Sniffles on rise in Alabama during fall Oct 13, 2008
Ground molds stirred up by peanut harvests, ragweed and grasses are all environmental allergens lurking in the fall air, said Dr. Paul Motta, an allergist with ENTcare of Dothan. "It's not only what's in the air, it's increased exposure," Motta said. (AL.com)
Standoff ends: former Ozark officer taken to hospital Oct 10, 2008
An ambulance rushes from the scene of a standoff in Dothan ... DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - WSFA 12 News is on top of a developing story in the Dothan area at this hour. (WSJA.com, AL)
Jeffereson Jef Thurman Sr. Oct 10, 2008
In lieu of flowers family request donations can be made to Southeast Medical Center Foundation Champions of Hope P.O. Box 6987 Dothan, AL 36302 or The First United Methodist Church 140 W Lafayette St, Dadeville, AL 36853. Alabama Funeral Homes & Cremation Centers of Dadeville, AL are in charge of the arrangements. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Standoff with former police officer ends Oct 10, 2008
(AP) A standoff with a former police officer ended when Dothan police forced their way into his apartment and took him into custody ... Information from: The Dothan Eagle. (AL.com)
Bright suspends campaign after sister's death Oct 7, 2008
Woodham's death comes a little over a month after the Aug. 31 death of Bright's brother, Harvey Bright of Dothan. Bright, a Democrat, has canceled his campaign activities until Thursday. (WSJA.com, AL)
Dothan couple faces life changed by dementia Oct 5, 2008
" This is not the way she and Howard had planned to spend their retirement. Plans change, and you have to change with them, according to Margie. And there's no one to blame, no one but a disease. Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. Symptoms of vascular dementia can vary depending on the specific brain areas deprived of blood. Impairment may occur in "steps," where there is a fairly sudden, noticeable change in function, rather than the slow,... (AL.com)
Commission focuses on Alabama families Oct 3, 2008
In 1994, Alabama launched its first Family Resource Center in the Dothan area ... Currently, ANFRC centers operate in Dothan, Anniston, Birmingham, Bay Minette, Phenix City, Talladega, Valley, Brewton, Montgomery, Decatur, Sylacauga, and Tuscaloosa. (Madison County Record, AL)
On the Trail Oct 3, 2008
30, Dothan, Northview H.S.Scouts Grade. Top junior Braxton Chitty to AuburnESPNU 150 Watch List quarterback Braxton Chitty of Northview (Dothan, Ala. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Titus festival draws a crowd Oct 3, 2008
The people attending are from all over and we have a band from up around Anniston and another from the Dothan area, he said. The other is from Montgomery. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Ala. board asked to re-examine immigrant policy Sep 23, 2008
Dothan resident Rich Lopez says he's spent the past five years working with immigrants from several countries in south Alabama and encouraged them to pursue their educations despite their status ... But board member Betty Peters of Dothan said she has no qualms and support the policy without further discussion or review. (AL.com)
Rebs still interested in Alabama DL? Sep 20, 2008
Then against Dothan, I had a really good game. I had a couple of sacks and double digit tackles. (OleMissInsider.com)
Dothan Fire Department gets equipment upgrade Sep 19, 2008
Dothan, Ala (WSFA) -- The Dothan Fire Department helped a local company test flood preparedness equipment early this year, now that company is donating their product to the fire department as a thank you. Advanced Coastal Technologies presented the fire department with a 100 foot floodsafe tube. (WSJA.com, AL)
Southern town paying to reverse exodus of Jews Sep 15, 2008
(09-14) 04:00 PDT Dothan, Ala ... Blumberg is chairman of an organization offering Jewish families as much as $50,000 to relocate to Dothan, an overwhelmingly Christian town of 58,000 that calls itself the Peanut Capital of the World ... But young Jews are leaving small places like Dothan in favor of cities like Atlanta and Birmingham, Rockoff said, and dozens of small-town synagogues have closed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Former Dothan doctor charged with sexual abuse Sep 11, 2008
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - A former Dothan doctor is under arrest for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a patient. Gregory Johns, 55, is charged with sexual abuse. (WSJA.com, AL)
