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April 04, 2008
Tornado watch canceled, severe weather still possible tonight
A line of severe thunderstorms could move through the Wiregrass late Friday night and on into Saturday morning.$2.1 million AMX theft case forwarded to grand jury
Matt Ludlam authorized the payment of money to a fake company while he worked as a supervisor at AMX trucking, according to Jim Franklin, AMX’s chief financial officer.EMA sirens to sound at noon today
The Dothan/Houston County Emergency Management Agency and Dothan Communications Center will be conducting the monthly test of Community Outdoor Warning System at noon today. During this test all warning sirens will sound for three minutes. If you have any questions, please call the EMA office at 794-9720.Warning siren test at noon today
The Dothan-Houston County Emergency Management Agency and Dothan Communications Center will be conducting the monthly test of Community Outdoor Warning System today (Friday) at noon.Will Country Crossing have an entry fee?
I have been reading and hearing a lot about the new Country Crossing coming to Houston County. We all know there are various news sources, forums, etc. to look at regarding this new venture.In defense of Seagle
I read with great disdain comments penned in a March 23 letter from Mr. Ted Gamble, critical of Dothan District 6 Commissioner Keith Seagle. Contrary to Mr. Gamble’s opinion, Seagle has brought the wishes of his people to the commission table, something having been largely absent from that body for many years.No bingo in Branson
Have the honorable commissioners been to Branson, Mo., to check what is there? We have been there quite a few times. We couldn’t find any bingo, nor any other kind of “gaming.” The area is advertised as family entertainment.Our view: Thanks, Anne
The people of Dothan have been fortunate to have world-class players leading the city’s Department of Leisure Services. Under the guidance of former director Jim Oates, the city’s recreational programs and facilities grew exponentially.Dothan Police briefs
The following people were arrested by the Dothan Police Department and charged with a felony crime. They have not been convicted. Information has been provided by the Dothan Police Department.April 03, 2008
Newest mosquito species being watched
MARIANNA, Fla. — The next time a mosquito lands on your arm, you might want to take a second to tell it “Welcome to Florida” before you slap it to death.Report says Southeast does poorly in caring for children
WASHINGTON — When it comes to a child’s well being, where he or she lives may make a big difference, says a report released Wednesday by a non-partisan children’s organization.Jacob City mayor under investigation
MARIANNA, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating Jacob City Mayor David Pittman, according to Jackson County Sheriff John McDaniel and an FDLE officer.Dale Co. superintendent still questions opponent’s eligibility
As of Thursday, Dale County Probate Judge Eunice Hagler said voters would still have the option of voting Donny Bynum as their county superintendent in the June 3 primary. But incumbent Phillip Parker said he is not “ruling out” any future action in maintaining Bynum is not legally qualified.Wallace CC recognized for career readiness certification
Thanks to Wallace Community College, local employers have a better chance of identifying and hiring employees that fit their needs.New ordinance yet to resolve cat issue
Free-roaming cats – feral, dumped, and the next-door neighbor’s – and dangerous or vicious dogs as determined by breed, are two primary points of contention in the drafting of a new animal ordinance for Dothan.Woman arrested in Headland stabbing death
Dixie Wood admitted to authorities she stabbed a 27-year-old man to death with a steak knife, but it’s still unclear why she killed the man, according to Henry County Sheriff William Maddox.Headland man faces child porn charges
Dothan police investigators arrested a 27-year-old Headland man on Wednesday on child pornography charges, according to Police Capt. Larry Draughon.Wallace Community College instructor brings hawk to class
As instructional aides go, Rani the red-tailed hawk beats a PowerPoint presentation any day. Jatin Patel, a Wallace Community College instructor, brought Rani to class Thursday to demonstrate what he had been teaching his students about biology and the environment.Bill would put bingo on ballot
Legislation has been introduced in the Alabama House and Senate which could potentially outlaw electronic bingo in Houston County, apparently aimed at the electronic bingo which is planned for the proposed Country Crossing development.Woman charged with murder in Henry County stabbing
Henry County Sheriff’s investigators arrested a Headland woman late Wednesday night and charged her with the stabbing death of 27-year-old Joshua Clark, according Sheriff William Maddox.Bridge repairs to close portion of Denton Road Friday
Beginning Friday, April 4, the City of Dothan will be repairing a bridge on Denton Road located North of Flynn Road. Denton Road will be closed to through traffic between Flynn Road and Mance Newton Road.Dothan police charge Headland man with child porn crime
Dothan police investigators arrested a 27-year-old Headland man Wednesday on child pornography charges, according to Police Capt. Larry Draughon.Lotto needed for schools
I’m upset that we are always cutting back on our schools. We have people from Alabama going either to the Georgia or Florida state lines once or twice a week to buy Lotto tickets that is funding school systems in those states while ours are always getting cut some way or another.Don’t blame truck driver
The article, “Man Dies in Circle Crash,” on the front page on March 14 leaves the impression at a quick read that this is another case of a truck driver at fault for killing another person in a car. Way down in the middle it says that his uncle failed to yield the right-of-way and pulled out in front of the tractor-trailer.Protest was ‘a non-event’
I noticed in the March 14 Dothan Eagle that, according to your reporter’s estimate, 50 people showed up at a protest against bingo at the proposed country music park.Our view: Double-dipping ban
With experience as an official elected to both the Alabama Legislature and the state board of education, Bradley Byrne seemed an obvious choice to ferret out corruption in state’s postsecondary education system. He appears to have done a good job so far, and he hasn’t pulled any punches.Dothan Police brief
The following person has been arrested by the Dothan Police Department and is charged with driving under the influence. He has not been convicted. Information provided by the Dothan Police Department.Lack of Farm Bill leads to uncertainty for farmers
WASHINGTON - As he headed into planting season, farmer Carl Sanders tried to predict the future. Prices for some of the crops he grows on his farm near Enterprise, Ala., are at record highs, but he's worried those prices could come crashing down. And as he and other farmers put crops in the ground this spring, they are doing so without an important government safety net - the Farm Bill.April 02, 2008
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.
