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Michelle Obama in Panama City Beach
First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Florida Panhandle on Monday to shine a spotlight on the tourism industry that has been battered by the Gulf oil spill. She met business and tourism leaders, and walked barefoot on the beach. She also stopped at an ice cream shop, proclaiming that the region is a wonderful place to visit. Obama's plane landed at the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City. That airport was built to bring in more tourists...
First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Florida Panhandle on Monday to shine a spotlight on the tourism industry that has been battered by the Gulf oil spill. She met business and tourism leaders, and walked barefoot on the beach. She also stopped at an ice cream shop, proclaiming that the region is a wonderful place to visit. Obama's plane landed at the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport in Panama City. That airport was built to bring in more tourists...
Ingram gives drug awareness speech in Geneva
The courtroom in the Geneva county courthouse was packed today with people who were there to hear Eddie Ingram give a speech about illegal drugs. He went in depth about meth, ecstasy, cocaine, and marijuana, and what the outcome of someone who uses those drugs is. He said more than 16 million Americans use illegal drugs monthly. That has risen by over 2 million in just the past several months. Eddie also said that 6 out of every 10 high...
The courtroom in the Geneva county courthouse was packed today with people who were there to hear Eddie Ingram give a speech about illegal drugs. He went in depth about meth, ecstasy, cocaine, and marijuana, and what the outcome of someone who uses those drugs is. He said more than 16 million Americans use illegal drugs monthly. That has risen by over 2 million in just the past several months. Eddie also said that 6 out of every 10 high...
Correct way to use a median
On the way to work this morning, I almost got in an accident because I was using a median correctly, however the car that almost hit me was not. This is something that really does irritate me, not just in Dothan, but everywhere I go. People need to learn how to use a median correctly. Some people don't know how and some people just don't care. For those of you that just don't know, I am going to show you....
On the way to work this morning, I almost got in an accident because I was using a median correctly, however the car that almost hit me was not. This is something that really does irritate me, not just in Dothan, but everywhere I go. People need to learn how to use a median correctly. Some people don't know how and some people just don't care. For those of you that just don't know, I am going to show you....
Three Cowarts teens Arrested for Doughnut Shop Robbery
Three Cowarts teenagers are now in custody for a doughnut shop robbery in Ashford. Houston County Sheriff’s investigators arrested, Kandice McLendon, 19, Cody Postema, 17, and Cody Lee Pippin, 18, in refrence to the armed robbery of the Loyless Doughnut Shop, which is located on Highway 84 East in Ashford. The incident occurred back in May of this year. Pippin was already currently facing eighteen other pending felony charges from previous events. Each of the offenders were charged with felony...
Three Cowarts teenagers are now in custody for a doughnut shop robbery in Ashford. Houston County Sheriff’s investigators arrested, Kandice McLendon, 19, Cody Postema, 17, and Cody Lee Pippin, 18, in refrence to the armed robbery of the Loyless Doughnut Shop, which is located on Highway 84 East in Ashford. The incident occurred back in May of this year. Pippin was already currently facing eighteen other pending felony charges from previous events. Each of the offenders were charged with felony...
Shooting at the 800 block of Randolph Street in Dothan
The Dothan Police Department believes a shooting that occurred on Wednesday night is believed to be self defense. The shooting, which occurred in the 800 block of Randolph Street in Dothan, occurred around 8:30 on Wednesday night. According to police, a 30-year-old man was shot once in the abdominal area. The shooter, a 59-year-old male then drove the younger man to a local hospital, where he is believed to be in stable condition. Police began their investigation as to the...
The Dothan Police Department believes a shooting that occurred on Wednesday night is believed to be self defense. The shooting, which occurred in the 800 block of Randolph Street in Dothan, occurred around 8:30 on Wednesday night. According to police, a 30-year-old man was shot once in the abdominal area. The shooter, a 59-year-old male then drove the younger man to a local hospital, where he is believed to be in stable condition. Police began their investigation as to the...
Gulf Shores Benefit Concert Postponed Until July 11th
Due to concerns about surf conditions on the Alabama beach where the concert was scheduled to take place, the Jimmy Buffett and Friends benefit concert scheduled for this Thursday has been postponed until Sunday, July 11th. “Nobody hates this more than I do but I guess, as the song says, it’s hard to reason with hurricane season,” Jimmy said. “For those going anyway, thank you. My sister Lulu will take good care of you. For the rest of you, we...
Due to concerns about surf conditions on the Alabama beach where the concert was scheduled to take place, the Jimmy Buffett and Friends benefit concert scheduled for this Thursday has been postponed until Sunday, July 11th. “Nobody hates this more than I do but I guess, as the song says, it’s hard to reason with hurricane season,” Jimmy said. “For those going anyway, thank you. My sister Lulu will take good care of you. For the rest of you, we...
Pilot Club of Dothan provides funds to bring Project Lifesaver to Geneva County
Today, through the work of the members of the Pilot Club of Dothan, local families can gain peace of mind. This service organization has diligently worked to provide the funding for Project Lifesaver, a program that enables law enforcement officials to quickly locate individuals with mental disorders, who have been enrolled in the program, who have wandered from home.
Today, through the work of the members of the Pilot Club of Dothan, local families can gain peace of mind. This service organization has diligently worked to provide the funding for Project Lifesaver, a program that enables law enforcement officials to quickly locate individuals with mental disorders, who have been enrolled in the program, who have wandered from home.
Teen sailor describes pride, fear of solo voyage
By JACOB ADELMAN Associated Press Writer MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (AP) -- Abby Sunderland said Tuesday she faced down moments of terror on the high seas when her boat was rolled over by a rogue wave as she tried to sail around the world. Still, the 16-year-old was proud of her effort, hoped it might inspire others and wasn't ready to abandon sailing. "The past few weeks have been really crazy for me," said Sunderland, who looked poised and comfortable...
By JACOB ADELMAN Associated Press Writer MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (AP) -- Abby Sunderland said Tuesday she faced down moments of terror on the high seas when her boat was rolled over by a rogue wave as she tried to sail around the world. Still, the 16-year-old was proud of her effort, hoped it might inspire others and wasn't ready to abandon sailing. "The past few weeks have been really crazy for me," said Sunderland, who looked poised and comfortable... 
