Wiregrass Daily News

10/18/2025

🏈 Friday Night Lights in the Wiregrass! 🏈

It’s game night, Wiregrass! Drop your high school football scores and updates in the comments below ⬇️

Whether you’re at the stadium or following from home, we want to hear how your team is doing!

Share your photos, big plays, and final scores — let’s keep everyone in the loop this Friday night.

10/18/2025

Check out our interview with Carrie Wilson, founder of RISE, to learn more about what the organization does for the Wiregrass, and upcoming events!

Dothan, Al (WDNews) – Wiregrass Daily News had the pleasure of meeting with Carrie Wilson, founder of RISE—Reaching Individual Success Thru Empowerment to discuss her mission to build financial confidence across the Wiregrass. After 11 years in banking, Wilson watched neighbors get sidelined by ...

10/18/2025

🍁🎃 Fall is in full swing across the Wiregrass!

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, tomorrow’s the perfect day to get out and enjoy one of the many local fall festivals and trunk-or-treats happening across the area. From hayrides and costume contests to food trucks, craft vendors, live music, and pumpkin patches — there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🍬 And don’t forget — on Sunday, several local trunk-or-treats will be taking place! It’s a great chance for kids to dress up, grab some candy, and enjoy a safe, family-friendly evening out.

Bring your family, grab your friends, and soak up the cooler weather while supporting our local communities.

👇 Check out the comments for a full list of festival and trunk-or-treat locations, times, and event details!

If you know of any local fall events happening that aren’t listed, please add them in the comments so others can join in on the fun!

10/17/2025

🚨 Foster Farms Recalls Nearly 4 Million Pounds of Chicken Corn Dogs — Consumers urged to check freezers and discard affected products immediately. ⚠️

WASHINGTON — (WDNews) — Foster Poultry Farms, LLC is recalling about 3.96 million pounds of chicken corn dog products after reports of wood pieces embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Oct. 4, 2025. FSIS says the recall...

10/17/2025

🌟 Exciting News, DOTHAN!

We’re thrilled to welcome Troy University Athletics Baseball to host an all-inclusive Kid’s Baseball Camp at James Oates Park!
Young athletes will learn pitching, hitting, defense, baserunning, and more from the Troy Trojans themselves!

Grades K-7
📅 November 1, 2025
8:00–8:30 a.m. Registration | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Camp
💲 $54 per camper
📍 James Oates Park | 798 Campbellton Hwy, Dothan

It’s the perfect opportunity for young ballplayers to sharpen their skills and have a blast on the field!

10/17/2025

In 2024 Alone, 25,047 Crashes in Alabama Involved Licensed Drivers Ages 15–19

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging families statewide to help young drivers build safer habits during National Teen Driver Safety Week, observed Oct. 19–25. Under the theme “Driven to Drive Right,” ALEA is partnering with the U.S. Department ...

10/17/2025

🎃 Get Ready, Enterprise! Spooky in the Park Returns Oct. 24 👻

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — Enterprise Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to get into the Halloween spirit at the annual Spooky in the Park on Friday, October 24, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Johnny Henderson Family Park. The free, family-friendly event draws thousands of residents each year...

10/17/2025

🚨Jackson County - A routine traffic stop led to a major drug trafficking arrest early Friday morning after a driver allegedly fled deputies and tossed kilograms of co***ne onto the roadway during a pursuit.

According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy pulled over a vehicle around 7:43 a.m. after noticing it swerving. The driver, identified as Miquel Hatcher, refused to exit the car and sped away.

Deputies say Hatcher threw roughly two kilograms of co***ne from his vehicle during the chase before troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol used a PIT maneuver to disable his car.

Once stopped, Hatcher was arrested without incident. A search of his vehicle and the nearby area uncovered three kilograms of co***ne, 2.2 pounds of ma*****na, and an undisclosed amount of cash.

Hatcher faces multiple charges including Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Trafficking in Co***ne, Possession of Ma*****na, and Destruction of Evidence.

Sheriff Donald Edenfield commended the teamwork that led to the arrest.

“Our deputies work tirelessly to keep dangerous drugs out of Jackson County,” Edenfield said. “Every arrest like this one sends a clear message — we will not tolerate drug trafficking in our communities.”

The sheriff’s office thanked the Florida Highway Patrol for its assistance. The case remains under investigation.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office(850) 482-9624 with information.

10/17/2025

📢Dothan Opens New Sections of Westgate Trail

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The City of Dothan’s Department of Leisure Services announced that Zones 8, 1, 2, and 3 of the Westgate Trail Project will officially open to the public on Saturday, October 18.

Public Works will begin the next phase of the project Monday, October 20, focusing on Zones 4 and 5. Zone 5 will temporarily serve as a shared area for walkers, bikers, and runners. City officials are asking all users to exercise caution in construction areas.

Leisure Services also noted that adhesive being applied to the white trail could make surfaces sticky for a short time, affecting shoes, bike tires, and strollers. Trail users are urged to follow posted signage and barricades for safety.

Once completed, the upgrades will improve safety, accessibility, and overall enjoyment for all trail users.

For updates and information, contact Dothan Leisure Services at 334-615-3700 or visit www.dothanleisureservices.org.

10/17/2025

Senator Tuberville Backs Bill Requiring English-Only CDL Testing for Safer Roads

ALABAMA, (WDNews) – U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has joined Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in introducing the Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act, a bill that would require all commercial driver’s license (CDL) testing to be conducted in English and strengthen ...

10/17/2025

KISS Original Guitarist "Ace Frehley" Has Died

(WDNews) — Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band KISS, has died at the age of 74. Frehley’s agent confirmed he died peacefully Thursday surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following complications from a recent fall. Born Paul Daniel Frehley on ...

10/17/2025

Southeastern Cooling, Inc Forecast

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day across the Wiregrass! Expect plenty of sunshine with a few passing clouds and a high near 85°F. A gentle ESE breeze at 5 to 10 mph will keep things comfortable.

Tonight, a few early clouds will drift away, leaving us with mostly clear skies and a pleasant low around 58°F.