Group Dangles $50K For Jews Who Move To Ala. Town Sep 10, 2008
Blumberg is chairman of an organization offering Jewish families as much as $50,000 to relocate to Dothan, an overwhelmingly Christian town of 58,000 that calls itself the Peanut Capital of the World ... But young Jews are leaving small places like Dothan in favor of cities like Atlanta and Birmingham, Rockoff said, and dozens of small-town synagogues have closed ... "A lot of the older people have died, and not many of the younger ones have stayed," said Thelma Nomberg, a member of the Dothan... (W-USA News, DC)
Jewish? Moving to Dothan, Ala., can pay Sep 9, 2008
Moving to Dothan, Ala ... Moving to Dothan, Ala ... Blumberg is chairman of an organization offering Jewish families as much as $50,000 to relocate to Dothan, an overwhelmingly Christian town of 58,000 that calls itself the Peanut Capital of the World. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Jewish group aims to attract families to rural South Sep 9, 2008
Rabbi Lynne Goldsmith, a Connecticut native, didn't know what to expect when she moved to Dothan, Ala ... By Jay Reeves, Associated Press DOTHAN, Alabama Larry Blumberg is looking for a few good Jews to move to his heavily Christian corner of the U.S. South ... Blumberg is chairman of the Blumberg Family Relocation Fund, which is offering Jewish families as much as $50,000 to relocate to Dothan, an overwhelmingly Christian town of 58,000 that calls itself the Peanut Capital of the World. (USA Today -- News)
State Rep. Jay Love takes campaign for congressional seat to St. Paul Sep 6, 2008
"From Dothan to Daleville, from Opp to Enterprise, from Prattville to Elmore County, Alabamians want leaders to take on Nancy Pelosi and her liberal ideas and fight for what is right," Love said about the speaker of the U.S. House from California. Love, a partner in a company that provides consulting services to Subway restaurants, won a bitter and competitive primary and began the general election cycle with much less campaign cash on hand than Bright. (AL.com)
Friday's Scores Sep 6, 2008
Auburn 36, Dothan 21. B.C. Rain 20, Andalusia 15. (AL.com)
2008 Republican National Convention: Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by Jay Love Sep 5, 2008
I say "NO, we won't!" From Dothan to Opp, Alabama and from Prattville to Elmore County, Alabamans want leaders to take on Nancy Pelosi and her liberal ideas and fight for what is right. Like John McCain, my campaign in Alabama is about protecting our values and fighting for the conservative heart and soul of America. (PR Newswire)
Religion briefs Sep 5, 2008
During the week, the two men have been campaigning across the mostly rural district that stretches from Montgomery to Dothan. On Sundays, both men and their families can be found in the pews at the 5,000-member First Baptist Church, just five blocks from the Capitol in downtown Montgomery. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wed., Sept. 3 Sep 3, 2008
Sept. 21, at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds in Dothan. The Saturday session is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Sunday session is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is 5. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Forgotten Trails: Brewton once part of baseball's golden days Aug 31, 2008
The Alabama-Florida League hometowns were Ozark (who was the first to join the league, and the one that I remember attending during the 1950s), Troy, Enterprise, Dothan, Abbeville, Andalusia, Union Springs and Panama City, Fla ... Some of these were Dothan, Troy, Brewton, Greenville, Ozark and Geneva. (Brewton Standard, AL)
2 Baptist deacons seek Alabama seat in US House Aug 31, 2008
During the week, the two men have been campaigning across the 16 counties of the far-flung, mostly rural district that stretches from Montgomery to Dothan Bright promising to be an independent voice in Congress and Love sometimes complaining that Bright will be beholden to liberal Democrats if he's elected Nov. 4. On Sundays, both men and their families can be found in the pews at the 5,000-member First Baptist Church, just five blocks from the Capitol in downtown Montgomery. (AL.com)
Hans Rice plans to attend OM/Memphis game Aug 27, 2008
"This offseason has been about me taking on my blocks better. Coach Harris showed me some new techniques. That was really my only concern. I have always been a good open field player. Now I am ready to see how much I have improved when we play Dothan Friday in our season opener.". The weight issue has led some schools to take a wait and see approach. (OleMissInsider.com)
