Articles in Community
Frozen Pizza Burglar – On The Loose
(DOTHAN): On Monday December 20th at roughly 4:00 p.m. a burglary was reported on West Washington street. Burglaries in Houston County are not all that uncommon, but this one had a little twist. The burglar was not interested in the laptop that was near the window he broke into. He also was not interested in the desktop computer he walked by, or the television. This burglar had something else on his mind. After spending nearly 40 minutes in the residence...
(DOTHAN): On Monday December 20th at roughly 4:00 p.m. a burglary was reported on West Washington street. Burglaries in Houston County are not all that uncommon, but this one had a little twist. The burglar was not interested in the laptop that was near the window he broke into. He also was not interested in the desktop computer he walked by, or the television. This burglar had something else on his mind. After spending nearly 40 minutes in the residence...
T.O.P.S. Angel Tree
It's that time of the year!!! T.O.P.S. is asking that you look into your HEARTS and HELP us fulfill a child.s dream for Christmas.T.O.P.S. has the Angel Tree up, and full of little ones who need your help in fulfilling a wish of their little heart's desire.PLEASE STOP BY MAMA TINA MISSION HOUSE LOCATED AT 605 N. ALICE ST. IN DOTHAN, AL TO PICK UP SOME ANGELS OFF THE TREE OR POSSIBLY DROP MONETARY GIFTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LITTLE...
It's that time of the year!!! T.O.P.S. is asking that you look into your HEARTS and HELP us fulfill a child.s dream for Christmas.T.O.P.S. has the Angel Tree up, and full of little ones who need your help in fulfilling a wish of their little heart's desire.PLEASE STOP BY MAMA TINA MISSION HOUSE LOCATED AT 605 N. ALICE ST. IN DOTHAN, AL TO PICK UP SOME ANGELS OFF THE TREE OR POSSIBLY DROP MONETARY GIFTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE LITTLE...
Downtown Christmas is This Saturday, Free Family Fun!
Free Family Fun on Saturday, December 4th, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on North Foster Street in Downtown Dothan. Everybody's favorite thing will be back this year, the freshly made snow! There will be two play areas, one for children ages 6 and under, the other is for children above 6 all the way up to adults. The Boll Weevil Choo-Choo Train will be there giving children train rides (this is where my little boys love to stay the...
Free Family Fun on Saturday, December 4th, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on North Foster Street in Downtown Dothan. Everybody's favorite thing will be back this year, the freshly made snow! There will be two play areas, one for children ages 6 and under, the other is for children above 6 all the way up to adults. The Boll Weevil Choo-Choo Train will be there giving children train rides (this is where my little boys love to stay the...
Noble & NEC Partners
NOBLE- National Organization Black Law Enforcement and National Exhoodus Council who declared Pastor Kenneth Glasgow of Dothan Alabama one of the National Leaders in re-entry, anti- violence, gang prevention, and public safety. Just Partnered together at the 2010 National Association for Drug Courts. They wrote a Memorandum of Understanding because of the need of ex-offenders and Law Enforcement to work together to create Public Safety for all. This is happening all over the country and one of our very own is a leading...
NOBLE- National Organization Black Law Enforcement and National Exhoodus Council who declared Pastor Kenneth Glasgow of Dothan Alabama one of the National Leaders in re-entry, anti- violence, gang prevention, and public safety. Just Partnered together at the 2010 National Association for Drug Courts. They wrote a Memorandum of Understanding because of the need of ex-offenders and Law Enforcement to work together to create Public Safety for all. This is happening all over the country and one of our very own is a leading...
2010 Houston County & Alabama Election Results
Governor Ron Sparks (D) 548517 43% 57% 714819 Robert Bentley (R) 2200 of 2843 precincts reporting - 77% Lt. Governor Jim Folsom (D) 599100 50% 50% 600447 Kay Ivey (R) 2200 of 2843 Precincts Reporting - 77% Attorney General James Anderson (D) 506538 43% 57% 662781 Luther Strange (R) 2200 of 2843 Precincts Reporting - 77% State Treasurer Charlie Grimsley (D) 490005 41% 59% 693447 Young Boozer (R) 2200 of 2843 Precincts Reporting - 77% US Representative 2nd District...
