RECALL: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of approximately 44,064 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail due to potential contamination with elevated levels of lead. The recall was initiated by Pacific Coast Producers on October 1, 2026 and affects products distributed to Walmart stores in seven states.
The specific product recalled is the 15-ounce Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from Concentrate. The cocktail was distributed and sold in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wyoming.
DOTHAN, Ala. — Forget the tricks and bring on the treats! Downtown Dothan is getting ready for a spook-tacular Saturday as BooFest 2026 takes over Porter Park with a full day of Halloween fun for the entire family.
The festivities are happening tomorrow, Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Families can expect a little bit of everything, from adorable costumes and spooky crafts to tasty food, live entertainment and enough Halloween excitement to make even a friendly ghost want to join the party.
More than 70 vendors will be ready to welcome visitors, hand out treats and offer plenty to explore. If all that trick-or-treating works up an appetite, head to the Boo Bites Zone, where 10 food trucks will be serving up delicious options. After all, Halloween candy is great, but sometimes you need something a little more substantial than a chocolate bar!
Youngsters can show off their Halloween creativity during the Kids’ Costume Contest at 11 a.m. Whether they’re dressed as superheroes, princesses, tiny monsters or something only a child’s imagination could dream up, the contest promises plenty of cuteness and costume fun.
At noon, the spotlight shifts to the Local Celebrity Pie Eating Contest. Forget fancy table manners — this is one competition where getting a little messy is part of the fun! Visitors can cheer on local personalities as they dig in and see who can handle the sweet challenge.
Live entertainment will keep the Halloween spirit going throughout the day, with performances featuring SEACT, Alabama Dance Works and Up To No Good.
Kids can also burn off some energy in the Kids’ Activity Zone, sponsored by D.R. Horton Greater Dothan-Troy, featuring inflatables and a rock climbing wall. Spooky crafts, face painting and additional activities will give little goblins and ghouls even more reasons to celebrate.
Whether your family comes dressed in Halloween costumes or simply ready for a fun day out, BooFest offers a chance to enjoy local entertainment, support area vendors and make memories together.
So grab those costumes, bring the kids, invite the grandparents and get ready for a Saturday filled with treats, laughter and Halloween magic.
BooFest 2026 takes place Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Porter Park in downtown Dothan. It’s free-spirited Halloween fun for the whole family — and the only thing scarier than the decorations might be watching your favorite local celebrity take on that pie-eating contest!
Madrid United Methodist Church are Smoking Pork Loins and Ribs to day. And Saturday . They are on the Corner of South State Hwy 109 and Hwy 605. Sitting next to the Boiled Peanuts Stand
PANAMA CITY BEACH: Thousands of motorcycles are rolling onto local roads, and Panama City Beach police are ready for them. Thunder Beach, the city’s fall motorcycle rally, kicked off yesterday and runs through Sunday, October 25th, bringing extra officers out to keep the streets safe.
Many Wiregrass residents take part in the festivities, while others just come out to appreciate the bikes and enjoy the event.
Police are cracking down on the kind of behavior that turns a fun ride into a dangerous one: excessive acceleration, burnouts and reckless driving.
The PCBPD Special Operations Division says drivers and riders each have a part to play, urging drivers to look twice and check their mirrors a couple of times before changing lanes or making turns, since motorcycles are very hard to spot in blind spots.
Riders got a message too. They received the reminder to be patient, noting that it’s easy to want to zip around traffic but not worth the risk.
Expect the heaviest traffic near the rally’s biggest gathering spots, Frank Brown Park and the Harley-Davidson dealership, both on Back Beach Road. Drivers in that area should stay alert and give bikes plenty of room.
Thunder Beach runs through Sunday, October 25th in Panama City Beach.
JACKSON COUNTY, FL.: It’s spooky season! While many aren’t familiar with The Bellamy Bridge Heritage Trail, a half-mile walking path outside Marianna in Jackson County, Fla., you should be. It leads from a parking area on CR 162 to the historic Bellamy Bridge over the Chipola River.
The Northwest Florida Water Management District, Jackson County Parks & Recycling and the Friends of Bellamy Bridge opened the trail on November 1, 2012. It offers a chance to see the plant and animal life of the Upper Chipola River floodplain and draws people of all ages, including those drawn by the bridge’s ghost story. Daytime visits are open to everyone, while after-dark visits are arranged with a guide by calling (850) 693-1580 and leaving a message.
Historian Dale Cox said the steel-frame bridge is the oldest of its type still standing in Florida and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The crossing itself has been documented since 1686, meaning people have been crossing the river there for more than 300 years.
Most visitors come hoping to see a ghost. According to local legend, Elizabeth Bellamy, known as the burning bride, caught fire on her wedding night, ran from the house in flames and died. Her spirit is said to haunt the bridge as she waits for her husband to return. Whether or not a ghost is real, the legend has become part of Jackson County’s history.
Newly finished footbridges, or elevated boardwalks, now make the trail accessible during high water. Cox said that without them, he would not have been able to reach the bridge that day.
Cox is also working on a new documentary about the bridge and its history, set for release on October 30.
Madrid United Methodist Church are Smoking Pork Loins and Ribs to day. And Saturday . They are on the Corner of South State Hwy 109 and Hwy 605. Sitting next to the Boiled Peanuts Stand
