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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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Judge denies Dothan mother's bid to withdraw plea
A Dothan mother will remain in prison for life without parole after a judge rejected to let her withdraw her guilty plea.
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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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‘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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FAA issues nationwide ground stop, no planes diverted to Dothan
Dothan, Ala (WDHN) – Flights are halted at airports across the United States due to unspecified ‘extraordinary circumstances,’ FAA says. The FAA notice on Friday afternoon said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” This is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023 when a key […]
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Dothan Fire Recruits Graduate After 11 Weeks of Training
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Recruits in Class 2026-02 graduated from recruit school after 11 weeks of training, according to the Dothan Fire Department. The department congratulated the graduates and recognized the mental and physical demands of the program. Recruits spent long days working through challenges and repeating drills to build the skills they’ll need as firefighters.
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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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HudsonAlpha to Introduce Five Startups in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Five startup companies working in agriculture, biotechnology, soil science and livestock infrastructure will share their plans during a HudsonAlpha Wiregrass event Wednesday, Nov. 18. The companies make up the first group selected for the Regions Foundation Entrepreneurial Fellows Program, according to HudsonAlpha Wiregrass. The event...
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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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Webb Road Resurfacing Begins Tuesday in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A resurfacing project on Webb Road will begin Tuesday, Nov. 17, bringing traffic shifts and crews directing motorists through the work area. The project will cover Webb Road from North Range Street to Ross Clark Circle and is expected to take two to three weeks, according to the City of Dothan.
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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.