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February 22, 2009

Ashford man killed in single-vehicle crash

An Ashford man died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning a few miles outside Gordon.

Israeli coalition bargaining picks up steam
Israeli coalition bargaining picks up steam

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s outgoing prime minister called on hard-line Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new government quickly as coalition bargaining shifted into high gear Sunday.

Houston County Commission agenda

WHAT: Houston County Commission
WHEN: 10 a.m. Monday
WHERE: 3rd floor, Houston County Administration Building, North Oates Street

Clinton urges China’s continued investment in US
Clinton urges China’s continued investment in US

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is urging China to continue investing in United States Treasury bonds and said Sunday that country’s continued investment in the U.S. is a recognition that the two countries depend on each other.

Cursives! Foiled again.

The writing’s on the wall, and it ain’t in cursive.

Ban bad law

Unfortunately, a law prohibiting texting while driving would be virtually impossible to enforce and would do nothing more than kill a lot of trees for the reams of paperwork it would require.

Thanks, but no thanks

I am not a Harvard Business School graduate, but when I don’t understand something, I ask questions.

They can’t seem to stop

Is this the “change” we were promised?


February 21, 2009

Dothan police charges five with felony crimes, three with DUI

The following people were arrested by the Dothan Police Department and charged with a felony crime. They have not been convicted. Information was provided by the Dothan Police Department.

Retail industry prepares for tough times across Wiregrass
Retail industry prepares for tough times across Wiregrass

Even the best window dressing can’t pretty up the gloomy 2009 retail picture.

Dothan woman charged with possession of meth
Dothan woman charged with possession of meth

Pamela Jewel James, 33, of Sixth Avenue, faces a felony drug charge after Dothan police investigators seized several bags of meth-amphatamine during a traffic stop in the 1200 block of St. Peter Street on Thursday.

Bailout for homeowners stirs up strong feelings
Bailout for homeowners stirs up strong feelings

NEW YORK (AP) — Banks got bailed out. So did automakers. So why not struggling homeowners?

Wreck reported at Park and Main Streets in Dothan
Wreck reported at Park and Main Streets in Dothan

A two vehicle accident has been reported at Park and Main in front of CVS Pharmacy in Dothan. A staff member is on the scene.

Obama nixes plan to tax motorists on mileage
Obama nixes plan to tax motorists on mileage

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday rejected his transportation secretary’s suggestion that the administration consider taxing motorists based on how many miles they drive instead of how much gasoline they buy.

Most fertility clinics break the rules

NEW YORK (AP) — The California fertility doctor who implanted the octuplet mom with lots of embryos was no lone wolf: Fewer than 20 percent of U.S. clinics follow professional guidelines on how many embryos should be used for younger women.


February 20, 2009

Obama nixes plan to tax motorists on mileage
Obama nixes plan to tax motorists on mileage

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Friday rejected his transportation secretary’s suggestion that the administration consider taxing motorists based on how many miles they drive instead of how much gasoline they buy.

Kelly Springs students present Black History Month program
Kelly Springs students present Black History Month program

Kelly Springs Elementary School students took an unorthodox approach to presenting a black history program Friday.

Spring brings beautiful bouquets—in toilet seats?

Nothing says spring quite like a colorful bouquet of flowers ... in a purple toilet seat.

More buildings coming down in downtown Dothan

Historic Preservation Commissioners discussed the effects of their actions Friday as they voted to approve the demolition of two buildings on East Main Street and the old peanut mill on Newton Street.

Judge considers youthful offender status in hunting death
Judge considers youthful offender status in hunting death

Joe Drescher took the stand in a Henry County courtroom Friday morning, carrying a framed photo of his son, Joey.

No driver’s license for Alabama teens in trouble

Some Alabama senators want to keep teens with bad behavior off highways and roads.

After splurge, time for federal diet?

WASHINGTON – In his first month in office, President Barack Obama persuaded Congress to give out economic stimulus sweets totaling $787 billion.

LaFayette woman alleges she was kidnapped, robbed

OPELIKA - Opelika police are investigating a report from a 58-year-old LaFayette woman who alleges she was kidnapped and robbed by two women Thursday morning.

Netanyahu gets nod to form new Israeli government
Netanyahu gets nod to form new Israeli government

JERUSALEM (AP) — Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to his moderate rivals Friday to join him after the hard-liner was formally tapped to put together Israel’s next ruling coalition — an alliance that would dilute the power of nationalists bent on derailing Mideast peace talks.

Double standard

Folks in high places seem to think it is OK and even moral to avoid paying their fair share of taxes.

Downtown renaissance

You would hope everyone would realize that what we are doing down here is not just for the good of the historic district, but for the good of the city of Dothan.

Lawmaker should resign over subterfuge

Criticism of Burris has been swift and harsh, and cries for his resignation grow louder by the day.

Dothan Police briefs

The following person was arrested by the Dothan Police Department and is charged with a felony. He has not been convicted. Information provided by the Dothan Police Department.

House votes for ban on text messaging while driving vehicle

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House passed a bill Thursday that would prohibit motorists from sending or reading text messages on a cell phone while driving. 


February 19, 2009

Man brings wrestling back to Dothan
Man brings wrestling back to Dothan

It may not seem like the right time to start a professional wrestling promotion, but longtime Dothan promoter Will Pritchard says the time is now to restart his Southeastern Extreme Wrestling.

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