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A history of boiled peanuts and why Alabama has a marker dedicated to them
Are boiled peanuts so important to our culture we need to honor them with a historical marker? Of course. And, as far as I can determine, Alabama is the only state to have such a marker. It was erected with the aid of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the...
Dothan Leisure Services hosting annual Youth Fishing Day
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Something fishy is happening at Eastgate Park this weekend. On Saturday, between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., children ages 5 to 15 can participate in Dothan Leisure Services’ 27th Annual Youth Fishing Day. First, second, and third-place prizes will be given to those who...
BJ Kelli, Local Radio Personality, Celebrates 50 Years in Radio
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – After 50 years in the radio industry, BJ Kelli reflects on his path to radio and the opportunities it has brought him. When asked how he got into the radio industry, BJ replies, “Poor math skills!”. “I wanted to be an actual meteorologist,” said...
Alabama, for this back-to-school tax holiday, shop local!
ALABAMA (WDHN) — The state of Alabama is hosting its 19th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday July 19-21, and the city of Enterprise is encouraging its participants to shop local. Clothing priced at $100 or less, including belts, boots, diapers, hats, jackets, jeans, raincoats, school uniforms, shirts, shoes, socks,...
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