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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...
Leura Canary’s “October Surprise” Becomes Reality
Legal Schnauzer reported on September 8 that Leura Canary, U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, was planning to indict a number of legislators and casino operators as an "October Surprise" designed to affect the November election. That prediction became reality with news that an indictment of 11 individuals was issued this morning, and the FBI began making arrests. VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor, four state senators, and several lobbyists were among those indicted. Canary, a holdover from the...
Legal Schnauzer reported on September 8 that Leura Canary, U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, was planning to indict a number of legislators and casino operators as an "October Surprise" designed to affect the November election. That prediction became reality with news that an indictment of 11 individuals was issued this morning, and the FBI began making arrests. VictoryLand casino owner Milton McGregor, four state senators, and several lobbyists were among those indicted. Canary, a holdover from the...
Suspicious Deaths are Piling Up on the Political Front in Alabama
A senior vice president at the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) died last week from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, marking at least three people with ties to our state's ruling conservatives who have died under unusual circumstances in the past six months. Ralph Stacy was in charge of strategic communications and was a chief lieutenant to BCA president Bill Canary. Montgomery police have released few details about Stacy's death, except to say they responded last Tuesday to a report...
A senior vice president at the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) died last week from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, marking at least three people with ties to our state's ruling conservatives who have died under unusual circumstances in the past six months. Ralph Stacy was in charge of strategic communications and was a chief lieutenant to BCA president Bill Canary. Montgomery police have released few details about Stacy's death, except to say they responded last Tuesday to a report...
Goodyear Blimp Flies Over Dothan
(Dothan): I received a phone call this afternoon from a friend telling me to go outside our office and look up. As I did, the Goodyear blimp was almost directly overhead. Possibly on it's way back from the Alabama vs. Florida game, the blimp seemed to slowly make progress fighting the wind. - -Dothan Eye News-...
(Dothan): I received a phone call this afternoon from a friend telling me to go outside our office and look up. As I did, the Goodyear blimp was almost directly overhead. Possibly on it's way back from the Alabama vs. Florida game, the blimp seemed to slowly make progress fighting the wind. - -Dothan Eye News-...
Vantage Sourcing To Locate New Facility In Taylor Plaza To Create 350 New Jobs
DOTHAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Press Release Contact: Matt Parker President (334) 792-5138 Taylor, Ala. — Scott Stanford, co-owner of Vantage Sourcing, LLC, announced today that due to their growth in business and the opportunity to meet customer demand, the company will expand and establish an additional facility in the Wiregrass area. Vantage Sourcing will locate a second call center in Taylor Plaza located on Highway 52 West in Taylor, Ala. While the second call center is being completed and...
DOTHAN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Press Release Contact: Matt Parker President (334) 792-5138 Taylor, Ala. — Scott Stanford, co-owner of Vantage Sourcing, LLC, announced today that due to their growth in business and the opportunity to meet customer demand, the company will expand and establish an additional facility in the Wiregrass area. Vantage Sourcing will locate a second call center in Taylor Plaza located on Highway 52 West in Taylor, Ala. While the second call center is being completed and...
Weather Outlook for this Week
HOUSTON COUNTY: According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Fl, this week is going to be yet another scorcher. Today, in the Dothan Area, you can expect to see mostly cloudy conditions, with some isolated rainfall early. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80's with a high of 86F. This afternoon, look for some isolated thunderstorms, probably after 1:00 P. M. Tonight is going to be mostly cloudy, with more isolated showers. Lows tonight are expected to...
HOUSTON COUNTY: According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee, Fl, this week is going to be yet another scorcher. Today, in the Dothan Area, you can expect to see mostly cloudy conditions, with some isolated rainfall early. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80's with a high of 86F. This afternoon, look for some isolated thunderstorms, probably after 1:00 P. M. Tonight is going to be mostly cloudy, with more isolated showers. Lows tonight are expected to...
L.A. Chicken – Now Open!
L.A. Chicken officially opened its doors for business at 11:00 am on August 26, 2010. This day was a culmination of several months of remodeling of the restaurant’s building located at 1931 Reeves Street Dothan, AL. The remodeled building provides a very pleasant dining experience, for those that choose to dine in. The friendly and helpful staff provide customers with service as can only be had in LOWER ALBAMA. I guess by now you have guessed what the L.A. stands...
