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License suspended for Dothan attorney

A Dothan attorney recently had his license to practice law suspended after he apparently misappropriated funds from a trust account.

School burglary report not prosecuted

Dothan Police officers responded to a reported burglary at Houston Academy this week, only a few days before the school held its graduation ceremony.

Beverlye eighth-graders raise more than $1,300 for Miracle League

Score one for the next generation.

Hidden Lake hosts Learn-A-Thon event

Travis Fretts shows off the tools of his trade to Hidden Lake Elementary students, explaining how they help him and other Dothan firefighters save lives.

Henry County Veterans Service Office closing

Henry County’s veterans service office is preparing to close on June 1.

Gordon woman gets pre-trial diversion in animal cruelty case

A Gordon woman arrested after Houston County authorities seized more than 200 dogs and cats from her home could have her animal cruelty charge dismissed after she was recently...

Former teacher's bail reduction request denied

Circuit Court Judge Butch Binford has denied a former teacher’s request to lower his bail of $500,000 on each of the seven felony charges against him.

Funeral, fund set for Carroll High School coach

A funeral service for Carroll High School head football coach Stacey Watters and his 10-year-old son Quentin is set for Thursday, and a fund has been set up at Regions Bank for...

Dothan hosts Summer Food Service Program

The City of Dothan will be participating in the Summer Food Services Program.

QUALIFYING ENDED TODAY AT NOON

At the close of qualifying at 12 Noon Friday, the following candidates had qualified for the July 31 General Primary: Surveyor - Lodge Holman, incumbent (D) Coroner - Todd...

Western wax museum at Heard Magnet School

Third-grade students at Heard Magnet School brought the wild west to life during a wax museum.

Dothan, Houston County offices closed for Memorial Day

The City of Dothan and Houston County offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Dothan City Schools sets new calendar

Responding to new mandatory stop/start dates from the Alabama Legislature, the Dothan City Schools has created a new calendar for the school system.

Man faces Coffee County child porn charge

The federal government recently indicted a man for allegedly possessing child pornography in Coffee County.

Dothan Police make burglary arrest

Dothan Police have arrested and charged a man with third-degree burglary.

Dothan City Schools sets new calendar

Responding to new mandatory stop/start dates from the Alabama Legislature, the Dothan City Schools has created a new calendar for the school system.

BamaJam Farms' future to include recreation, housing, shopping

Standing on a platform at BamaJam Farms, country singer John Anderson looked out over what will be known as the Hillybilly Swingin’ Swimmin’ Hole – a nod to...

Ariton man charged with capital murder

Betty Pugh hopes the recent arrest made in her son’s murder will serve as just the beginning of providing some long-awaited answers.

City schools accepts 432 students into magnet program

The results are in and the Dothan City Schools have informed parents of students applying for admission into its magnet programs whether their children got into the schools.

Fort Rucker holds annual memorial service

Vietnam veteran Bill Seyler said he attended Fort Rucker’s Memorial Ceremony on Thursday for two reasons.

Ozark students, officials remember head coach

You can peck or you can soar. The statement was one said often in the Carroll High School football locker room as head coach Stacey Watters walked from player to player, huddle to...

QUALIFYING UPDATE:

As of 2 p.m. Thursday the following candidates had qualified for the July 31 General Primary: Surveyor - Lodge Holman, incumbent (D) Coroner - Todd Hunter, incumbent (D) Tax...

Ozark football coach killed in crash

Carroll High School football coach Stacey Watters and his 10-year-old son were killed in a wreck in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday morning.

Dothan VFW welcomes first African American post commander

Dothan’s Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3073, welcomed its second female and first African American Post Commander, Akeaster Searcy, in February, but her time at the helm is...

Houston County Commission District 4 general election moved to July

Houston County Probate Judge Luke Cooley announced Thursday that the District 4 county commission general election has been moved from August to July.

