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Dothan

Two Dothan women face theft charges

May 19, 2012

Two Dothan women face theft charges after Dothan police arrested them during a traffic stop Thursday.

Unemployment rates continue to drop for Alabama

May 19, 2012

Unemployment rates for Alabama have dropped for a ninth straight month and are expected to continue decreasing, according to a written release by Gov. Robert Bentley’s office.

Ozark elementary schools to see layoffs

May 18, 2012

The passage of the state education budget with no required teacher layoffs on Wednesday won’t stop layoffs in Ozark’s elementary schools, but will reduce the number of teachers not hired back for next school year, Ozark City Schools Superintendent Mike Lenhart said.

Motion asks court to dismiss Headland wrongful death suit

May 18, 2012

Minutes after two Headland police officers shot at a schizophrenic man who apparently attacked the officers and paramedics, the man’s mother said the officers “had no other choice.”

Church to host poker run for Wounded Warrior Project

May 18, 2012

A local church is using a nontraditional method next week to raise money for the nation’s wounded warriors.

Wiregrass Foundation considering new scholarship program

May 18, 2012

The Wiregrass Foundation is working on retooling a scholarship program for local high school students to attend Wallace College.

New Dothan Eagle owners meet with newspaper managers

May 18, 2012

Executives from Berkshire Hathaway’s newly-created World Media Enterprises met with managers from several area newspapers including the Dothan Eagle Friday, on the heels of the company’s acquisition of the former Media General newspapers.

Headland assault turns into homicide

May 18, 2012

An assault which occurred in Headland on May 3 has turned into a homicide after the victim died on Thursday.

Mentors and protectors

May 18, 2012

Charles Coachman recalled watching a seventh-grade student stand up at a lunchroom room table and grab his throat.

Local Salvation Army honors volunteers during centennial luncheon

May 18, 2012

The Salvation Army celebrated 100 years in the Wiregrass on Thursday with a luncheon honoring the local volunteers who make the charity organization’s mission a success.