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Senate approves Houston County elections bill

May 10, 2012

The Alabama Senate approved a change to the way commission vacancies are filled in Houston County Wednesday.

Deputies make arrest in counterfeit merchandise investigation

May 9, 2012

A West African man faces multiple felony charges after Houston County Sheriff’s deputies recently seized thousands of items of counterfeit merchandise.

Former county commission chair seeks District 4 seat

May 9, 2012

More than 30 years after serving as Houston County Commission chairman, Nathan Mathis has entered a crowded race for the vacant District 4 commission seat.

Republican Executive Committee chair seeks District 4 seat

May 8, 2012

John Gormley planned to eventually run for the Houston County Commission District 4 seat.

Rehobeth teacher accused of sex crimes given termination notice

May 8, 2012

A Rehobeth teacher accused of sexual misconduct with a student has been given a 15-day notice of termination. A Wicksburg teacher taped by parents belittling a special needs student was non-renewed Monday night by the Houston County Board of Education.

Judge recuses himself from Dothan capital murder case

May 7, 2012

A different Houston County judge will preside over a capital murder case after another judge recently recused, or disqualified, himself from the case.

Deputies charge two men with molesting children

May 7, 2012

Two Wiregrass residents face multiple sexual assault-related charges after Houston County Sheriff’s investigators arrested them over the weekend on charges that they molested two different girls.

Texas women caught with 9 kilograms of cocaine in Mobile County get prison

May 6, 2012

MOBILE, Alabama — A pair of Houston women caught with 9 kilograms of cocaine in their vehicle during a traffic stop in Mobile County 2 years ago received prison sentences last week.

Houston County EMA receives grant for national training

April 27, 2012

The Houston County Emergency Management Agency recently accepted a $25,000 grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health for a training exercise designed to prepare the EMA for potential catastrophes.

Bond ruling on hold for Rehobeth teacher

April 27, 2012

A Houston County judge has taken the matter of bond for a Houston County teacher charged with having sex with a student under advisement.