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Family holds memories close of son lost near start of Iraq war

TROY—Although Alabama National Guard veteran Ed Brown knew military protocol, he said none of his experience prepared him for the visit from a military chaplain to inform...

Fire burns home, business

Dothan Fire Chief Chris Etheredge said the department received a report around 5:25 p.m. Sunday that two residences were on fire. One was a business and the other was a vacant...

VFW hosts cookout, discusses future of vet organizations

On Sunday, veterans with the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Post 3073 on Taylor Road hosted a pre-Memorial Day cookout and dance for other service members in what some...

Man reported missing after Troy boating incident

Authorities searched both land and air Sunday for a man “possibly” missing after a boating incident on Saturday night.

Beryl expected to dump rain all week in Wiregrass

Showers are expected throughout the week as Tropical Storm Beryl touches shore in the southeast area, according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee, Fla., office.

TDC considers buying television advertisements

By RANDAL SEYLER 638-0212| @WCN_HCT rseyler@chipleypaper.com CHIPLEY — The Washington County Tourist Development Council met Friday to consider an advertising...

Graduation Section publishes Wednesday, May 30

Be sure to pick up your copy of the 2012 Graduation Keepsake section, publishing in the Washington County News and the Holmes County Times-Advertiser on May 30.

Memorial Day weekend Pow Wow

From Staff Reports CHIPLEY — The North Bay Clan of the Lower Muscogee Creek Indian Pow Wow concludes today, May 27, at 5 p.m. The event is being held at 1560 Lonnie Road...

Brown seeks Holmes County superintendent position

From Staff Reports BONIFAY — Buddy Brown of Westville is seeking the office of Superintendent of Schools for Holmes County. Brown intends to utilize his...

S.O.S. Animal Shelter upgrades continue

Work is continuing on schedule for the expansion project at S.O.S Animal Shelter and is heading for a late-summer finish.

City still trying to catch up on pension funding

The City of Dothan continues to play a long, expensive game of catch-up, eight years after voting to rejoin the state retirement system.

Dothan hosts Summer Food Services Program

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

Wiregrass services

The Promise Trio will be in concert at the Eddins Road Baptist Church, 7515 Eddins Road, Dothan, on Sunday, May 27, at 6 p.m. The Shiries will be in concert at the church on...

Ozark school board hires academy director, finalizes layoffs and renewals for new school year

OZARK — Ozark City Schools’ transportation director will take over next school year as the director of the district’s alternative school.

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.

CHS Student in Need

CHIPLEY — A Chipley High School senior recently lost her mother and has to take on all of the responsabilities for her funeral. Chipley High School in effort with Obert...

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...

Elba students, faculty get new calendar

Students and employees of Elba City Schools have a new calendar after the Elba Board of Education approved some tweaks Thursday.

Families celebrate graduation with seniors

“It is now time for each of us to follow our dreams,” Morgan Quattlebaum told her fellow graduates during the Enterprise High School 2012 commencement exercises...

Elba Board discusses Rainer's contract

While the Elba Board of Education voted to hire Rick Rainer as its superintendent May 15, it will not be official until both parties agree to a contract.

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.

Vacation Bible School schedule

Vacation Bible Schools

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.

Coffee BoE approves new calendar

Taking advantage of a new state provision, the Coffee County Board of Education adopted a 178-day school calendar for its students Thursday.

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...

EHS gets grant for health sciences

Enterprise High School students will have more opportunities to explore careers in healthcare after the school recently received a $150,000 grant to fund health science...

Sheriff’s Office seeks fugitives

From Staff Reports Crime Stoppers of Holmes County is currently asking for the public’s assistance in locating several wanted persons. Anyone with information...

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.

Vernon High School presents The Emperor's New Clothes

VERNON — The Vernon High School Theater is opening their production of The Emperor's New Clothes to the public at 7 p.m. tonight at the Vernon High School Auditorium...

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...

NAACP panel discussion on young men of color, justice system Saturday

Special to News DESTIN — A NAACP panel discussion entitled “Protecting Our Black Men Walking,” featuring Martin family attorney, Judge Greg Mathis, Marlon...