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Grizzly Ranch to Host Family Spring Fest in Hartford
HARTFORD, Ala. (WDNews) — Grizzly Ranch Bear Rescue is inviting families out for a weekend of food, fun and furry friends during its upcoming Family Spring Fest. The event is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Grizzly Ranch, located at 622 Grove Road in Hartford.
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SEACT Brings Annie to Life at the Dothan Opera House
Dothan, AL. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily met with Kendall Shows and Adam Jones to discuss SEACT’s upcoming production of Annie, which will take place at the recently renovated Dothan Opera House. Shows takes on the role of Miss Hannigan, a character she has dreamed of playing since childhood after being inspired by Carol Burnett’s iconic portrayal. Jones plays Oliver Warbucks, bringing the character to life with a practiced New York accent.
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Headland’s Vandegrift set to join Huntingdon Hawks band
HEADLAND, Ala. (WDHN)—Since his earliest memories, Headland native Joseph Vandegrift has been a fan of music, and on Friday, he had the opportunity to see his dreams come true, a dream that started many years ago. Joined by family and friends, Vandegrift made it official, signing on to join the Huntingdon Hawks band. Vandegrift has […]
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NashCar Show Is Rolling Into the Wiregrass
Dothan, Al. (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News sat down with Nash, also known as Nash Carr, to talk about bringing his nationally traveling NashCar Show tour back to his home turf in the Wiregrass. A local graduate with deep ties to the community, Nash described the event as a pre-homecoming of sorts, with an even bigger homecoming announcement on the horizon.
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Geneva teen could crack Top 30 on American Idol
GENEVA, Ala. (WDHN) — After getting the golden ticket from a stellar audition weeks ago and shining during Hollywood week, Kiera Howell is now heading to the golden room with a chance to crack the top 30 on American Idol. “I was freaking out, I think they made the group before me step forward, genuinely […]
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Taylor Made Festival 2026 Brings Fun in a Big Way
Taylor, Ala. (WDNews) – Spring is coming in a big way with the return of the Taylor Made Festival 2026, set for Saturday, March 21. The annual event will feature an Easter egg hunt with 15,000 eggs along with the New South Cruisers Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Sister Act Opens Thursday Night in OZARK
OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) — The curtain goes up tomorrow as Dale County and Ozark City Schools present Sister Act at the Flowers Center for the Performing Arts. Opening night is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, kicking off a three-night run that continues through Saturday, Feb. 28. All performances begin at 7 p.m.
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This Stunning State Park In Alabama Will Wash Away All Your Worries
Need a place where stress melts faster than an ice cream cone in August?. Frank Jackson State Park in Opp, Alabama is that magical spot where your blood pressure drops with every step you take into its 2,050 acres of pure natural bliss. Alabama has been keeping this tranquil treasure...
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Friends of the Library to Host Author Terah Shelton Harris in DOTHAN
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Readers in the Wiregrass will have a chance to spend the evening with bestselling author Terah Shelton Harris next month at the Dothan Main Library. The Friends of the Library will present “An Evening with Terah Shelton Harris” on March 5 at 6:30 p.m. inside the Dothan Main Library Community Room, located at 445 N. Oates St.
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Popular Enterprise restaurant closes after nearly 60 years
An iconic restaurant in the Wiregrass closed its doors over the weekend, sending shockwaves across the community + the rest of the state. Cutts Restaurant made the announcement on social media, saying its final day open would be Feb. 13. “After 60 years… it’s time. Cutts Restaurant will be closing...
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Steve Earle Bringing 51 Years of Songs and Stories to DOTHAN Opera House
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Steve Earle is headed to the DOTHAN Opera House this summer as part of his “51 Years of Songs & Stories” tour. According to a release from Six String Southern Productions, Earle will perform on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Tickets...
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El Jalisco opens Abbeville location
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Local chain restaurant El Jalisco has opened a new location in Abbeville. The location at 205 Kirkland Street opened February 3 and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony February 15. This location was originally a gas station. Before El Jalisco, is was home to Sinclair Shakes and Sips, a smoothie bar that has […]
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Parade Organizers Urge Bead Donations for 2027 Celebration
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — As Mardi Gras festivities wrap up, local parade organizers are asking the community to help give beads and parade throws a second life. Residents who collected extra beads, cups, plush toys or other throws during the celebration are encouraged to donate those items back to the Krewe for use in next year’s parade. Organizers say recycling throws helps reduce waste and keeps the annual event growing.
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Tone Loc to Miss Dothan Parade After Emergency
DOTHAN — Tone Loc will not appear as Grand Marshal for Saturday’s Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras parade after experiencing a medical emergency while traveling to Alabama. According to a statement released by the Krewe of Kolosse, the artist was traveling from Los Angeles, California, to DOTHAN early Saturday morning when he suffered a medical emergency and was admitted to a hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. No additional details were released out of respect for his privacy.
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Joseph Habedank in Concert with HCHS Gospel Music Group
The Holmes County High School Gospel Music Group will host a gospel music concert on Saturday, February 28 beginning at 6 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, located at 595 Son In Law Road in Bonifay. The evening will feature a mix of gospel standards and contemporary favorites performed by HCHS students.
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‘Happiest Day in Dothan’: Everything you need to know for the 2026 Mardi Gras parade
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — If you’re ready to let the good times roll on the ‘Happiest Day in Dothan,’ you should prepare for some new changes to the 2026 Mardi Gras parade. It’s year 11 for the Krewe of Kolosse Mardi Gras parade in Dothan — a three-mile parade that starts in the Garden District and […]
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WATCH LIVE: KOK Mardi Gras Parade in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The “Happiest Day in Dothan” is upon us! The annual Krewe of Kolosse (KOK) Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade takes over downtown on Saturday, February 14. In case you are not able to make it to the parade, WDHN has you covered. We will be livestreaming the parade as it turns […]
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Flo’s Kitchen extends business hours
Longtime local Troy favorite Flo’s Kitchen announced this week that it will be extending its hours at least through the spring. Flo’s Kitchen, which has been in operation in Troy for 15 years, will now be opened from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and also 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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Dothan Mardi Gras returns Saturday with route changes
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The 11th annual Krewe of Kolosse parade returns Saturday with more than 40,000 people expected to attend Alabama’s second-biggest Mardi Gras event. The three-and-a-half mile parade kicks off at 3 p.m. in the Garden District with a new route change. Instead of Foster Street, floats and beads will roll down Saint Andrews Street to make room for growing crowds.