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Gayfers to Dillard's, Parisian to Belk: Wiregrass Commons Mall in Dothan, AL and the wait for what comes next.

Wiregrass Commons Mall opened on August 6, 1986, as an enclosed regional mall at 900 Commons Drive in northwest Dothan, Alabama. It went up on the north side of the city's main shopping corridor, where U.S. Highway 231, called Montgomery Highway on that stretch, meets the Ross Clark Circle area.

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Update: Fort Rucker Shares Details on First Lady Visit

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — Fort Rucker has released additional details about the upcoming visit by First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance. The two will visit Fort Rucker soldiers and their families Thursday, Nov. 12, ahead of Thanksgiving. In an updated release, Fort Rucker officials said the...

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Cowarts Tax Preparer Sentenced to 33 Months for Filing False Returns

Cowarts tax preparer sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for filing false returns for Dothan clients, causing more than $1.6 million in tax loss.

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National Peanut Festival and PETA clash over ‘Grizzly Encounter’ show at fairgrounds

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — For generations, the National Peanut Festival has drawn families form the Wiregrass and beyond with food, rides and entertainment. But one attraction is stirring controversy this year as animal advocates push back against a bear act at the 2026 festival. On November 6, the NPF opened the gates to the fairgrounds […]

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A look at two new Peanut Festival vendors looking to make their mark

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The first full week of the 82nd National Peanut Festival is in full swing, and for many food vendors, they’re looking to knock it out of the park. This year, a few new faces have appeared at the fairgrounds, looking to serve people some tasty food, including two well-known Circle City […]

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Fort Rucker’s drone mission means more families headed to the Wiregrass. Here’s how the move tends to go.

Fort Rucker has spent a long time as the home of Army Aviation. Now it has a second job. In October, the Army named the post its UAS and Autonomy Center of Excellence, putting the Wiregrass at the front of the service’s push into unmanned aircraft and autonomous systems. The new FLIGHTWERX drone innovation center […] The post Fort Rucker’s drone mission means more families headed to the Wiregrass. Here’s how the move tends to go. appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

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Warm Thursday, Then Colder

SYNOPSIS - High temperatures return to the 70s on Thursday, but that’ll be the last time for a while! A passing cold front will bring in much cooler air for Friday morning, with downright cold air for the weekend. Saturday and Sunday mornings will feature lows in the middle 30s with frosty conditions.

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Ozark Cemetery Tour Brings a Scrooge Christmas Adventure

OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) — A Christmas tradition with a spooky twist is coming to Ozark as the Ozark Historic Preservation Commission prepares to host its Historical Cemetery Tour on Thursday, Dec. 17. The event, themed “Bah, Humbug! A Scrooge Christmas Cemetery Tour,” will offer participants an evening of history,...

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‘Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn:’ Former city commissioner loses close race in District 85

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — While some may call it a loss, Dr. Aristotle Kirkland calls his defeat to Representative Rick Rehm for District 85 in the Alabama House of Representatives a learning opportunity after falling short a little over 1,400 votes. “We learned a lot,” Dr. Kirkland said. “It was close I learned a lot […]

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New HUD Rule Changes Eligibility Checks for Assisted Tenants

Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Wiregrass families who receive Section 8 vouchers or live in public housing may need to provide additional information under a new federal rule that takes effect Dec. 14. The rule applies to applicants and current tenants, including families in Dothan Housing’s Housing Choice Voucher program.

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Dothan city official gives update on City Hall progress, addresses concerns

Dothan, Ala. (WDHN)– The new Dothan City Hall is on track to open in Spring 2027, but some public concerns have been raised over traffic from construction and the potential lack of parking. The City Hall officially started construction in 2025, right on the corner of Main and Oates Street. In recent weeks, road construction […]

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Dothan City Schools dismissing early for Thanksgiving break

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — All schools in the Dothan City Schools system will have early dismissal on Friday, November 20, 2026, for Thanksgiving Break. Schools will have staggered early dismissal times. Below is the schedule for dismissals: 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. Students return from Thanksgiving Break on Monday, November 30. Families should contact […]

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Children’s Place to close 5 Alabama stores, distribution center

The Children’s Place is closing stores and warehouse operations in Alabama as the children’s clothing retailer works through bankruptcy and looks for a buyer. Five Alabama stores are on the closure list. The list also includes a distribution center and five warehouse properties. The closures could significantly impact Alabama workers. A state WARN notice lists 593 employees affected by a planned closure involving Children’s Place Distribution in Fort Payne. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Nov. 8, 2026, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the retailer is going out of business . The Children’s Place is seeking a buyer and says its stores and online operations remain open during the process. Here’s what to know about the Alabama store and warehouse closing list and what’s next for the retailer. Is the Children’s Place closing all stores? The Children’s Place is undergoing a major restructuring after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 8. The company is pursuing a sale of its business but has acknowledged that some store closures will be necessary as it evaluates its operations. All the company’s stores and e-commerce sites remain open for now, according to the retailer’s bankruptcy announcement. The company says its goal

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Visually-impaired Dothan voter says poll workers were unprepared in midterm elections

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A blind Dothan woman said she waited more than an hour to vote at Walton Park in last week’s election after a voting machine for voters with disabilities would not accept her ballot. She said poll workers were unprepared. According to Hazelton, the machine did...

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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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HONORING VETERANS: Retired Army pilot teaches next generation of aviators at Fort Rucker

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WTVY) — Jenny Litherland, a retired chief warrant officer and Black Hawk pilot, now teaches soldiers to fly at Fort Rucker after 20 years in the Army. Litherland said the experience of lifting off has not changed. “Flying is great. Every time you lift off, it’s...

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Much Colder Air Is On The Way

SYNOPSIS - Get ready for a blast of winter-like air! We’ve been giving you the First Alert for over a week. Lows will drop into the lower 40s for Friday morning, with middle to lower 30s for the weekend. Highs over the coming days will only reach the lower 60s.

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Dothan football coach salary posting raises questions about school spending

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan City Schools is searching for a new head football coach, with an advertised salary of $150,000 to $180,000 a year. The posting comes as the school system seeks sustainable funding for a proposed employee pay plan. For Dothan City Schools parent Dejhia Armstrong, the figures...

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First 10,000 National Peanut Festival attendees to get free admission on Veteran’s Day

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The National Peanut Festival is celebrating Veteran’s Day by granting free admission to military members, veterans and military families, but these are not the only guests who will get discounted tickets. Thanks to a sponsorship from All In Credit Union, the first 10,000 guests at the festival today (Wednesday, November 11) […]

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