Governor Ron Sparks (D) 548517 43% 57% 714819 Robert Bentley (R) 2200 of 2843 precincts reporting - 77% Lt. Governor Jim Folsom (D) 599100 50% 50% 600447 Kay Ivey (R) 2200 of 2843 Precincts Reporting - 77% Attorney General James Anderson (D) 506538 43% 57% 662781 Luther Strange (R) 2200 of 2843 Precincts Reporting - 77% State Treasurer Charlie Grimsley (D) 490005 41% 59% 693447 Young Boozer (R) 2200 of 2843 Precincts Reporting - 77% US Representative 2nd District...
Food Safety Tips and News
Food Safety is a very important thing that everyone should be aware of. From the head chef's of restaurants right down to the housewives, everyone needs to practice food safety. There are a whole list of things that can cause all kinds of diseases, and they are things that you put on your kitchen counter and handle with your bare hands. Below is a website that gives facts about foodborne illness and how to keep yourself and your family from...
Food Safety is a very important thing that everyone should be aware of. From the head chef's of restaurants right down to the housewives, everyone needs to practice food safety. There are a whole list of things that can cause all kinds of diseases, and they are things that you put on your kitchen counter and handle with your bare hands. Below is a website that gives facts about foodborne illness and how to keep yourself and your family from...
Pastor Kenneth Announces
(DOTHAN) Pastor Kenneth Glasgow announced a press release Monday afternoon at 4:00 in front of the Houston County Courthouse to discuss 2 lawsuits he is filing. Below is the press release sent out for this event. We called this Press Conference to announce 2 more Lawsuits against Andy Hughes of the Houston County Sheriff’s Dept. First of all he has denied our organization and others access to members within our organization. Under the Federal Laws of Freedom of Religion and...
(DOTHAN) Pastor Kenneth Glasgow announced a press release Monday afternoon at 4:00 in front of the Houston County Courthouse to discuss 2 lawsuits he is filing. Below is the press release sent out for this event. We called this Press Conference to announce 2 more Lawsuits against Andy Hughes of the Houston County Sheriff’s Dept. First of all he has denied our organization and others access to members within our organization. Under the Federal Laws of Freedom of Religion and...
Farm Program at Landmark Park
(DOTHAN--) On Saturday, November 27, Landmark Park will host a monthly farm program on soap making. The program will be held at 11 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. on the Wiregrass Farmstead. Participants will gather on the Wiregrass Farmstead and farm manager Sid Brannon will demonstrate making soap the old fashioned way in an iron pot in the backyard of the Waddell House. Farmsteads in the late 1800s would save grease from meat and make lye from wood ashes....
(DOTHAN--) On Saturday, November 27, Landmark Park will host a monthly farm program on soap making. The program will be held at 11 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. on the Wiregrass Farmstead. Participants will gather on the Wiregrass Farmstead and farm manager Sid Brannon will demonstrate making soap the old fashioned way in an iron pot in the backyard of the Waddell House. Farmsteads in the late 1800s would save grease from meat and make lye from wood ashes....
REPTILE FEEDING PROGRAM AT LANDMARK PARK
(DOTHAN) Landmark Park will give visitors a chance to meet our snakes face to face on the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.Amber and Chainsaw, Landmark Park's two corn snakes, will be featured at the program. Also, meet Indy, our Eastern Indigo snake, and learn why these Alabama reptiles are so important to the environment on Sunday, November 14 at 4 p.m.The feeding program is free with paid gate admission. Daily park admission is $4 for adults, $3...
(DOTHAN) Landmark Park will give visitors a chance to meet our snakes face to face on the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.Amber and Chainsaw, Landmark Park's two corn snakes, will be featured at the program. Also, meet Indy, our Eastern Indigo snake, and learn why these Alabama reptiles are so important to the environment on Sunday, November 14 at 4 p.m.The feeding program is free with paid gate admission. Daily park admission is $4 for adults, $3...
