12:37 PM LITTLE MISS NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVAL DATE MOVED
The Little Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant has been postponed to Sunday, Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Dothan Civic Center. The pageant was originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10. Organizers changed the date after carefully reviewing the possibility for tropical storm force winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes across the Wiregrass.
11:34 AM DOTHAN POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTS COFFEE WITH A COP DAY
Dothan: Today is National Coffee with a Cop Day, and the Dothan Police Department is taking part at Dakota Coffee, Westside Dothan.
Captain Rachel David, Dothan Police Department:
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for our citizens to hang out with local police officers and get to know us. Oftentimes people have questions for law enforcement but may not want to approach us while we’re on scenes, knowing that we’re dealing with situations. So this gives us the opportunity to take a few hours out and spend time just having a conversation and getting to know one another. Coffee is on us today, so we’re providing anybody who comes with a cup of coffee.”
The event was free and was held nationwide, with communities across the country getting to know their police officers.
Chief Will Benny, Dothan PD:
How do you feel about this event today? It’s a national event, but locally, what does this mean to you?
“We’ve been doing this event for several years, and it’s a great way to connect with community members. It gives people a chance who maybe wouldn’t have a run-in with the police, or come to the police station for any certain event, to connect with police officers. This is also a wonderful opportunity for children. It’s a great environment for them to get introduced to the local police officers of our community. Through school events and things like this, we’re making sure kids know they can always trust police officers. It’s very important to us.”
DOTHAN COMMISSION MEETING
DOTHAN: Dothan Commission meeting for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
UPDATE: TROPICAL SYSTEM EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN
WIREGRASS: Forecasters are watching a tropical system in the Gulf that could strengthen to hurricane strength before reaching the central Gulf Coast Saturday.
The storm, expected to be named Isaías, could bring strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and isolated tornadoes to parts of the Gulf Coast and Alabama this weekend.
Current forecast guidance suggests the system could track near or through the Alabama coast, but officials say it is still too early to determine specific impacts or locations.
Forecasters expect a clearer picture as the storm becomes better organized and additional hurricane hunter data becomes available.
Residents across Alabama are encouraged to closely monitor the forecast and prepare for possible severe weather this weekend.
1:40 PM FORMER OPP CITY SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT PASSES AWAY
OPP: From Opp City Schools –
In Loving Memory of a Beloved Educator and Leader
It is with profound sadness that Opp City Schools shares the passing of our former Superintendent, Emily Edgar.
For 37 years, Mrs. Edgar faithfully served Opp City Schools, beginning her career with our district at just 19 years old. Throughout those years, she served in many roles, touching the lives of countless students, families, educators, and community members before concluding her career as Superintendent.
Mrs. Edgar loved Opp City Schools, but even more importantly, she loved the people who make up our schools and our community. She led with dedication, compassion, integrity, and a genuine desire to do what was best for others. She was deeply loved by those who knew and worked alongside her and was highly respected throughout the education community.
Upon her retirement, Mrs. Edgar wrote, “I love this place, and the past 37 years will remain in my heart forever.” Today, we can say with certainty that she will remain in the heart of Opp City Schools forever as well.
Her influence can be seen in the students she served, the educators she encouraged, the leaders she mentored, and the school system she devoted her life to strengthening. Her legacy is woven into the history of Opp City Schools and will continue for generations to come.
We extend our deepest love, prayers, and sympathy to Mrs. Edgar’s family, friends, former colleagues, and all those whose lives were touched by her.
Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat!!
Thank you, Mrs. Edgar, for 37 years of service, leadership, friendship, and love for Opp City Schools. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
