DOTHAN: Walmart is offering a 26-item holiday meal basket stocked with major brands and staples, available starting today, Oct. 28.
The centerpiece is a Butterball whole turkey priced at 97 cents per pound, with an estimated weight of about 13.5 pounds. The basket also includes Stove Top stuffing mix and dinner rolls.
Sides include mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and three casseroles: green bean casserole made with Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup, corn casserole with Jiffy corn muffin mix, and sweet potato casserole topped with Jet-Puffed mini marshmallows. Pumpkin pie with whipped topping rounds out the meal.
How to get it
The Walmart Holiday Savings Basket can be purchased in stores or online from Oct. 28 through Dec. 24, 2026. Free Express Delivery is available for the basket through Nov. 30, 2026.
Shoppers in the Wiregrass can check stock or order for pickup at the Walmart Supercenters in Dothan.
WIREGRASS: Every day throughout the country, brave men and women stand ready to answer the call when others need help.Today, October 28, National First Responders Day, we pause to recognize these dedicated individuals and express our heartfelt gratitude for their service, courage and sacrifice.
From law enforcement officers and firefighters to emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics and 911 dispatchers, first responders play a vital role in protecting lives and keeping our communities safe. They are often the people we turn to during some of the most frightening and uncertain moments of our lives.
When emergencies strike, first responders run toward danger while others are trying to get to safety. They respond to accidents, fires, medical emergencies and dangerous situations, often putting their own lives at risk to help complete strangers.
Behind every call is a person who needs help, a family waiting for news or a community depending on someone to arrive. First responders carry the responsibility of making critical decisions under pressure, sometimes facing circumstances that most people will never experience. Their work requires more than training and skill. It takes compassion, strength, courage and a deep commitment to serving others.
While their service is often visible during an emergency, the personal sacrifices they make are not always seen. Long hours, missed holidays, time away from loved ones and the emotional weight of difficult calls are all part of a responsibility they willingly accept to help others.
National First Responders Day is an opportunity to recognize not only their bravery but also their humanity. These men and women are parents, spouses, children, friends and neighbors who leave the comfort of home to help someone else’s family in a moment of need.
Today, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all first responders. Your courage, compassion and unwavering dedication make a difference every single day. Whether you are answering an emergency call, providing lifesaving medical care, fighting a fire or working behind the scenes to coordinate a response, your service matters.
To our fellow first responders, we are proud to serve alongside you. Thank you for showing up when it matters most, for standing strong during difficult moments and for making our communities safer through your commitment to others.
On National First Responders Day, and every day, may you know that your service is appreciated, your sacrifices are not forgotten and the lives you touch matter more than words can express.
SLOCOMB: Those of us traveling through Slocomb will soon encounter a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Alabama Highway 52 and County Road 73.
According to the city of Slocomb and the Alabama Department of Transportation, the intersection will temporarily become a three-way stop beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28.
The new traffic pattern is expected to be in place by the end of the day Wednesday as construction continues in the area.
Motorists are urged to use caution, watch for newly installed stop signs and allow extra travel time when traveling through the intersection.
ALABAMA: The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states, including Alabama, have sued Dollar General, alleging the discount retailer repeatedly charged customers more than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and in advertisements.
The lawsuit claims the company failed to adequately address pricing discrepancies despite receiving tens of thousands of customer complaints.
The FTC and states allege the practices caused widespread financial harm to shoppers, including people who depend on discount stores for everyday necessities.
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joined the lawsuit, saying consumers should be charged the advertised prices, and said, “The price on the shelf is supposed to be the price you pay,”
According to the complaint, thousands of Dollar General stores allegedly overcharged customers because the company lacked adequate safeguards to prevent pricing errors.
The FTC and states say consumers nationwide filed tens of thousands of complaints that items rang up at higher prices than advertised.
The lawsuit also alleges the company knew about the problem but failed to implement sufficient policies and practices to correct it.
Dollar General operates more than 20,000 stores nationwide and markets itself as a low-price alternative for household goods and other essentials. The allegations matter most to shoppers who rely on advertised prices to manage tight budgets.
The claims remain allegations, and the court will decide the case’s outcome.
The lawsuit includes an example involving an Alabama shopper who reported pricing discrepancies in June 2026.
According to the lawsuit, the customer purchased several items that rang up at higher than those displayed on store shelves.
One example involved Twinkies listed at $2.50 but charged at checkout for $3.50. The shopper also reported discrepancies involving paper towels, toilet paper and bleach.
Alabama officials allege that misleading prices in advertisements and in-store pricing violate the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act, which prohibits certain deceptive or misleading business practices.
The state is seeking relief available under the law, including refunds, restitution, civil penalties and court orders requiring changes to business practices.
Which states joined the Dollar General lawsuit?
The FTC and 20 states filed the complaint against Dollar General. The states participating in the lawsuit are:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Florida
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Michigan
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Utah
Wisconsin
Alabama has 993 Dollar General locations.
Dollar General operated more than 20,893 stores nationwide as of April 2026, according to figures cited in the lawsuit.
The federal complaint says about 80% of Dollar General stores are located in towns with populations of 20,000 or fewer. It also states that roughly 75% of the U.S. population lives within five miles of a Dollar General location.
DOTHAN: As the holiday season approaches, SARCOA is inviting the community to come together and help make Christmas a little brighter for seniors who need it most.
You can be someone’s Santa this Christmas. Visit the official SARCOA website beginning October 30 to view the wish lists, purchase needed items or make a donation.
Sometimes, the greatest gift isn’t something fancy or expensive. It’s the comfort of knowing someone cares. Visit sarcoa.org for more information.
LEVEL PLAINS: Two drivers were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a collision at a Level Plains intersection left one vehicle overturned.
The Level Plains Police Department said the crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at U.S. Highway 84 and Dale County Road 109.
Early information suggested one vehicle was headed west on U.S. 84 when a second vehicle pulled out from County Road 109 into its path. The two collided, and the westbound vehicle rolled over.
Police reported minor injuries. Enterprise Rescue transported both drivers to the hospital for treatment.
The Level Plains Police Department, Level Plains Volunteer Fire Department, Dale County Sheriff’s Office and Enterprise Rescue responded to the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