Alabama’s Sweet Home in Colorado Aug 27, 2008
Everyone from Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. (D) to the student volunteers from the Birmingham-Southern College chapter of the College Democrats were eager to chat about how this election cycle has given renewed energy to the Democratic Party from Huntsville to Dothan. Interestingly, though, the candidates who have had at least as much to do with that renewed excitement as Sen. (Roll Call)
Fifteen-hour trek from N.J. to Georgia right path for Moreno Aug 24, 2008
" Richt figured he might have lost both players right there and then. Eventually, he landed them both. In the land of Springsteen and a Queen Moreno is from the Belford section of Middletown, a 42-square mile community of more than 67,000. Commuters like its proximity to New York City. Middletown is just 25 miles south across the Raritan Bay. Bruce Springsteen lives in nearby Rumson. Jon Bon Jovi is also from these parts and is a big supporter of Pop Warner football. The locals also can claim... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wills Found Guilty of Murder Aug 23, 2008
Lake was a passenger in the man's truck when it crashed on Judge Logue Road near Dothan back in January. The girl was thrown from the truck and died instantly. (WSJA.com, AL)
South Alabama School Closings Aug 22, 2008
WSFA 12 News has confirmed that Dothan city schools along with Geneva and Houston county schools will close at 1 this afternoon. Busses will run early, so students who are picked up at school need to make sure their rides are at school early. (WSJA.com, AL)
U.S. Attorney Aug 21, 2008
100 W. Troy Street Dothan, AL 36301 (Unstaffed). (334)792-3583. (Harper's Magazine)
Police identify two of three men arrested for drugs on lake Aug 20, 2008
James David Mathison, 46 from Dothan, John Michael Hollenbeck, 46 from Montgomery and another man from Montgomery were arrested and charged on one felony and two misdemeanors. Officers were searching for witnesses to the tragic boat accident, which occurred on the lake Aug. 9 when the three men were arrested, according to Capt. Matt Brooks from the Alabama Marine Police. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
The Race For District Two Aug 19, 2008
In Dothan, Democrat Bobby Bright picked up the endorsement from Dothan's Republican Mayor Pat Thomas. Love also picked up the endorsement of the retiring republican Second District Congressman, Terry Everett. (WSJA.com, AL)
Friends,colleagues effusive in praise for Gholson Aug 14, 2008
Gholson is survived by his wife, Hortense Gholson, two children Mimi Roberts of Columbus and William Webster Gholson of Dothan, Ala. and five grandsons. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
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Offensive lineman Jay Stansberry committed to sign with the Trojans last Saturday while attending a team scrimmage, the Dothan Eagle reports. Aug. 1. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Golden Reaches Semis of Alabama Match Play State Championship Aug 12, 2008
Golden fell to eventual champion Glenn Northcutt of Dothan, Ala. 2 the semifinals, Saturday. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Mobile County middle schools all meet standards for first time Aug 11, 2008
A-Plus is working with the Mobile Area Education Foundation to spread some of the progress made here to other districts, including Dothan, Birmingham and Huntsville. "When the largest system in the state, one with tremendous challenges, is able to pull together and make progress, that should inspire," Novak said. (AL.com)
Verizon Wireless buys Alabama's Rural Cellular Corp. Aug 10, 2008
Rural Cellular currently has 14 communications stores in Alabama located in Sylacauga, Talladega, Clanton, Alexander City, Selma, Demopolis, Dothan, Ozark, Ft. Rucker, Enterprise, Troy, Andalusia and Greenville. Verizon had 1,518 employees in Alabama prior to the purchase of Rural. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
2 parents arrested on Ala. high school's first day Aug 8, 2008
(AP) - The first day of classes turned sour at Dothan High School as some students were sent home and two parents were arrested, including a mother who was shot with a Taser as police on campus detained her son on a burglary warrant ... As the crackdown on the dress code was going on, Dothan police showed up at the high school to serve a burglary warrant on a student. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Rising gas costs forces AHSAAto change postseason football playoff matchups Aug 2, 2008
