November 06, 2008
Peanut Festival: Jimmy Wayne in concert
Country music singer Jimmy Wayne performed at the festival Wednesday, Nov. 5. Wayne recorded the Number #1 single Do You Believe Me Now.
Festival Food: Roasted Sweet Corn
Get a buttery ear of roasted sweet corn from the Dothan Civitan Club at the National Peanut Festival.
November 05, 2008
Colby O’donis performs at the Peanut Festival
Colby O’Donis performed at the National Peanut Festival Tuesday, Nove. 4, 2008.
Wiregrass natives making dramatic entrance at Peanut Festival
As boys growing up in the Wiregrass, Jason and Paul weren’t much different from their school mates, in that each fall, they counted the days until the National Peanut Festival.
Festival Food: Pork skins and fresh squeezed lemonade
Get carb. free fried pork skins and fresh squeezed lemonade from Troy’s Pork Skins.
Impressed by NPF judges
This letter is written to say thank you to the NPF and its staff for the use of these wonderful judges who work to give recognition to those who submit entries.
November 04, 2008
Almost 200 people compete in this year’s peanut recipe contest
Apparently, good cooks start young.
Animals strut their stuff in the ring
The poodle paused before taking off in a sprint and leaping through a ring of fire.
Singer uses childhood experiences to help others
Jimmy Wayne understands the age-old rags-to-riches tale better than most.
NPF Choir Festival
Choirs from Vestavia Hills High School and Westover High School were among several that performed at the Dothan Opera House Monday.
Festival Food: Elephant Ears
The Boys Scouts of America are serving this fried dough treat topped with cinnamon and sugar.
November 03, 2008
Peanut Festival plays host to Calf and Greased Pig scrambles
Annalaura Watson had been kicked and nearly trampled by the calf, but there was no way she was letting go of the halter she had slipped around its neck.
Festival Food: The Corndog Man
No trip to the Peanut Festival is complete without a trip to The Corndog Man.
November 02, 2008
Son Country concert provides music with a message
Listeners were entertained by a variety of music and a gospel message
Headland Band Boosters wait long time for booth at Peanut Festival
The boosters’ booth isn’t on food row, but director John Taylor said he’s thankful to be included among the vendors this year.


News editor Christie Kulavich guides you to fun events happening in the Wiregrass.
Sports writer Drew Champlin writes about the latest sports news from Troy University.
Reporters Lance Griffin and Debbie Ingram write about latest news released on the country music development planned for Houston County.