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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...
Moe’s Southwest Grill a Drive-Thru?
The downtown Moe's Southwest Grill has extensive damage to it this afternoon due to a car driving through one of it's big windows and wall. The car sustained major damage in the wreck as well. One person was transported to a local hospital by Pilchers Ambulance. The Dothan Fire Department also responded to the wreck. Some said that the driver may have suffered a medical condition, and it caused him to lose control of the vehicle. The two westbound lanes...
The downtown Moe's Southwest Grill has extensive damage to it this afternoon due to a car driving through one of it's big windows and wall. The car sustained major damage in the wreck as well. One person was transported to a local hospital by Pilchers Ambulance. The Dothan Fire Department also responded to the wreck. Some said that the driver may have suffered a medical condition, and it caused him to lose control of the vehicle. The two westbound lanes...
Eddie Ingram Relays His Platform On WWNT Radio – Audio Included
(DOTHAN) Democratic Sheriff candidate Eddie Ingram was on WWNT News Radio Monday morning to tell the public about his platform and other important local topics. Some of the thing he talked about are: The problems in the Houston County Jail Illegal Immigration and how he will control that problem Traffic Tickets Burglaries Response time in the county Click the play button below to listen: ( We apologize for missing pieces due to a stream error. We are working with WWNT...
(DOTHAN) Democratic Sheriff candidate Eddie Ingram was on WWNT News Radio Monday morning to tell the public about his platform and other important local topics. Some of the thing he talked about are: The problems in the Houston County Jail Illegal Immigration and how he will control that problem Traffic Tickets Burglaries Response time in the county Click the play button below to listen: ( We apologize for missing pieces due to a stream error. We are working with WWNT...
From Graveyard to the Landfill
In 2003, a horrible thing happened in Houston County that has left many people asking a lot of questions that the officials just will not answer. A graveyard that was located on Fish Pynes Road in Pansey, was disturbed and destroyed by people that are supposed to be preventing things like this from happening. The Houston County road department was paving Fish Pynes Road when they came across a graveyard, that is now just grown up with vines and trees...
In 2003, a horrible thing happened in Houston County that has left many people asking a lot of questions that the officials just will not answer. A graveyard that was located on Fish Pynes Road in Pansey, was disturbed and destroyed by people that are supposed to be preventing things like this from happening. The Houston County road department was paving Fish Pynes Road when they came across a graveyard, that is now just grown up with vines and trees...
1 Vehicle Wreck on Denton Road
Dothan Police, Dothan Fire, and Care Ambulance all responded to a one vehicle wreck on Denton Road, inside the Circle. The truck caused damage to a mailbox and to someone's yard. The truck itself did not receive very much damage. There were no injuries and no one was transported to the hospital. Dothan Police are investigating the wreck. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...
Dothan Police, Dothan Fire, and Care Ambulance all responded to a one vehicle wreck on Denton Road, inside the Circle. The truck caused damage to a mailbox and to someone's yard. The truck itself did not receive very much damage. There were no injuries and no one was transported to the hospital. Dothan Police are investigating the wreck. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...
Vehicle Rollover On Montgomery Highway North Of John D. Odom
(DOTHAN) At around 9:45 this morning Dothan Fire Department, Dothan Police Department, and Care Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle rollover on Montgomery Highway between John D. Odom Road and Barrington Road. The vehicle had apparently flipped and ended up on the north bound side of the highway. The driver of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital but not by ambulance, someone took him for non-life threatening injuries. - Dothan Eye News -...
(DOTHAN) At around 9:45 this morning Dothan Fire Department, Dothan Police Department, and Care Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle rollover on Montgomery Highway between John D. Odom Road and Barrington Road. The vehicle had apparently flipped and ended up on the north bound side of the highway. The driver of the vehicle was taken to a local hospital but not by ambulance, someone took him for non-life threatening injuries. - Dothan Eye News -...
Vehicle vs. Pole on North St. Andrews and East Main
About 4:00 this afternoon, Dothan Police and Dothan Fire were dispatched to a one vehicle wreck at the intersection of East Main Street and North St. Andrews Street. The VW Jetta was traveling Eastbound and veered off the roadway and hit a telephone pole. It was the only vehicle involved. There were only minor injuries. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. (The pictures were sent in by a reader) Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...