Region 3, this year, is comprised of Auburn, Central-Phenix City, Dothan, Enterprise, Northview (Dothan), Opelika, Russell County and Smiths Station. Were already competing against a lot of those folks, said Chad Anderson, coach of the Wetumpka Indians. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Redden says 'nutty' people have more fun Aug 1, 2008
He joined a friend in thinking they might be able to pick up extra pocket change with a produce stand on a vacant lot next to Redden's house in Dothan. "We set up a stand with tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, watermelons and boiled peanuts" Redden said. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Opinion: RAWD set to track state's big bucks Aug 1, 2008
Gray and his cohorts will be back at the Southern Deer & Turkey Expo from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 23 at the National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds on U.S. Highway 31 South in Dothan for one of two measuring sessions scheduled to begin the process of establishing a database. Call 334-347-1298 for information about the Dothan event. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
NRCC chairman promises support for Love, Parker Jul 29, 2008
The 2nd District stretches from Dothan to north of Montgomery in south and central Alabama and traditionally votes Republican in presidential elections. Later Monday, Cole attended a fundraiser for Love at a Montgomery home. (AL.com)
Houston County Commission Considering Speed Limits in County Vehicles Jul 25, 2008
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Duluth mourns dad, prays for girl after wreck Jul 25, 2008
Steve Smartt, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from the car, according to local newspaper reports in Dothan, Ala. (www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Special Report: Aids in Alabama Jul 24, 2008
Today, she mentors young people in Dothan about HIV and AIDS. According to the latest numbers from the CDC the most new cases of HIV diagnosed in the United States run straight through the south. Dr. Wick Many oversees a program that tests people for HIV and AIDS and over the past 10 years he's seen the numbers skyrocket. (WSJA.com, AL)
Authorities Release the Names of the Inmate and Officer Involved in a Fatal Accident Jul 24, 2008
He was released from the hospital Wednesday morning and is back home in Dothan. The Sheriff says Shelly will be on medical leave as he continues to recover. (WSJA.com, AL)
Baseball Adds Two Signees Jul 23, 2008
Meredeth (5-11, 180, UTIL, Gulf Coast Community College, Dothan, Ala. is an extremely versatile baseball player and outstanding athlete who just finished a two-year junior college career at Gulf Coast Community College where he played both middle infield and centerfield. (Samfordsports.com)
Siran Stacy gives emotional sermon on tragedy Jul 22, 2008
Stacy, 39, was driving his family home from his mother's house when a drunk driver crossed an intersection and struck his car on Nov. 19, 2007 near Dothan. The accident also killed 29-year-old Adam Wayman, the other car's driver. (USA Today -- Sports)
Camp teaches students how to live with diabetes Jul 21, 2008
(AP) Two Dothan area students have more in common than just their school. Isabelle Owen and Chris Medley have attended Seale Harris Junior Camp for the past several years. (AL.com)
Massive Alabama OL commits to LSU Jul 20, 2008
2-second speed in the 40-yard dash and a bench press of 385 pounds, was All-State last season at Houston Academy in Dothan. He also had an official offer from Ole Miss and was being recruited by Alabama, Auburn and Tennessee. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bright Starts Airing Ads in Alabama Race Jul 18, 2008
Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright (D) is targeting the Dothan media market in his first ad of what is expected to be a hard-fought battle in the southeast Alabama 2nd district. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
Decision 2008: Senator Harri Anne Smith Endorsements Jul 13, 2008
Ozark and Slocomb's Mayors, the Chairman of the Houston County Commission, the President of the Dothan Area County Chamber of Commerce and other leaders showed their support for the state senator on Friday. Ozark's Mayor Bob Bunting says Smith has a good grasp of local politics. (WSJA.com, AL)
Troy looks at trash pick-up options Jul 13, 2008
