that historic moment and what he says is the “most famous” picture of himself. Back in 1996, football stadiums didn’t have jumbotrons. So, to see the play, Seiler and Uga V had to move closer to the field to follow the action. “It was a long play,” Seiler says. “An Auburn player made a good play. Caught the ball, ran in the end zone.” The
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Auburn Dedicates Kim Evans Student-Athlete Lounge at Facility
Auburn Athletics dedicated its student-athlete lounge at the Jack Key Golf Teaching Facility to Kim Evans, honoring the former women’s golf coach whose vision helped create the facility. Evans led Auburn from 1994 to 2015, building a championship program and helping shape the experience of generations of Tigers. By...