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Troy University, Alabama Blues Project present Wiregrass Blues Fest 2012

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 12:20pm

Troy University, Alabama Blues Project present Wiregrass Blues Fest 2012

Troy University and the Alabama Blues Project will present the second annual Wiregrass Blues Fest on Saturday, Dec. 8th, at the Dothan Cultural Arts Center, to pay tribute to the famous Wiregrass blues legend, the late Big Mama Thornton.

Co-sponsored by Mercedes-Benz of Dothan, the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the Alabama Humanities Foundation, and the Hilton Garden Inn of Dothan, the Wiregrass Blues Fest will feature performances by a lineup of top performers including Mac Arnold and a Plate Full O’ Blues; Alabama blues women Debbie Bond, Shar Baby and Rachel Edwards; and Lil’ Jimmy Reed.

Gil Anthony, host of the Blues Power radio show, will emcee.

A free educational presentation on Big Mama Thornton’s life will begin at 7 p.m.

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'Color in Freedom' exhibit going on now at the Wiregrass Museum of Art

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, November 12th, 2012, 3:50pm

'Color in Freedom' exhibit going on now at the Wiregrass Museum of Art

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is currently hosting 'Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground Railroad'. This 50-piece exhibit "was created to capture the struggle for freedom and expression within the framework of this particular period in history".

The exhibition will be on display until December 27th.

For more informaiton, click here or call 334-794-3871.

The Wiregrass Museum of Art is located at 126 Museum Avenue in Dothan.

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Peanut Festival organizers say 2012 a success

Submitted by News Staff on Sunday, November 11th, 9:33 pm

For the 69th time, the National Peanut Festival has come and gone... Read More

Read the full story in The Dothan Eagle

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Cast of A&E's Duck Dynasty coming to Dothan

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 8th, 2012, 6:13pm

Cast of A&E's Duck Dynasty coming to Dothan

Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. for the Dothan Rescue Mission's Night Out with A&E's Duck Dynasty Cast! The event will be held on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows:

$50.00 Floor 1, 2, or 3
$40.00 Riser 1, 2, or 3
$30.00 Lower Balcony
$25.00 Upper Balcony

Visit the Dothan Civic Center page (under Departments/Performing Arts) to view the seating chart!

Information Source: City of Dothan

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Special Citizens' Day offers equal opportunity for fun

Submitted by News Staff on Wednesday, November 7th, 7:31 pm

Vinnie Carter tears into a bowl of nachos at the National Peanut Festival. He had just finished riding the Himalayas and other popular festival rides and was ready to sample some of the snacks vendors had to offer... Read More

Read the full story in The Dothan Eagle

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Sixth annual pow wow to take place in Daleville

Submitted by News Staff on Wednesday, November 7th, 7:29 pm

Family festivities centered around Native American culture and traditions are expected to take place in Daleville between Friday and Sunday... Read More

Read the full story in The Dothan Eagle

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Dothan PD and FD set to hold Community Meeting on November 20th

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 11:59am

Dothan PD and FD set to hold Community Meeting on November 20th

The Dothan Police Department would like to announce that the Police Department along with the Fire Department will be holding a community meeting for the residents of Commission District 2 on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 starting at 6:00 p.m. at Wiregrass Park located at 620 Sixth Ave.

The community meeting will allow for residents to participate in a question and answer type forum with both Police Chief Greg Benton and Fire Chief Larry Williams. Chief Benton and staff will also discuss the importance of personal safety during the upcoming holiday season, the success of the Community Watch Program since the programs revision and re-implementation into the community, and what is required of residents to establish an active community watch group within their neighborhood.

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