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Dothan, AL · Food & Drink
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Beloved Dothan staple under new management
Dothan, Ala. (WDHN)– Southern comfort food restaurant Zach’s Family Restaurant reopened within the past year with new management. It had originally been open since 1995, and had been extremely successful in the wiregrass. The original owner, Zach Waley, was even named the Dothan Area of Commerce Small Business Person of the Year. However, in 2021, […]
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DAYTIME: Mitchell Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep in Enterprise to hold 17th Food Truck Face-Off Friday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Mitchell Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep in Enterprise is hosting its 17th Food Truck Face-Off Friday, Sept. 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. (6501 Boll Weevil Circle.) Camille Johnson, marketing and community engagement director of Mitchell Automotive, says this is a quarterly event. “We have this event once a quarter at Mitchell […]
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This Old-School Alabama Soda Fountain Is Named After The Town’s Famous 7-Foot Ghost
Somewhere in Abbeville, Alabama, a seven-foot ghost is apparently still roaming the streets at night, and the town decided the best way to honor her was with a soda fountain and a really good burger. That place is Huggin’ Molly’s, and it’s one of the most delightfully strange and wonderful...
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Sadie’s Flea Market Closing After Nearly 40 Years
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A longtime Wiregrass tradition is coming to an end as Sadie’s Flea Market prepares to close after nearly 40 years in business. The family-owned market will officially close Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, according to the owner, who told WDNews the decision comes as the family prepares to retire.
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Dothan Greek food truck making moves to open first brick and mortar restaurant
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- A Dothan food truck will soon open its first brick and mortar location. The owners of Greek Street, which has operated as a food truck since October 2023, announced on Facebook Thursday they have signed a lease for their new location inside the Health Center South Medical Tower next to Eye Center South.
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Dothan Greek food truck making moves to open first brick and mortar restaurant
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan food truck will soon open its first brick and mortar location. The owners of Greek Street, which has operated as a food truck since October 2023, announced on Facebook Thursday they have signed a lease for their new location inside the Health Center South Medical Tower next to Eye […]
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Donut King relocating after 60 years in same Eufaula spot
EUFAULA, Ala. (WTVM) - Donut King is relocating for the first time in six decades, moving about a mile down the road to give customers more space and parking. The shop has been on the corner of South Eufaula Avenue and Washington Street for more than 60 years. It is now moving into the old Taco Bell building on South Eufaula Avenue.
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Renfroe’s Market joins Opp Chamber
The Opp Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting on the morning of September 2 at 8:00 a.m. to celebrate the grand opening of Renfroe’s Market in Opp. Renfroe’s started as a family-owned business in 1997 with the goal of operating clean well stocked grocery stores, providing great customer service, offering quality products at a fair price, and treating their customers and employees like family.
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New local restaurant seeks to leave an impact on the community
Dothan, Ala. (WDHN)– A new restaurant will open in Dothan next week, and the owner wants to make sure everyone is included. On September the 18th and 19th, Hole in Da Wall is having its grand opening. With an extensive menu, the eatery is cooking up some Southern comfort food. Besides providing food, the grand […]
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Garrett retiring, Brundidge Piggly Wiggly up for sale
Stanley Garrett plans to retire soon after more than 41 years in the grocery business. Garrett, who owns the Piggly Wiggly in Brundidge, said he’s listed the community grocery store with David Adams Realty in Troy. Garrett said his listing agent, Kevin Adams, already had three or four clients interested in purchasing the business.
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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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Ribbon cutting welcomes GypsyRose to new Chipley location
A ribbon cutting was held Wednesday, Sept. 9, to welcome GypsyRose to its new location in Chipley. Owner Deborah Naugle was joined by city officials, Washington County Chamber of Commerce representatives, fellow business owners, and members of the community as the Chamber officially celebrated the restaurant’s relocation. The ceremony took place at 1411 Jackson Avenue, where attendees gathered to congratulate Naugle and her family on bringing GypsyRose’s Southern‑style cooking and hometown hospitality to Washington County. Naugle shared that the restaurant’s name carries personal meaning: “Gypsy” reflects a wandering spirit, while “Rose” honors her late mother. GypsyRose previously operated in Fountain before moving to Chipley. The restaurant offers inside dining, takeout, and a drive‑thru, and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Naugle is pictured with attendees during the ribbon cutting ceremony. [AMBER PATINO | The News]
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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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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 […]