About 4:00 this afternoon, Dothan Police and Dothan Fire were dispatched to a one vehicle wreck at the intersection of East Main Street and North St. Andrews Street. The VW Jetta was traveling Eastbound and veered off the roadway and hit a telephone pole. It was the only vehicle involved. There were only minor injuries. The vehicle sustained moderate damage. (The pictures were sent in by a reader) Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...
Geneva Teen is Charged with Sending Nude Pictures to a 12 year old Ashford Girl
Geneva teenager, Branden Wayne Utley, 18, of East Highland Avenue faces multiple felony charges after Houston Count Sheriff's Deputies say he transmitted a nude picture of himself to a 12 year old Ashford girl. Utley is being charged with two felony counts of transmitting obscene material on a computer and felony enticing a child for immoral purposes. Utley was arrested Friday and taken to the Houston County Jail. He is being held on a $100,000 bond for each of the...
Geneva teenager, Branden Wayne Utley, 18, of East Highland Avenue faces multiple felony charges after Houston Count Sheriff's Deputies say he transmitted a nude picture of himself to a 12 year old Ashford girl. Utley is being charged with two felony counts of transmitting obscene material on a computer and felony enticing a child for immoral purposes. Utley was arrested Friday and taken to the Houston County Jail. He is being held on a $100,000 bond for each of the...
Should a Deadbeat Dad Get Any Money From His Daughters Death?
Gail Adams thinks of her daughter everyday and shows off pictures of her, but the difference between her and other parents that do the same thing is that her daughter, April died from a car wreck in May of 1997. April was 16 years old when she passed away. She was in a coma for 7 days after her wreck and just never came out of it. Gail sued GM for wrongful death because April's seatbelt was faulty. She won...
Gail Adams thinks of her daughter everyday and shows off pictures of her, but the difference between her and other parents that do the same thing is that her daughter, April died from a car wreck in May of 1997. April was 16 years old when she passed away. She was in a coma for 7 days after her wreck and just never came out of it. Gail sued GM for wrongful death because April's seatbelt was faulty. She won...
Ashford Press Release
On October 20, 2010, the Ashford Police Department arrested Jeremy Chad Anderson, age 27, of Ashford, AL charging him with the offense of being a Fugitive from Justice. On October 20th the Ashford Police Department received a phone call from the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office, Pikesville, TN. Bledsoe County S.O. advised that Anderson was wanted by their Department on a felony charge of Custodial Interference. At approximately 3:38 p.m. Anderson was taken into custody and transported to the Houston County...
On October 20, 2010, the Ashford Police Department arrested Jeremy Chad Anderson, age 27, of Ashford, AL charging him with the offense of being a Fugitive from Justice. On October 20th the Ashford Police Department received a phone call from the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office, Pikesville, TN. Bledsoe County S.O. advised that Anderson was wanted by their Department on a felony charge of Custodial Interference. At approximately 3:38 p.m. Anderson was taken into custody and transported to the Houston County...
Burglary on Marilyn Drive
A burglary just occurred in the 100 block of Marilyn Drive which is off Highway 109 very close to Highway 231 South. It is unknown at this time if the suspect has been caught. Deputies from the Houston County Sheriffs Department responded to the scene. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
A burglary just occurred in the 100 block of Marilyn Drive which is off Highway 109 very close to Highway 231 South. It is unknown at this time if the suspect has been caught. Deputies from the Houston County Sheriffs Department responded to the scene. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News...
Marketing Drugs to Kids: From Cheese to Strawberry Quick
DALLAS, Texas — Something called “cheese” is killing kids. In August of 2005, no one had even heard of it — so much so, that when a school district police officer first saw a bag of this drug, he thought it was fake. Now officials realize cheese is all too real; at least 21 kids have died from overdosing on it. Cheese is a combination of black tar heroin and crushed up Tylenol PM tablets and hits of it sell...
DALLAS, Texas — Something called “cheese” is killing kids. In August of 2005, no one had even heard of it — so much so, that when a school district police officer first saw a bag of this drug, he thought it was fake. Now officials realize cheese is all too real; at least 21 kids have died from overdosing on it. Cheese is a combination of black tar heroin and crushed up Tylenol PM tablets and hits of it sell...
