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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.

Dothan, AL · 5d

WDHN

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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Alabama Pulse

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.

Dothan, AL · 8h

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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 […]

Dothan, AL · 3d

WDHN

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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Family of trick-or-treater hit by car on Halloween speaks out

Dothan, Ala. (WDHN)– Halloween is a time when most kids look forward to trick-or-treating and enjoying the day. But for the Grubbs family, their first time trick-or-treating turned into a day that changed their lives forever. A 13-year-old girl was out with her family and friends around 5:15 p.m. in the afternoon on Halloween, trick-or-treating […]

Dothan, AL · 5d

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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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Celebrating Veterans Day in Marianna

MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – The Marianna Women’s Club hosted the 12th annual Veterans Day celebration with an all-day affair. Madison Street Park was turned into a festival ground for veterans and the community. “We started the fair, and that was 12 years ago. So my decision at that time was to have an all-day activity […]

Marianna, FL · 1d

Yahoo!

TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of Headland Avenue to close for water main replacement

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) -- A section of Headland Avenue in Dothan will be closed for a water main replacement this week. The 800-900 Block of Headland Avenue, from the Hardy Street intersection to the Redoak. Street intersection, starting 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 and reopening around 12 a.m. on...

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

The 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.

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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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HCBOCC discusses planning services, infrastructure funding; honors Stafford, Ellenburg

The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners (HCBOCC) discussed potentially bringing county planning services in-house, addressed ongoing roof leaks at the Holmes County Agriculture Center, recognized two outgoing commissioners for their service, and approved additional infrastructure funding during its regular meeting Monday, November 2. The meeting included discussions about county...

Holmes County, FL · 2d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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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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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