Dothan News

Mar 26, 2013   |   tmcnet.com Southern states beefing up online course offerings

Mar 26, 2013 (Dothan Eagle - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- States across the South are doing more to increase K-12 school students' access to online courses, according to a recent Southern Regional...

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Mar 27, 2013   |   emailwire.com More than Just Food- Cochran Firm Reports on Community Kitchen image

Dothan, Al -- The Community Kitchen, Inc. of Columbus, OH provides more than just meals to hungry people. They understand that many economically disadvantaged families and individuals lack access to other basic necessities such...

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Mar 26, 2013   |   sfgate.com Officials consider options to keep air tower open

Officials consider options to keep air tower open Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz told the Dothan Eagle (http://bit.ly/11ER3zk ) an aircraft maintenance repair company was looking to open a plant in Dothan and bring as many as 500... All similar articles: 378 »

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Mar 25, 2013   |   wtvy.com 2 Arrested in Lakeside Drive Burglary

DOTHAN, AL - On March 22, 2013 the Dothan Police Department responded to the 100 block of Lakeside Drive in reference to a residential burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the occupant of the residence...

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Mar 26, 2013   |   kaiserhealthnews.org Temp Agencies See Opportunity In Health Law image

This KHN story was produced in collaboration with School administrators in Dothan, Ala., aren’t sure whether health act rules taking effect next year will require them to offer medical coverage to substitute teachers, who lack...

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Mar 25, 2013   |   wtvy.com Dothan Man Arrested on Robbery Charges

DOTHAN, AL - On March 24, 2013 the Dothan Police Department responded to the 100 block of Baxley Street in reference to a robbery complaint. Investigators say Kamal Russaw held the victim at gun-point as he took an undisclosed...

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Mar 24, 2013   |   examiner.com Willie and Si Robertson visit Montgomery, Alabama, to speak at univeristy image

Two of America’s favorite beards made a trip to Montgomery, Alabama, Saturday night (03/23/13), where more than 3,000 fans waited for them at the Montgomery Renaissance Convention Center.After Jase already visited Dothan,...

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Mar 25, 2013   |   sfgate.com Houston County launches new drug court

Houston County launches new drug court (AP) — Authorities say they hope a new drug court in Houston County will help defendants stay clear of narcotics -- and crime. According to the National Association of Drug Court...

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Mar 25, 2013   |   12160.info Starting April 7, 2013 FAA announces closure of 149 U.S. airport towers due to sequester

FAA announces closure of 149 U.S. airport towers due to sequester www.s.kift.com by Alan Levin, Bloomberg Mar 22, 2013 12:24 pm The U.S. will close 149 air-traffic control towers run by contractors at small- and mid-sized...

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Mar 24, 2013   |   tmcnet.com Busy lives creating new business opportunities

Mar 24, 2013 (Dothan Eagle - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A color-coded system showed the status of orders on the computer screen -- differentiating the orders that have been confirmed from the orders...

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Mar 22, 2013   |   wtvy.com Dothan's Bike & Walkway Plan gets Recognition

DOTHAN, AL--They're popping up on the sides of roads around the city but they're all derived from a master plan. "A lot of people like to ride their bikes or walk whether it be to school or the park," said Dothan Planning...

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Mar 23, 2013   |   tmcnet.com Hail, damaging wind, tornadoes all possible Saturday

Mar 22, 2013 (Dothan Eagle - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- A storm system moving in from the gulf coast Saturday morning will bring rain, wind gusts up to 70 mph and the possibility of tornadoes and...

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Mar 23, 2013   |   tmcnet.com BRIEF: Deli Day orders needed by April 22

Mar 22, 2013 (Dothan Eagle - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Temple Emanu-El of Dothan will once again hold its Deli Day fundraising event on Thursday, May 2, but orders are needed by April 22. Deli Day...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   al.com Former chairman of Dothan Chamber, seven other men charged with prostitution (updated)

DOTHAN, Alabama -- Nine men were arrested by Dothan Police on Tuesday in a prostitution sting, according to the Dothan Eagle. A former Dothan City jail employee and immediate past chairman of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   al.com Troy University to host to free summit for small businesses on March 27 in Dothan

DOTHAN, Alabama – Troy University is hosting a free summit March 27 in Dothan to help small businesses in South Alabama learn about area funding resources. The Southeast Alabama Business Funding Resources and Assistance Summit,...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   wtvy.com MDA Lock-Up Arrests Local Business Leaders