Daniels said a lot of cities such as Ozark, Enterprise, Dothan, Auburn and Opelika already have automated trucks, and he started to consider switching from semi-automated trucks, or rear-loaders after talking about the features and benefits of having them during a conference he attended. "The automated trucks will be able to run a little faster," Daniels said. (Troy Messenger, AL)
The 59th Annual Press Thornton Future Masters Jul 13, 2008
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Update on Critically Injured Boy from Church Bus vs. Truck Crash Jul 8, 2008
Dothan, Al. (WSFA) -- New details on a 9 year old boy critically injured in a church bus vs. truck crash over a week ago ... Dothan police are still conducting a criminal investigation into the crash. (WSJA.com, AL)
Theme parks close to Atlanta Jul 4, 2008
Adventureland Theme Park, Dothan: Miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages, arcade and a simulated roller-coaster ride ... Water World, 401 Recreation Road, Dothan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Montgomery Mall Financial Situation Jul 3, 2008
WSFA 12 News is told the mall owner's Venture 1 of Dothan can regain the property by paying Hanan back at some point over the next 3 years. WSFA 12 News called the Venture 1 office and were told "no comment.". (WSJA.com, AL)
Anderson seeking re-election to City Council District 1 Jul 1, 2008
He earned his associate of science degree from LBWCC, a bachelor of science degree from Alabama State University and a master of science degree from Troy University of Dothan. He is active in church and many civic and professional organizations. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Bus crashes on way to church camp Jun 30, 2008
church camp Sunday, collided with the truck in Dothan, in southeast Alabama. Indications are, right now, that the pickup truck, the driver, lost control of the vehicle, hydroplaned across the median crossover, into the path of the church bus, said Sgt. Tim Ward of the Dothan Police Department ... People were screaming, she told The Dothan Eagle. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Bus taking Ky. students to beach crashes in Ala. Jun 30, 2008
church camp Sunday collided with a pickup truck in Dothan ... "I saw the bus and the truck hit. Stuff went flying. People were screaming," she told The Dothan Eagle ... Richard Grier, minister of students at Centenary, said the students would spend the night in Dothan and decide travel plans later. (AL.com)
State has rich history in aerospace Jun 28, 2008
In 1984, the first Army Apache helicopter arrived at Fort Rucker near Dothan expanding the Army s helicopter training mission there. In 1990, Marshall Space Flight Center space scientists deployed the Hubble Space Telescope. (Madison County Record, AL)
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Dothan gets ball rolling ... The U.S. 231 stretch of teams, Troy, Dothan and Ozark, came out of Thursday with big wins ... Dothan National got the first round of the Angels tournament started on Thursday afternoon. (Troy Messenger, AL)
More of this story Jun 24, 2008
A Red Level woman was transported by helicopter to Flowers Hospital in Dothan Monday afternoon after colliding with an 18-wheeler at the intersection of U.S. Highway 84 West and Alabama Highway 55 North in River Falls. Olene G. Merritt, age 65, of Red Level was in stable, but critical condition, according to personnel with the Andalusia Rescue Squad, when Life Flight transported her to Dothan ... "She crossed the concrete island and hit an 18-wheeler that was stopped at the stop sign. She struck... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
City gets grant Jun 24, 2008
Grants awarded through the grant program included Mobile County Data Sharing and Multi-Jurisdictional Interoperability - 650,000; Brewton Community Access Technology Project - 200,000; Dothan Public Safety Emergency Communications System - 300,000; Gulf Shores Law Enforcement Technology Upgrade - 350,000; Mobile Data Systems to Enhance Law Enforcement Capability for the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center - 500,000. The subcommittee's jurisdiction includes the National Aeronautics and... (Brewton Standard, AL)
Another camp for massive o-lineman Jun 24, 2008
By Louisiana/Texas Recruiting AnalystDate: Jun 23, 2008 Summer camps can give a players stock a huge boost and that is exactly what has happened with Dothan (Ala. Houston Academy offensive lineman Josh Williford. (TigerRag.com)