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Time For Change
As I sit here and literally cry and Pray. It really concerns me that we take our right to vote for granted. It's kind of ironic that we all felt the pressure of not being able to vote when we experienced that right being taken away from us. Concerning the gaming issue. However; the opportunity has come now that we can truly make a change. I have a lot of questions to ask some of the candidates that remain a...
As I sit here and literally cry and Pray. It really concerns me that we take our right to vote for granted. It's kind of ironic that we all felt the pressure of not being able to vote when we experienced that right being taken away from us. Concerning the gaming issue. However; the opportunity has come now that we can truly make a change. I have a lot of questions to ask some of the candidates that remain a...
Miranda Joseph Of Enterprise Running For State Auditor
Miranda Karrine Joseph was born and raised in Enterprise, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a undergraduatee degree in Accounting and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She also is a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor). She currently audits banks in Alabama and Florida. She has audited Credit Unions throughout the entire state as well. Joseph is travelling the state campaigning and getting her message out to the people of Alabama. She is proud to represent...
Miranda Karrine Joseph was born and raised in Enterprise, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a undergraduatee degree in Accounting and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. She also is a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor). She currently audits banks in Alabama and Florida. She has audited Credit Unions throughout the entire state as well. Joseph is travelling the state campaigning and getting her message out to the people of Alabama. She is proud to represent...
Old Fashioned Fish Fry For The Candidates
Taylor Ace Hardware located on Hwy 84 in Cowarts, Alabama is hosting a good old fashioned fish fry to support the candidates of the 2010 election. Paul Lee, Eddie Ingram, and George Flowers will be some of the many guests expected to attend. Owner, Tony Taylor, says that he wants to give the public an opportunity to put faces and values with the names on the voting ballots. The fish fry will kick off at 11:00 a.m. and is expected...
Taylor Ace Hardware located on Hwy 84 in Cowarts, Alabama is hosting a good old fashioned fish fry to support the candidates of the 2010 election. Paul Lee, Eddie Ingram, and George Flowers will be some of the many guests expected to attend. Owner, Tony Taylor, says that he wants to give the public an opportunity to put faces and values with the names on the voting ballots. The fish fry will kick off at 11:00 a.m. and is expected...
Underwater Communication System Donated To The Houston County Rescue Squad
The Houston County Rescue Unit (HCRU) has received a donation supporting the purchase of an underwater communication system consisting of full-face dive masks and surface base units. HCRU divers are currently being trained and certified in the use of this equipment, which will greatly enhance diver safety and efficiency while conducting underwater searches in area waterways. These searches usually involve in-water hazards, dangerous marine life, and zero visibility. With the new equipment, divers will be able to communicate with one...
The Houston County Rescue Unit (HCRU) has received a donation supporting the purchase of an underwater communication system consisting of full-face dive masks and surface base units. HCRU divers are currently being trained and certified in the use of this equipment, which will greatly enhance diver safety and efficiency while conducting underwater searches in area waterways. These searches usually involve in-water hazards, dangerous marine life, and zero visibility. With the new equipment, divers will be able to communicate with one...
Wiregrass Heritage Festival at Landmark Park
Syrup Making will be the Featured Event During Wiregrass Heritage Festival (DOTHAN) On Saturday, October 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Landmark Park will celebrate our agricultural heritage with the annual Wiregrass Heritage Festival. One of the featured activities on the Wiregrass Farmstead will be the annual grinding of the sugar cane for syrup making. Few farms in the Wiregrass at the turn of the century were without sugar cane. It was grown to supply syrup and crude brown...
Syrup Making will be the Featured Event During Wiregrass Heritage Festival (DOTHAN) On Saturday, October 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Landmark Park will celebrate our agricultural heritage with the annual Wiregrass Heritage Festival. One of the featured activities on the Wiregrass Farmstead will be the annual grinding of the sugar cane for syrup making. Few farms in the Wiregrass at the turn of the century were without sugar cane. It was grown to supply syrup and crude brown...
