Bomb threat just a scare

July 02, 2009

By Ebony Horton

There was an alleged bomb threat Thursday at the Dale County Courthouse. Deputies brought hazardous material from an alleged meth lab in Ariton to the courthouse. Authorities called in Dothan officials to assist in determining whether the bomb-like materials would detonate. The package was shot at twice but did not blow, authorities said, and there were no injuries.

Bomb threat just a scare

By Ebony Horton

There was an alleged bomb threat Thursday at the Dale County Courthouse. Deputies brought hazardous material from an alleged meth lab in Ariton to the courthouse as evidence from the scene. Authorities called in Dothan officials to assist in determining whether the bomb-like materials would detonate. The package was shot at twice but did not blow, authorities said, and there were no injuries.

From Former Sheriff Mixon, first day of bike ride to Alaska

July 01, 2009

By Ebony Horton

If you didn’t know, former Dale County Sheriff Bryant Mixon is taking a trip to Alaska on bike to help raise money for the Ski-Hi foundation that helps children with disabilities.
Here is a blog entry he sent from his first day:
“!st day ...left ozk @ 9am   to mtgy ihop earl bankston, buddy wegman, mike bruhm,buzz from dothn.,  cliff brown,john gaudet and yours truly.
Pleasant ride and temp to mtgy…Very hot to tuscaloosa… 192 miles today,
only 11,000 more to go!!!
One bike down in centreville only pride suffered major damage…will not name said embarasee…Catfish rest. tonite…too hot to eat!!!
Early to bed at best value inn…then off we go to ft. smith, ark….500+ miles.
bryant     july 1, 2009”

Child abuse stats

By Ebony Horton

Child abuse stats are on the rise. I will work on a story on that today. Also, there should be a list of fireworks policies in Dale County cities.