L.A. Chicken officially opened its doors for business at 11:00 am on August 26, 2010. This day was a culmination of several months of remodeling of the restaurant’s building located at 1931 Reeves Street Dothan, AL. The remodeled building provides a very pleasant dining experience, for those that choose to dine in. The friendly and helpful staff provide customers with service as can only be had in LOWER ALBAMA. I guess by now you have guessed what the L.A. stands...
Fun Day at Lovetown Vol. Fire Department
Lovetown VFD will be having a Fun Day and Shane Owens Concert on Saturday August 28, 2010 at the Lovetown VFD (80 Hilltop Rd. Ashford, Al 36312). The fun day will start at 11am. We will have a water slide, dunking booth, cake auction, food, and more. The Shane Owens concert will start at 5pm. It's $5 for the concert and water slide. Children 6 and under get in free. If you are a vendor and would like to set...
Lovetown VFD will be having a Fun Day and Shane Owens Concert on Saturday August 28, 2010 at the Lovetown VFD (80 Hilltop Rd. Ashford, Al 36312). The fun day will start at 11am. We will have a water slide, dunking booth, cake auction, food, and more. The Shane Owens concert will start at 5pm. It's $5 for the concert and water slide. Children 6 and under get in free. If you are a vendor and would like to set...
Aircraft Down in Wicksburg
WICKSBURG: Wicksburg Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the scene of a aircraft down at the Fort Rucker Helicopter training landing on Wicksburg Road at the intersection of Windmill Road, about one mile behind Wicksburg High School. Reports were that a helicopter was in trouble and had gone down on its skids in a secure location at the landing strip.Fire and rescue units were turned around after the Houston County Communications Center was advised that the aircraft had gone down...
WICKSBURG: Wicksburg Fire and Rescue were dispatched to the scene of a aircraft down at the Fort Rucker Helicopter training landing on Wicksburg Road at the intersection of Windmill Road, about one mile behind Wicksburg High School. Reports were that a helicopter was in trouble and had gone down on its skids in a secure location at the landing strip.Fire and rescue units were turned around after the Houston County Communications Center was advised that the aircraft had gone down...
Alabama Unemployment Rate Stays Down
ALABAMA: The Alabama Department of Industrial Relations announced today that Alabama's July unemployment rate from fell from 216,501 unemployed persons in June of this year, to 202,539 unemployed persons in July. Alabama's unemployment rate is now set at 9.7%. Alabama has not seen a rate this low since April of 2009. The rate from the month of June, 2010, was 10.3%. Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees said in a statement released on Friday that this is the...
ALABAMA: The Alabama Department of Industrial Relations announced today that Alabama's July unemployment rate from fell from 216,501 unemployed persons in June of this year, to 202,539 unemployed persons in July. Alabama's unemployment rate is now set at 9.7%. Alabama has not seen a rate this low since April of 2009. The rate from the month of June, 2010, was 10.3%. Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees said in a statement released on Friday that this is the...
Three-Vehicle Accident at Honeysuckle Convenience in Dothan
DOTHAN: Dothan Fire Engine 2 responded to the scene of a three vehicle accident at the intersection of Honeysuckle Road and Wesley Way Street. Pilcher's Ambulance was also called to the scene. The accident had one lane of Honeysuckle road shut down for a short time as rescue operations were ongoing. Dothan Police responded to the scene to assist with traffic control until the wrecked vehicles could be moved.One vehicle had airbag deployment. One driver was complaining of an injury...
DOTHAN: Dothan Fire Engine 2 responded to the scene of a three vehicle accident at the intersection of Honeysuckle Road and Wesley Way Street. Pilcher's Ambulance was also called to the scene. The accident had one lane of Honeysuckle road shut down for a short time as rescue operations were ongoing. Dothan Police responded to the scene to assist with traffic control until the wrecked vehicles could be moved.One vehicle had airbag deployment. One driver was complaining of an injury...
