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August 04, 2009
Unpopular but necessary
“Public input will not change what must be done.”
August 02, 2009
10 years later, murders still a mystery
We cannot help but believe that someone in the area has information that will help solve the case and give the families some peace. We urge them to come forward and share what they know.
Police pursuits kill innocents
Guidelines for chasing non-violent suspects must be revamped to ensure the safety of the public.
July 31, 2009
Mistakes should be acknowledged
In sorting out this regrettable mess, the men and women of the Mobile Police Department must respect the public interest first.
July 30, 2009
Offensive? To whom?
An image from a Victorian ad is too racy for Alabama.
July 28, 2009
President Obama’s Six-Pack Summit
President Obama cannot unring the bell.
July 26, 2009
Nurses provide, too
I agree that $12,000 could be much better spent. In fact, it would buy a lot of supplies that could be used directly by the children. I also agree and know for a fact that teachers spend personal income on items for many children. Teachers also give more than money; they give love and caring.
Change is not always better
Making changes simply to mirror other systems is foolishness.
July 24, 2009
Times are tough but could be worse
June marked the fourth consecutive month of declining revenue.
July 23, 2009
Rough water
Don’t let the placidity fool you; this controversy continues to roil deep below the surface.
July 22, 2009
Did neglect kill inmate?
A medical review revealed that Houston County Jail inmate Jonathan Scott McCall died of a bowel obstruction. In other words, the prisoner died of neglect.
July 21, 2009
That’s the way it is
For decades, Cronkite delivered the news of pivotal historic events to millions of Americans. In return, he became the most trusted man in America.
July 19, 2009
Sign off
Almost five days after the polls closed, many candidates have made sure their campaign material has been gathered up with the same diligence with which it was put out.
Nuclear watch
Since its construction began in the early 1970s, Farley Nuclear Plant has been a beneficial addition to our community by providing jobs and millions of dollars in ad valorem taxes.
July 17, 2009
One small step, 40 year later
Most Americans who were around in 1969 will remember how they spent their spare time this time 40 years ago. Even more are likely to remember on Monday, four decades after Apollo 11 touched down on the surface of the moon.
July 16, 2009
Dothan voters speak volumes
Local voters have straightened out the club license subterfuge. Perhaps the same will be done in the gambling arena. Call it what it is, then authorize it, regulate it and tax it, or prohibit it outright.
July 15, 2009
A people’s mandate
Predicting the action of Dothan’s electorate is a fool’s game; anything can happen, and has.
July 14, 2009
Apathy is a costly option
The opportunity to participate in the selection of government officials is perhaps the most precious of our rights as Americans, as evidenced by the 15th and 19th amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
July 12, 2009
Endorsements: Vote Tuesday
A recap of the Eagle’s endorsements for the municipal election
July 10, 2009
Endorsement: Gayla White for school board chairman
Gayla White has spent the last 8 years as the school board representative for District 3; as such, she has a thorough understanding of the strides that have been made by Dothan’s public school system and the distance that lies ahead. Her experience gives her a strong advantage over her opponents.
Endorsement: Mike Schmitz for Dothan mayor
Schmitz has a clear view of the challenges ahead, and a track record of clearing daunting obstacles.
July 09, 2009
Endorsement: Charles Woodall for school board District 3
Woodall’s business experience gives him the edge.
Endorsement: Taylor Barbaree for District 5
Neither challenger offers a compelling reason to oust a successful incumbent.
July 08, 2009
Endorsement: Paul Lee for District 3
The Dothan Eagle endorses Paul Lee for District 3
July 07, 2009
Endorsement: Kevin Dorsey for Dothan District 1
Kevin Dorsey is the only candidate with the promise of improving District 1.
July 05, 2009
Pay raise is ill-conceived
The school board should dismiss this unreasonable request.
July 01, 2009
A cruel irony
The irony of Nathaniel Turner’s short life is almost too much to bear.
June 30, 2009
A numbers game
Federal prosecutors call Madoff’s $65 billion Ponzi scheme the worst in history, yet the kingpin’s 150-year sentence ranks at No. 4 on the white collar crime hit parade.
June 26, 2009
The Press Thornton Future Masters
On the links at the Dothan Country Club, some of the finest junior golfers in the game have braved triple-digit temperatures to chase the dimpled white ball, competing not only against themselves, the elements and the course, but, this time, against their contemporaries.
June 24, 2009
Deflating a bloated salary
Former Postsecondary Education Chancellor Roy Johnson stole the trust of the people of Alabama, and that’s something state officials cannot easily retrieve. They can, however, reverse another of Johnson’s hat tricks.
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.
