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November 17, 2009
Henry County jury finds woman not guilty of man’s death
A Henry County jury found a 69-year-old Missouri woman not guilty Tuesday in the death of a Dothan man during a tractor trailer crash on U.S. 431 in 2002.
Adult night club to remain closed
The owner of one of Houston County’s newest businesses said it will remain closed in the wake of an undercover operation by sheriff’s deputies that resulted in the felony arrests of two employees.
Show up for school, get a chance to win supplies
A local business is offering students a way to win $25,000 in equipment for their schools and all the students have to do to win is show up.
Dothan commissioners air concerns, complaints
When Dothan City Commissioners meet every other Tuesday, it is to accept bids, enter into contracts, make appointments, approve resolutions, and the like.
Ray Sizemore, local restaurateur, dead at 72
The man who fed Dothan breakfast for almost 40 years passed away Tuesday morning after a lengthy fight with cancer.
Public school swine flu vaccinations set to begin
The vaccine is in, and Dothan City Schools and other public school systems are set to begin swine flu immunization clinics.
King seeks DA’s input on bingo in Alabama
MONTGOMERY (AP) — Attorney General Troy King is seeking input from district attorneys as he weighs an Alabama Supreme Court ruling on electronic bingo machines in the state.
Library project gains support from commission
Mayor Mike Schmitz said he sees a number of positives in expanding and renovating the library where it sits between Burdeshaw and Newton streets.
US military base slayings prompt Pentagon review
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon will investigate its procedures in light of the Fort Hood shooting rampage, looking at how all the U.S. military services keep a watch on potential problems in their ranks, officials said Tuesday.
Police search for assailant in Ashford attack
Sheriff Andy Hughes said deputies and Ashford police were called to the 200 block of Cosby Road shortly before 10 a.m. for a reported cutting. He said deputies later found a woman had suffered a minor cut to her neck.
Wiregrass exchange student dies in car wreck
A 21-year-old military student from Singapore died Sunday night from injuries sustained in a car wreck near DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
Slocomb man faces meth charges in Florida
Florida authorities arrested a Slocomb man on Saturday on a meth distribution charge.
Dothan police charge duo with felony drug crimes
Dothan police arrested two people over the weekend on felony drug charges.
Dothan police charge five with felony crimes, five with DUI
The following people were arrested by the Dothan Police Department and charged with a felony. They have not been convicted. Information provided by the Dothan Police Department.
November 16, 2009
Troy Dothan site of new water tank
Lower-than-expected bids on a $2.5 million water project at Troy University Dothan will allow the city to install a larger capacity tank to meet the needs of a growing northwest Dothan.
Friends, co-workers remember former Dale EMA director
Cancer claimed a well-known Dale County man who so many grew to love over the last decade, but to a former nurse who met him after a small injury in Maryland, memories will last forever.
Dothan school board renews Nichols’ contract
Dothan City School Superintendent Sam Nichols remains among the ranks of the employed.
Dothan City School Board slashes budget again
Facing an additional $3.5 million in proration on top of other state funding cuts that hit the city school system last year, the Dothan City School Board on trimmed its budget on Monday.
Gaming commissions in 7 states get letters from Riley
The recent bingo ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has generated another round of letters to gaming commissions in states where electronic bingo manufacturers may be shipping machines into Alabama.
Four Wiregrass residents charged in Georgia armed robbery
Four Barbour County residents remain held behind bars after Georgia authorities charged them over the weekend with using a gun and baseball bat to rob four men from Dothan and Florida.
Local schools may get grant to reduce obesity
Local schools and agencies may be in line for $3 million in federal stimulus funding to fight obesity.
Manager, dancer at gentlemen’s club face nudity, drug charges
The manager and a dancer of a Houston County gentleman’s club face felony charges after they were arrested over the weekend.
NC searchers find body of missing 5-year-old girl
SANFORD, N.C. (AP) — A missing 5-year-old whose mother was accused of offering her for sex was found dead off a heavily wooded road in a rural area Monday, ending a weeklong search, police said.
Evidence in missing baby case quickly led to aunt, mother
Although it took four days for authorities to bring charges against two Chipley, Fla., women in connection with the disappearance of a 7-month-old girl, an officer was in the home where the girl was eventually found just a few hours after the baby was reported missing.
Coffee County sheriff killer’s case going to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will decide whether Billy Joe Magwood should be put to death for fatally shooting a Coffee County sheriff 30 years ago.
Knife incident reported in Ashford
Authorities are on the scene at a residence in Ashford where somebody was reportedly cut in their throat with a knife.
Police charge Sam’s Club employee with felony theft
Dothan police arrested a Sam’s Club employee Wednesday and charged him with felony theft from the business.
Dothan man remains jailed in sex crime burglary
A Dothan man remains held behind bars after police charged him with trying to have sex with a teenage girl after breaking into her home early Wednesday morning.
Single vehicle accident on Napier Field Road
A single vehicle accident occurred on the 3900 block of Napier Field Road at about 7:38 a.m. Monday morning. No injuries were reported.
November 15, 2009
Dothan High softball players tutor younger students
Senior members of Dothan High’s girls softball team recently got to do a little coaching of their own, helping members of a recreation league sharpen their skills.


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.