DOTHAN, AL---Local community and business leaders spent the day behind bars for a good cause. They participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association's 'Lock Up.' After police arrested them, they were taken to the Wiregrass...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   wtvy.com Dothan Wanted Woman

DOTHAN, AL - The Dothan Police Department is seeking the help of our local community in locating Brandi Anne Hickman. Police are asking anyone with information on Hickman’s whereabouts to call the Dothan Police Department or...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   wtvy.com Wiregrass Spay Neuter Alliance Celebrates 4 Years

For 4-years the Wiregrass Spay and Neuter Alliance has worked to control the pet population at a low cost to residents. And as they celebrate their 4-year anniversary, News 4's Muriel Bailey has more on how many cats and dogs...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   al.com Concert scheduled to benefit family of deceased Dothan Police Officer Mark Foster

Officer Mark Foster (Dothan Police) DOTHAN, Alabama -- The Dothan Police Department is hosting a concert to benefit the family of former officer Mark Foster. The Mark Foster Memorial Concert is set for 6 p.m. on Saturday, April...

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Mar 20, 2013   |   al.com Man shot, killed outside a Dothan business Tuesday afternoon identified

At least one person was shot outside the Plaza Two Shopping Center, located on Reeves Street in Dothan. (RickeyStokesNews.com) DOTHAN, Alabama -- The man shot and killed outside a Dothan business on Tuesday afternoon has been...

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Mar 20, 2013   |   wtvy.com 9 Arrested in Prostitution Sting

DOTHAN, AL - Nine people were arrested in a prostitution sting Tuesday. According to the Dothan City Jail docket, three of the nine suspects were from Dothan. The others are from Enterprise, Fort Rucker, Ozark, Slocomb, Midland...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   nhwww.wordpress.com Video: EKG ft. T-Blak – What the Lick Read

In the circle city of Dothan, Alabama by way of Newark, New Jersey EKG is the champ not the chump. Undisputed in all faucets of the rap game within his arena THA Dot. His rhyme style is uncontested by any of his peers. Packing...

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Mar 20, 2013   |   wtvy.com Alzheimer's Conference Helps Caregivers 'Create Memories of Joy'

DOTHAN, AL---It's a day dedicated to those who care for people with Alzheimer's. "I'm trying to help caregivers understand that so often we hear the negative about dementia and there's so many positive things we can do along...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   emailwire.com Providing Kids a Safe Haven- Cochran Firm Reports on Atlanta ChildrenÂ’s Shelter

Atlanta Children's Shelter hopes to break the cycle of homelessness for many families in the Atlanta, GA area. , March 21, 2013 ) Dothan, AL -- For well over 25 years, the Atlanta Children's Shelter (ACS) has provided a safe...

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Mar 20, 2013   |   washingtontimes.com Independent bookstores are making a comeback by not selling books - (Rick Townley's World of... image

Independent bookstores are making a comeback by not selling books Photo: (AP Photo) Wine bar patrons DOTHAN, AL, March 20, 2013 ─ The good news is that independent bookstores are making a comeback. The bad news is that not all...

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Mar 20, 2013   |   malaysiasun.com Ala. man builds model ships for Fla. celebration image

DOTHAN, Ala. -- Steve Harris' home is filled with models of ships.Building models has been a hobby of the Dothan doctor since he was a kid. But Harris' attention to detail and extensive knowledge of early ships led to an...

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Mar 21, 2013   |   al.com Dothan police rule shooting of 21-year-old Tuesday justifiable homicide

Dothan police have ruled the death of 21-year-old Colby Aguilar at the Plaza II Shopping Center Tuesday a justifiable homicide.. (RickeyStokesNews.com) DOTHAN, Alabama – Dothan police have ruled the death of a 21-year-old man...

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Mar 19, 2013   |   tmcnet.com City approves new software for Dothan Fire Department

Mar 19, 2013 (Dothan Eagle - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The Dothan Fire Department's march toward a paperless work flow continued Tuesday when the Dothan City Commission approved purchase of a new...

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Mar 19, 2013   |   earlycountynews.com Ed Wright

Clyde Edward “Ed” Wright, 71, of Blakely, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Ala. You must be an online subscriber to view this story. The full version of this story will be available to all readers...

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Mar 20, 2013   |   emailwire.com Places to Go, Things to Do- The Cochran Firm Reports on the Washington Elderly Handicapped...

Dothan, AL -- The Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Service (WEHTS) offers basic transportation services for individuals who are unable to use traditional public transportation systems. WEHTS is a unique...

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