Teen charged in Dothan jewelry thefts

Dothan police have arrested a teenager on charges that he allegedly stole $2,800 worth jewelry from two local businesses.

Enterprise man could face more charges

Bernard Namon Blackmon, 26, of Enterprise, was denied a bail reduction by District Court Judge Benjamin Lewis at a hearing on Tuesday.

Former teacher to face more porn charges

Houston County Sheriff’s investigators say they found nude pictures of two girls on a former Rehobeth High School teacher’s cell phone, including some of one of his...

A Day to Remember in Ashford

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Ashford marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach...

Former teacher to face more porn charges

Houston County Sheriff’s investigators say they found nude pictures of two girls on a former Rehobeth High School teacher’s cell phone, including some of one of his...

Medical college, industrial recruitment key topics at economic forum

The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) was one of the top discussion points at the fourth annual Wiregrass Economic Forum on Wednesday.

Biking for wounded veterans

Scot King is on a two-year solo ride through 48 states, but he isn’t traveling alone.

Dale sheriff, parolees speak to students during intervention program

Eddie Pope was among speakers that met with students and their parents Wednesday about how to make better choices in school and home.

Armed robbery suspect asks for bond reduction

A Dothan woman’s bond reduction is under advisement by District Court Judge Benjamin Lewis.

Clio man killed in shooting

A 58-year-old Clio man has died as a result of murder, according to Clio Police Chief Richard Johnson.

Robber shot by Enterprise barber shop owner

Police in Enterprise are looking for a Dothan man in connection with the robbery of a barber shop, which ended with the barber shop owner shooting the robbery suspect in the thigh.

Qualifying Update

As of noon Thursday the following candidates had qualified for the July 31 General Primary: Surveyor - Lodge Holman, incumbent (D) Tax Commissioner - Sylvia Hood, incumbent (D) ...

Dothan Police make arrest in vehicle break-in

Dothan police have arrested a 34-year-old man on a charge he broke into a vehicle in the 600 block of East Adams Street last month.

Info sought in Enterprise assault that left man hospitalized

Enterprise police are looking for information in an assault that left a 35-year-old man with severe head injuries early Tuesday morning.

Ozark woman wanted for fraud charge

Dothan Police are looking for a 25-year-old Ozark woman wanted on a fraud charge in connection to the theft of a woman’s purse.

Teen charged in Wicksburg shooting plot

Houston County Sheriff's investigators have arrested a 13-year-old boy on charges he planned to kill several students at Wicksburg School.

Air Traffic Services Command changes hands at Fort Rucker

FORT RUCKER — Dozens of officials attended a ceremony at Fort Rucker Tuesday honoring the outgoing commander of both the Air Traffic Services Command (ATSCOM) and the 164th...

City schools make major textbook purchase

The Dothan City School Board on Tuesday voted to purchase about $750,000 worth of math textbooks Tuesday night.

Melinda McClendon wins Houston County Dist. 4 seat

Melinda McClendon beat out three challengers on Tuesday to win the Houston County Commission Dist. 4 seat.

Patrick reflects on 33 years with Dothan Leisure Services

It has been almost 34 years since Robin Patrick was poring over artist renderings and plans for a major attraction in Dothan that would be known as Water World.

Four charged in Headland man's death

Four people are charged with capital murder in the death of a Headland man, who died Thursday after spending two weeks in the hospital being treated for injuries he received while...

James Summerset

James E. “Whistle” Summerset, 79, of Blakely died Sunday, May 12, 2012, at his home. Mr. Summerset was born June 8, 1932, in Clay County, Ga., to the late Wheeler...

Deadlines approaching for SURE program

Farm Service Agency Executive Director Debra Kleckley reminds producers that the approaching June 1, 2012, deadline is for Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments and the Direct...

Preschoolers learn safety

BC announces academic honors

Bainbridge College Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tonya Strickland announced the following students who earned academic distinction for the 2012 Spring Semester by having...