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November 13, 2007
Enterprise City Schools asks council for 1-cent sales tax to fund $101.7 million rebuilding projects
Dothan commission changes meeting time
Two months of talk finally turned into a decision Tuesday when Dothan city commissioners changed the time and frequency of their meetings.County hires new CAO
The Houston County Commission on Tuesday hired William Dempsey as the county’s new chief administrative officer.Cottonwood man gets 102 years in dog fighting case
A judge sentenced 42-year-old Johnny Ray Lewis this morning to serve more than 100 years in prison on dog fighting-related charges a jury convicted him of last month.Police briefs
Police briefs
Friends memorialize girl killed in ATV accident
The Jackson County, Fla. community has lost two of its youngest members in traffic crashes over the past few days, the latest taking the life of a 12-year-old Sneads girl.November 12, 2007
New Panama City airport could attract fliers away from Dothan
With airports in Montgomery and Tallahassee, Fla., already eating into Dothan’s travel base, Dothan Regional Airport officials say they are taking a “wait and see” approach to the upcoming international airport in Bay County, Fla.Wiregrass honors veterans
D.J. Law stood on top of a metal folding chair to watch as the National Anthem was sung. He’s only 6, but he’s probably already been to more Veterans Day ceremonies than people much older.Cottonwood forest fire burns 67 acres
Smoke drifted across Cottonwood Road and small flames flared up out of the under brush in the woods near the town of Cottonwood Monday but state forestry officials said residents had no reason to worry for their safety.Group intervenes when child is headed to legal system
An official name for these full-time workers might be “mediators,” yet the term, “hero,” might apply when speaking to the children they serve.‘Who’s in charge?‘
Dothan school board’s unexcused absences
Parental apathy is bad enough. But if most of the school board members aren’t interested enough to participate in the public forums, can one reasonably expect anything different from parents?Disappointed in Hannity
Roaming dogs kill pet cat
Wallace recognizes coloring contest winners
Wallace Community College recently sponsored a coloring contest in a new educational publication, Kidsville News-Houston County’s Fun Family Newspaper.Chamber presents CHOICES program
In November, the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce presented a program called CHOICES to eighth-graders in the Dothan City School and Houston County School systems.Troy University to host Student Celebration
FORT RUCKER — Troy University will observe American Education Week with a Student Celebration Nov. 15 at the Fort Rucker location.Education foundation awards classroom grants
The Education Foundation for Dothan’s Future Inc. recently awarded grants to 33 teachers for use in innovative classroom projects.Troy alumnus pens revisionist history novel
A Troy University alumnus has channeled a passion for history and writing into his first novel, a revisionist history called “If Yesterday Never Comes.”Troy alumnus pens revisionist history novel
A Troy University alumnus has channeled a passion for history and writing into his first novel, a revisionist history called “If Yesterday Never Comes.”Northview names teacher, students of month
Dale County, Daleville seeking the underserved
Retired teachers to meet Wednesday
The Dothan/Houston County Retired Teachers Association will meet on Wednesday rather than the usual Thursday meeting day.Man’s death helps save lives of others
Last year, Shane Moody dreamed a car crash would take his life. More than a year after that dream, Shane’s parents, Neil and Cathy Moody, have buried their 20-year-old son. But they say their son lives on through the lives his organs helped save.November 11, 2007
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.