Dothan Job Fair
The Houston County Jobs Task Force, City of Dothan, the Alfred Saliba Family Services Center, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Dothan Area Career Center are hosting a Community Job Fair on Tuesday, October 19th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Dothan Civic Center. About 60 employers are going to participate in the job fair. Business and industry representatives from Dothan and the surrounding area will be accepting applications and resumes. They will also be providing information...
The Houston County Jobs Task Force, City of Dothan, the Alfred Saliba Family Services Center, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Dothan Area Career Center are hosting a Community Job Fair on Tuesday, October 19th from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Dothan Civic Center. About 60 employers are going to participate in the job fair. Business and industry representatives from Dothan and the surrounding area will be accepting applications and resumes. They will also be providing information...
The Jon Lee Foundation holds Boston Butt Sale to benefit the physically disabled
After the success of the 2nd Annual JonJam held at Landmark Park, The Jon Lee Foundation iseager to take the next step and make lives of local people better through The R.E.A.L. Project.The Foundation will be holding a Boston Butt Sale on October 22nd at Solomon Chevrolet with theproceeds to benefit "The R.E.A.L. Project” (Refurbished Equipment Assisting Lives).For those not familiar with Jon Lee, he is a Dothan native that had an unfortunate accident inAugust 2008 after he fell and...
After the success of the 2nd Annual JonJam held at Landmark Park, The Jon Lee Foundation iseager to take the next step and make lives of local people better through The R.E.A.L. Project.The Foundation will be holding a Boston Butt Sale on October 22nd at Solomon Chevrolet with theproceeds to benefit "The R.E.A.L. Project” (Refurbished Equipment Assisting Lives).For those not familiar with Jon Lee, he is a Dothan native that had an unfortunate accident inAugust 2008 after he fell and...
Bereaved Families Join in 14th Worldwide Candle Lighting
The death of a child is devastating and it’s important to the family that the child always be remembered. That’s why members of the Compassionate of the Wiregrass Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) will participate in an annual worldwide event designed to honor the memories of all children, regardless of age, who have died. The chapter is joining Sunday, December 12, with hundreds of organized memorial services around the world for The Compassionate Friends 14th annual Worldwide Candle Lighting,...
The death of a child is devastating and it’s important to the family that the child always be remembered. That’s why members of the Compassionate of the Wiregrass Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) will participate in an annual worldwide event designed to honor the memories of all children, regardless of age, who have died. The chapter is joining Sunday, December 12, with hundreds of organized memorial services around the world for The Compassionate Friends 14th annual Worldwide Candle Lighting,...
Golf Carts on the Roadway
The Dothan Police Department has seen a rise in motorized golf carts on the roadway, especially those driven by children. In an effort to educate and remind the public that this is unlawful we have created a public service announcement that addresses this concern.Copies of this announcement are available at the front desk of the police department and we are asking our local media to help us spread the word about this dangerous issue. If anyone needs a copy delivered,...
The Dothan Police Department has seen a rise in motorized golf carts on the roadway, especially those driven by children. In an effort to educate and remind the public that this is unlawful we have created a public service announcement that addresses this concern.Copies of this announcement are available at the front desk of the police department and we are asking our local media to help us spread the word about this dangerous issue. If anyone needs a copy delivered,...
ROAD CLOSURE: BENTON STORE ROAD
BENTON STORE ROAD, between Bill Yance Road and Highway 52 will close tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6, 2010.This closure is located approximately 0.4 miles South of Bill Yance Road, where Benton Store Road intersects with the Bay Line Railroad tracks. Benton Store Road will re-open on or by Friday morning, October 8, 2010.Additional closures are expected along the Bay Line Railroad path. Next week there will be two separate closures along Wallace Buie Road....
BENTON STORE ROAD, between Bill Yance Road and Highway 52 will close tomorrow, Wednesday, October 6, 2010.This closure is located approximately 0.4 miles South of Bill Yance Road, where Benton Store Road intersects with the Bay Line Railroad tracks. Benton Store Road will re-open on or by Friday morning, October 8, 2010.Additional closures are expected along the Bay Line Railroad path. Next week there will be two separate closures along Wallace Buie Road.... 