Three-Vehicle Accident on West Main
DOTHAN: Dothan Fire Engine 8 and Dothan Police responded to the scene of a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of John D. Odom and West Main Street. The accident occurred in the East-bound lane just before the intersection, in front of the Sony plant. Traffic had to be diverted into one lane to get around the wrecked vehicles. Dothan Police were on scene to assist with traffic control. Pilcher's Ambulance also responded to the scene, but there were no injuries...
DOTHAN: Dothan Fire Engine 8 and Dothan Police responded to the scene of a three-vehicle accident at the intersection of John D. Odom and West Main Street. The accident occurred in the East-bound lane just before the intersection, in front of the Sony plant. Traffic had to be diverted into one lane to get around the wrecked vehicles. Dothan Police were on scene to assist with traffic control. Pilcher's Ambulance also responded to the scene, but there were no injuries...
Dothan Eye News Visits Landmark Park
DOTHAN: Dothan Eye News recently received an invitation to visit one Landmark Park's Reptile Feeding Classes. Landmark Park is a 135-acre historical and natural science park located on U.S. Highway 431 North in Dothan, Ala. They host educational classes on different aspects of natural wildlife events, as well as a preserve for Alabama history. At Landmark Park, patrons are allowed to see live farm animals, tour old buildings, such as the Waddell House, which stood on the corner of West...
DOTHAN: Dothan Eye News recently received an invitation to visit one Landmark Park's Reptile Feeding Classes. Landmark Park is a 135-acre historical and natural science park located on U.S. Highway 431 North in Dothan, Ala. They host educational classes on different aspects of natural wildlife events, as well as a preserve for Alabama history. At Landmark Park, patrons are allowed to see live farm animals, tour old buildings, such as the Waddell House, which stood on the corner of West...
Congressman Bobby Bright Comes to Dothan; Speaks on Immigration
DOTHAN: United States Congressman Bobby Bright came to the Dothan City Council Chambers on Friday afternoon to hear questions from local citizens and speak to them on growing debate over illegal immigration. Congressman Bright recently took a trip to El Passo, Texas, to survey the boarder and speak to the individuals who protect it. While on his trip he was able to tour ports where immigrants are allowed into the country, and allowed from the united States into Mexico. Bright...
DOTHAN: United States Congressman Bobby Bright came to the Dothan City Council Chambers on Friday afternoon to hear questions from local citizens and speak to them on growing debate over illegal immigration. Congressman Bright recently took a trip to El Passo, Texas, to survey the boarder and speak to the individuals who protect it. While on his trip he was able to tour ports where immigrants are allowed into the country, and allowed from the united States into Mexico. Bright...
Houston County Road Closure Updates
EAST SAUNDERS ROAD, between Cottonwood Highway and the newly constructed portion of South Beverlye Road will open today,Thursday, August 05, 2010. The new portion of S. Beverlye will remain open. Improvements to this intersection are NOT complete. Houston County, the City of Dothan and the Alabama Department of Transportation will continue construction at and near this intersection. Please continue to use caution when traveling in this area. This is the intersection nest to Bethel baptist Church on Cottonwood Highway. ENTERPRISE...
EAST SAUNDERS ROAD, between Cottonwood Highway and the newly constructed portion of South Beverlye Road will open today,Thursday, August 05, 2010. The new portion of S. Beverlye will remain open. Improvements to this intersection are NOT complete. Houston County, the City of Dothan and the Alabama Department of Transportation will continue construction at and near this intersection. Please continue to use caution when traveling in this area. This is the intersection nest to Bethel baptist Church on Cottonwood Highway. ENTERPRISE...
