A new photography exhibition at the Wiregrass Museum of Art displays the startling, devastating and hard-won moments of World War II from the archives of the Associated Press. Below, Wiregrass area veterans have share their memories of wartime. Compiled from interviews by Jody K. Harper “We went overread more…
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Tommy Ricketts passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. Dothan Magazine featured a story about his life and legacy of volunteer service in our Sept/Oct 2007 issue. We’re republishing our story this morning in honor of his memory. story by Jeanne Sigler Tommy Ricketts is a self-made man. Fromread more…
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Dothan’s hottest spring party brings a touch of Kentucky Derby style to town story by Taylor Wheeler | Dothan Magazine At the Kentucky Derby, a horse may win the race and yet still finish a close second – to the hats. In fact, the “Most Exciting Two Minutesread more…
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story by Nick Stakelum | Dothan Magazine The Toadlick Music Festival is returning to Dothan this spring for three days of family-friendly outdoor concerts, food and fun. The festival organizers have put together a big-name lineup of stars such as 3 Doors Down, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Luke Bryan, Jakeread more…
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Clayton Jordan’s recovery from a bone-breaking fall becomes a chance for his church and the community to give back to someone who gave so much of himself over the years. story by Nick Stakelum | Dothan Magazine Most people never get the chance to learn the full impact theirread more…
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2013 Regional Battle of the Bands at Harvest Church at 6pm (2727 Fortner Street). Contemporary Christian bands and worship teams from all over the tri-state area will be competing for the grand prize of a complimentary three-song demo in a local Dothan studio. The winning team will also open for “American Idol” season 11 finalist [...]
Foster Fest on Foster Street in downtown Dothan from 6pm-9:30pm. Held the third Friday in May-November 2013, Foster Fest is a free downtown evening celebration. There will be street vendors, live music and antique cars. The 100 block of N. Foster will be closed for through traffic and lined with antique cars, while citizens enjoy [...]
2013 Parade of Homes. The Home Builders Association of Dothan & The Wiregrass Area will feature more than 20 beautiful homes. The popular annual event showcases the superb craftsmanship and design of area home builders, suppliers and trade contractors. The Parade is a highly anticipated event each year, drawing hundreds of people for its home [...]
4th Annual Hardee’s Ride for Hope hosted by Wiregrass Hope Group and sponsored by Hardee’s. Registration will be from 9am – 10am at all 3 start/registration locations: Hardee’s by Home Depot in Dothan; Hardee’s in Abbeville; Hardee’s in Enterprise. The ride’s finale will be at 3pm at the Hardee’s of Dothan by Home Depot. The [...]
Homeless Stand Down/Connect sponsored by The Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH) at Love In Action Ministries/Harbor Church (320 North Foster Street) from 10am – 2pm. The Homeless Stand Down/Connect will provide assistance and a hot meal to our homeless population. We are reaching out to the Wiregrass Community for help with volunteers as [...]
Five Star Salute to Our Veterans/WWII at the Wiregrass Museum of Art from 2pm – 4pm. Photographs from the archives of The Associated Press will be on display along with an outdoor concert by Fort Rucker’s 98th Army “Silver Wings” Band. All are welcome! For more information visit WiregrassMuseum.org.
Memories of World War II at the Wiregrass Museum of Art. The WMA is pleased to present a selection of rare and some never-before-seen photos from World War II released from The Archives of The Associated Press. With photos culled from tens of thousands of archived images, this exhibition aims to provide a visual record [...]