TWO DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER TO VOTE
TWO DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER TO VOTE Friday is the last day to register to vote for the election on November 2, 2010. Anyone needing information about their polling place or registration status can call their county Board of Registrar’s office. The numbers are: Houston County 334-677-4776, Geneva County 334-684-5640, Dale County 334-774-9038, Henry County 334-585-6080. You may also find information at the state election website www.alabamavotes.govYou will also find information on absentee voting, sample ballots and other information from...
TWO DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER TO VOTE Friday is the last day to register to vote for the election on November 2, 2010. Anyone needing information about their polling place or registration status can call their county Board of Registrar’s office. The numbers are: Houston County 334-677-4776, Geneva County 334-684-5640, Dale County 334-774-9038, Henry County 334-585-6080. You may also find information at the state election website www.alabamavotes.govYou will also find information on absentee voting, sample ballots and other information from...
Press Conference on Absentee Ballots
This morning at 10:00 a.m. a press conference was held by the Houston County Circuit Clerk Carla Woodall, along with the Houston County District Attorney Doug Valeska to address some issues that have come up about absentee ballots. Carla Woodall has the option to be in charge of the absentee ballots since she is the Circuit Clerk and she has chosen to do so. As of yesterday at 4:30 p.m., 729 absentee ballot applications have been received. Of that total...
This morning at 10:00 a.m. a press conference was held by the Houston County Circuit Clerk Carla Woodall, along with the Houston County District Attorney Doug Valeska to address some issues that have come up about absentee ballots. Carla Woodall has the option to be in charge of the absentee ballots since she is the Circuit Clerk and she has chosen to do so. As of yesterday at 4:30 p.m., 729 absentee ballot applications have been received. Of that total...
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...
Motorhome Fire at Pecan Point on 231 S.
The Dothan Fire Department and Dothan Police responded to a motorhome on fire at Pecan Point R.V. Park on 231 South at about 10:55 a.m. When Firefighters arrived the flames were visible from the roof of the motorhome. The fire was contained to just the motorhome and no other R.V.'s were damaged. The motorhome is a complete loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Dothan Fire Department. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...
The Dothan Fire Department and Dothan Police responded to a motorhome on fire at Pecan Point R.V. Park on 231 South at about 10:55 a.m. When Firefighters arrived the flames were visible from the roof of the motorhome. The fire was contained to just the motorhome and no other R.V.'s were damaged. The motorhome is a complete loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Dothan Fire Department. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...
Fire on Buck Creek Drive
Hodgesville Volunteer Firefighters and Dothan Fire responded to a fire on Buck Creek Drive which is off Cottonwood Rd. outside of the Circle. The fire spread quickly because the ground is so dry. The firefighters did get the fire under control. The Houston County Sheriff's Department also responded. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...
Hodgesville Volunteer Firefighters and Dothan Fire responded to a fire on Buck Creek Drive which is off Cottonwood Rd. outside of the Circle. The fire spread quickly because the ground is so dry. The firefighters did get the fire under control. The Houston County Sheriff's Department also responded. Staci Hartzog, Dothan Eye News ...
Dothan Police Department Press Release, Felony Arrest
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.org Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2010 The Dothan Police Department has made a felony arrest for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled substance following an investigation of a suspicious person. Shortly after 2:00 a.m. this morning a night shift patrol officer attempted to make contact with a suspicious male in the 300 block of South Edgewood Drive. The subject fled but was quickly apprehended two blocks away. Officers recovered a small amount...
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.org Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2010 The Dothan Police Department has made a felony arrest for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled substance following an investigation of a suspicious person. Shortly after 2:00 a.m. this morning a night shift patrol officer attempted to make contact with a suspicious male in the 300 block of South Edgewood Drive. The subject fled but was quickly apprehended two blocks away. Officers recovered a small amount...
Dothan Police Department Press Release, Two Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.org Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2010 The Dothan Police Department has made two felony arrests for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled substance following an investigative traffic stop. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. this morning a night shift patrol officer conducted a routine traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Range Street. During the course of the traffic stop, officers recovered a small amount of cocaine and drug paraphernalia from the vehicle....
Dothan Police Department210 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, Alabama 36303(334) 615-3000E-mail dpd@dothan.org Press ReleaseOctober 14, 2010 The Dothan Police Department has made two felony arrests for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled substance following an investigative traffic stop. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. this morning a night shift patrol officer conducted a routine traffic stop in the 1200 block of North Range Street. During the course of the traffic stop, officers recovered a small amount of cocaine and drug paraphernalia from the vehicle.... 