UPDATED: No Tax Weekend Starts Tomorrow
The start of school is just around the corner. With families struggling to make ends meet any little discount on supplies helps. The tax free weekends do just that. Buy your school supplies and pay no tax. Here are some dates to remember and some links to help answer your questions. Alabama tax free weekend is August 6th-8th, 2010 Florida tax free weekend is August 13th-15th, 2010 - http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/salestax/STholiday.htm http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/ http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/tips/tip10a01-04.html Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
The start of school is just around the corner. With families struggling to make ends meet any little discount on supplies helps. The tax free weekends do just that. Buy your school supplies and pay no tax. Here are some dates to remember and some links to help answer your questions. Alabama tax free weekend is August 6th-8th, 2010 Florida tax free weekend is August 13th-15th, 2010 - http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/salestax/STholiday.htm http://www.revenue.alabama.gov/ http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/tips/tip10a01-04.html Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
Commissioner James Reading Makes Formal Apology to Citizen
DOTHAN: During last week's Dothan City Council Meeting, a Dothan Citizen by the name of Jeff Kelly was allowed privileges of the floor. In Mr. Kelly's statements, he addressed the ongoing problem in the Wiregrass area, and around the country of illegal citizens holding American jobs. Kelly claimed that he had a friend that worked for a Dothan company, who lost his job because the company could hire illegal immigrants to do the work much cheaper. He questioned the Commission...
DOTHAN: During last week's Dothan City Council Meeting, a Dothan Citizen by the name of Jeff Kelly was allowed privileges of the floor. In Mr. Kelly's statements, he addressed the ongoing problem in the Wiregrass area, and around the country of illegal citizens holding American jobs. Kelly claimed that he had a friend that worked for a Dothan company, who lost his job because the company could hire illegal immigrants to do the work much cheaper. He questioned the Commission...
UPDATED with more scene Photos: Single-Vehicle Rollover, Driver Entrapped in Lucy
LUCY / HOUSTON COUNTY: Lucy Fire is on the scene of a single-vehicle roll over on County Road 81 near the intersection of Cottonwood Road that occurred just after 11:30 this morning. The driver of a white pick-up was driving into a curve when he lost control of his vehicle causing his truck to flip at least once. Cottonwood Rescue had to extricate the victim by breaking a window and pulling the driver out through it. Ashford Fire was requested...
LUCY / HOUSTON COUNTY: Lucy Fire is on the scene of a single-vehicle roll over on County Road 81 near the intersection of Cottonwood Road that occurred just after 11:30 this morning. The driver of a white pick-up was driving into a curve when he lost control of his vehicle causing his truck to flip at least once. Cottonwood Rescue had to extricate the victim by breaking a window and pulling the driver out through it. Ashford Fire was requested...
UPDATED with photos: Breaking News!: Report of a shooting in Canterbury Farms in Napier Field
We had a report of a shooting in the Napier Field area. Reports are the incident had occurred in the Canterbury Farm subdivision area. Napier Field Police along with the Dale County Sheriff's deputies are currently on scene investigating the incident. The area in which the shooting allegedly occurred is currently blocked off by police, and no one is being allowed in or out of the area. Dothan Police, Houston County sheriff's deputies, as well as officers with the Alabama...
We had a report of a shooting in the Napier Field area. Reports are the incident had occurred in the Canterbury Farm subdivision area. Napier Field Police along with the Dale County Sheriff's deputies are currently on scene investigating the incident. The area in which the shooting allegedly occurred is currently blocked off by police, and no one is being allowed in or out of the area. Dothan Police, Houston County sheriff's deputies, as well as officers with the Alabama...
STATEWIDE ELECTION RESULTS: Updated at 9:12
Here is a list of the results from around the state. Results will be updated as they come in to us. (DISCLAMER: All results are un-confirmed by state officials and are considered un-official until official results are released later tonight. We receive these results from reliable sources, and they are assumed accurate until proven otherwise.) -Blake McCallister, Dothan Eye News GOVERNOR (Republican primary nominee): 77% of precints reporting. Robert Bently- 199,481, or 56% Bradley Byrne- 156,334, or 44% Attorney General: 77% PRECINTS REPORTING....
Here is a list of the results from around the state. Results will be updated as they come in to us. (DISCLAMER: All results are un-confirmed by state officials and are considered un-official until official results are released later tonight. We receive these results from reliable sources, and they are assumed accurate until proven otherwise.) -Blake McCallister, Dothan Eye News GOVERNOR (Republican primary nominee): 77% of precints reporting. Robert Bently- 199,481, or 56% Bradley Byrne- 156,334, or 44% Attorney General: 77% PRECINTS REPORTING.... 
