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March 18, 2008
Dual enrollment program rarely utilized
Troy University has had a dual enrollment program for about 15 years, but few students are taking advantage of it.Former police employee’s arrest linked to civil suit
The recent arrest of a Dothan Police Department records employee on charges that she illegally checked for criminal records for several people has links to four people involved in a pending lawsuit filed by the employee’s husband.Walking trail to be upgraded this summer
Leila Chanid walks the Westgate Park walking trail about every other day.Country Crossing could impact two small churches
When Rev. Walter White Jr., was a kid, he went to Smithville School, a tiny one-room wood building in southern Houston County.Wiregrass faces ‘very small’ chance of severe weather Wednesday
The Wiregrass area could face severe weather Wednesday, but the chances are slim.Newton man arrested, Abbeville man sought on sex offense charge
Authorities recently charged two convicted sex offenders with moving without permission.March 17, 2008
Our view: Federal shield law is long overdue
In 2005, Judith Miller, then a reporter for The New York Times, spent 85 days in jail for refusing to testify before a federal grand jury about the identity of the source who revealed Valerie Plame as an operative for the CIA.On sports and religion
Sports has for some time been one of the materialistic gods of America. The good athlete, no matter the age, will be praised and allowed to get by more easily than most anyone else.More information sought on Country Crossing
The recent front-page article in the Eagle certainly cast a positive light on the proposed Country Crossing complex designed to rival Branson, Mo. This may well be a project of great benefit to Houston County and the surrounding area.Esto, Fla., woman sentenced to life for drowning daughter
A Holmes County, Fla., woman was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the drowning death of her 7-year-old daughter.Dothan woman charged with wrecking several cars
Dothan police investigators arrested a 59-year-old woman and charged her with damaging multiple cars Sunday, according to police spokesperson Thomas Davis.Dothan and Ozark Police briefs
The following people were arrested by either the Dothan or Ozark Police Departments.Clinic was a success
Many thanks to the volunteer lawyers, support staff, law enforcement and fire department personnel who assisted with the recent Wills for Heroes clinic.City of Dothan Permit and Inspection Office temporarily relocates
Due to renovations to create a “One Stop Shop," the City of Dothan’s Permits and Inspections Office is temporarily relocating to Room C on the first floor of the Dothan Civic Center.Two robberies, one hit-and-run in Ozark
OZARK — Ozark police are searching for two men involved in two unrelated robberies in the city between Friday and Monday.Newton man gets 100 years for shooting
Tyler Patrick attended classes at Wallace Community College and worked as a server at The Blue Plate to make some extra money.Enterprise man gets 25 years for robbery of Dothan law office
An Enterprise man received a 25-year sentence Monday and became the last of three people sentenced for their involvement in an armed robbery of a Dothan law office.Dothan program to get juveniles on track may become federal casualty
A partnership between the Dothan City Schools and a program to get juvenile delinquents back on track may become a casualty of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.Dothan Animal Control Committee meets for first time
A local pet owner said she understands some people have little regard for cats, but no cats or dogs have ever damaged her personal property. Children, on the other hand, have.Utility companies prepare for Country Crossing
Representatives of local utility companies are poised to step in to serve Country Crossing, and expect a meeting this week to address the infrastructure needs of the development.Enterprise keeps smallest St. Patty parade record
Enterprise will keep its “World’s Smallest St. Patrick’s Day parade” bragging rights for another year.Siran Stacy accident report shows other driver legally intoxicated
Nearly four months after a crash that left six people dead, the Houston County district attorney’s office has released the blood alcohol level for the driver authorities said was at fault.Daleville man charged with murder for fatal stabbing
A Daleville man who was on parole for his involvement in a stabbing last summer was charged with murder in the stabbing death of an Enterprise man on Sunday.Correction: Regarding article in Sunday’s Dothan Eagle
In an article in the Sunday Dothan Eagle of March 16, the Eagle erroneously reported that developer Ronald Eugene Gilley had filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 1999.Candidate for sheriff charged with DUI
A Jackson County, Fla., sheriff’s candidate was arrested and charged with driving under the influence on Monday following an early-morning traffic crash, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports.Judge recuses himself from Dale County murder conspiracy case
OZARK - A Dale County district judge has recused himself from a case involving two men charged with conspiracy to kill three people, including a Dale County circuit judge.Siran Stacy crash report shows other driver intoxicated
Nearly four months after a motor vehicle crash that left six people dead, the Houston County District Attorney has released the blood alcohol level for the driver authorities said was at fault.Ozark police still investigating robbery, hit-and-run
OZARK - Ozark police are still searching for a man who robbed a store across from the Dale County Courthouse and then hit the store owner with the door on the vehicle he was driving.Newton man sentenced to 119 years in prison for robbery and assault
A judge sentenced a Newton man to serve more than a 100 years behind bars for a shooting that nearly killed a 20-year-old man during a robbery.March 16, 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.
