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New bakery and cafe opens in Troy
The Pike County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Shiloh’s Ark Bakery as it officially opened for business on Sept. 4. The bakery is located at 104 Troy Plaza Loop next to Rike’s Tacos. Shiloh’s Ark is owned by Kaitlyn Cool, who shared her hopes for...
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Enterprise Farmers Market Honors Local Vendors
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — The Enterprise Farmers Market is recognizing the farmers, artisans, bakers and other local vendors who help keep the market a year-round part of the community. According to the City of Enterprise, more than 50 farmers and vendors participated in the market this year. They were...
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Corn Eating Contest Set for Ashford Fall Bash
ASHFORD, Ala. (WDNews) — The Fall Broadway Bash in downtown Ashford will include a corn eating contest next month, and organizers are still looking for contestants willing to take on the challenge. According to Ashford Community Events, the Corn Eating Contest will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3,...
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Clyde May’s Whiskey releasing bourbon series only available in Troy
Clyde May’s Whiskey announced this week it is releasing the first in its new Descendants Series, which will be released exclusively in Troy with a Pre-Release Party on Sept. 17. This special release was hand-picked by Clyde May’s son, Billy May, and grandson, LC May. The new bourbon will...
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Dothan Comes Together to Bring Blue Home
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — For six days, a family’s search for their missing Great Dane named Blue grew into something much bigger — a community-wide effort that brought people across Dothan and the Wiregrass together. On Thursday, that search ended with the news everyone had been waiting...
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‘Stars under the Stars’ returns to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan Leisure Services (DLS) is bringing back a community favorite event, Stars under the Stars, this month, this time celebrating Hispanic Heritage month with a free screening of “Encanto”. The event takes place on September 25 at Porter Park and Events Plaza. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with two Hispanic Heritage […]
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Dale Watson Set for Free Concert at Porter Park
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Levitt AMP Dothan Music Series will continue Thursday, Sept. 17, with another night of free live music in downtown Dothan. According to Porter Park, Dale Watson & His Lone Stars will headline the concert at Porter Park Events Plaza, with Baylee Bennett Knighton as the special guest.
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Trey Daniels, Sheila Jackson Set for Free Dothan Concert
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A free evening of live music is coming to downtown Dothan as Trey Daniels and Sheila Jackson take the stage at Porter Park. According to Porter Park, Daniels and Jackson will perform Thursday, Sept. 10, as part of the Levitt AMP Dothan Music Series. The...
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Capturing the Heart of Troy: Dan Smith retiring after more than 30 years at Parks and Rec
Dan Smith has been a staple of the Troy community and Troy Parks and Recreation for decades, and at the end of September, he will be retiring from Parks and Rec after nearly 40 years of service. Smith was born and raised in Troy and graduated from Charles Henderson High...
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Pet of the Week: Outgoing Odie
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - It’s time to meet our latest Pet of the Week: Odie!. This lovely boy is a 4-5 year old chi mix, is super outgoing, and loves to play and have fun. Odie loves kids, loves toys, and does great with other dogs. Plus, he’s potty trained!
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From car trunk to cornerstone: the rise of Rasta Belly Jamaican Restaurant
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Don't worry, be happy! A taste of Jamaica is about to have a home in the Wiregrass!. What began as a part-time job for Enterprise resident Sharon Clarke has now become a full-time passion. Clarke made her start selling Jamaican food out of the trunk of her car to customers all over the Wiregrass and is now opening her own brick-and-mortar Jamaican restaurant in the city of progress.
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Doggy Dip Returns to Water World Sept. 12
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dogs across the Wiregrass will get a chance to make a splash when Doggy Dip returns to Water World on Saturday, Sept. 12. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon and gives local dogs a chance to enjoy the water park while supporting animal organizations in the Wiregrass.
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Doggie Dip event returns to Water World this weekend
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A popular end-of-summer event is returning to Water World this weekend, where people and their four-legged companions can go for a swim for a good cause. Water World will host its sixth annual Doggie Dip from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 12. All admission and vendor fees will […]
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This Florida Panhandle Buffet Is Located In The Middle Of Nowhere But Is Always Packed
A crowded parking lot beside a quiet Florida Panhandle highway is usually a clue that something delicious is happening inside. Near Marianna, travelers pull off the road and join locals around a buffet loaded with fried chicken, vegetables, casseroles, and Southern favorites that taste like someone’s grandmother refused to let anyone leave hungry. Plates grow heavier with every step, and good intentions about “just trying a little” disappear quickly.
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Wiregrass Blues Society Searches for Next Winning Band
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Wiregrass Blues Society is searching for a local blues band ready to take its music from the Wiregrass to the international stage. Registration is underway for the 2nd Annual IBC Affiliate Battle of the Blues Bands, set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 9 p.m. in the VIP area at The Plant in downtown Dothan.
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Butcher, Baker, Biscuit Maker: Becoming a ‘biscuiteer’ with a famed chef, Hartford native
A dispatch from Marion, Alabama Scott Peacock’s biscuit-making, culinary feats, and his journey back to Alabama. DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The back roads of Perry County are what one might expect when driving through the poorest county in Alabama. The roads are rutted and roughly patched. Bright green kudzu swallows the abandoned buildings and telephone […]