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Each afternoon offers a chance for much needed rainfall
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Starting the day off mild and muggy with overcast skies after Monday’s storms. We will see similar conditions unfold again today throughout the afternoon and evening. So if you didn’t get rain yesterday there will be a chance this afternoon and also tomorrow. Temperatures will climb into the mid to low […]
Ashford library project discontinued despite USDA loan and community donation
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - This year, the Ashford branch of the Dothan Houston County Library System had planned on moving onto somewhere bigger and better. Now, that won’t be happening. On Tuesday, the DHCLS Board of Trustees voted to discontinue the Ashford Library Capital Campaign and library renovation project.
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth speaks on state of economy at Dothan luncheon
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth visited Dothan Tuesday to speak at the State of the Economy Luncheon. “Alabama’s economy is doing really well,” said Lt. Governor Ainsworth. Lt. Gov. Ainsworth said while the growth this year is less than the previous years, they are seeing...
Missy’s ComiX Shop picking up the pieces after fire
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Missy’s ComiX Shop is working to clean up the damage done by a fire over the weekend. A reason for the fire has not been confirmed. “It’s just gut wrenching to know that it’s all gone,” one employee of the store described the events that happened over the weekend.
Carl Reynolds to return as Dothan United head coach
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - After an inaugural season filled with different levels of success on and off the field, the Dothan United Soccer Club is showing their commitment to the city and to their staff that have gotten them to this point. The team in two parts showed that commitment...
Alabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party chairman Alex Reynolds says history is being made at the convention. He also noted the unique atmosphere in the aftermath of former President Trump’s attempted assassination. “You talk about the energy […]
Alabama dentists can continue Botox procedures, according to state board
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Dentists in Alabama can continue to administer Botox to patients. This decision comes after several hearings held by the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners regarding Botox procedures. Last month, the board deliberated on limiting the areas where dentists could administer the injections. The board has now...
Federal court declines to dismiss Alabama redistricting case after South Carolina ruling
A man holds a vote sign in front of a Birmingham courthouse on August 14, 2023 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Jemma Stephenson/Alabama Reflector) The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rejection of a challenge to to South Carolina’s congressional map will not impact Alabama’s ongoing redistricting battles for now. The...
FDOT set to replace U.S. 90 Chipola River Bridge in Jackson County
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) — A crucial bridge that runs through the heart of Marianna has come to the end of its life span. The Florida Department of Transportation will be replacing the Chipola River Bridge on Highway 90. The project is in its design phase. Jackson County residents had the opportunity to see what the […]
Highland Home business expands to new ventures
Owners of Fire and Ice Heating and Air are embarking on a new venture, after purchasing another business in Highland Home. Fire and Ice, owned by Jarred and Emily McGough, provides heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) installation services. The business launched in 2019, when Jarred decided to take his personal HVAC experience and transform […] The post Highland Home business expands to new ventures appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Major Ashford Library project abandoned, director cites rising costs as cause
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A renovation project to move the Ashford Library to a new and larger space has been halted by the Dothan Houston County Library System (DHCLS). According to DHCLS Director Chris Warren, the library system’s Board of Trustees voted to stop the Ashford Library renovation project and the Ashford Library Capital Campaign to raise funds for the project.
Temporary closure for Eastgate Park pond
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The City of Dothan reminded residents of an upcoming pond closure at Eastgate Park. The Eastgate Park Pond will close for maintenance beginning Wednesday, July 17, and remain closed until Sunday, July 21. However, the pond will be open on Saturday from 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m. for the Youth Fishing Day.
Local comics shop employees picking up the pieces, ask community for help after fire ravages business
Employees of the family-owned Missys Comix Shop are heartbroken and picking up the pieces after a place that offered a variety of happiness in the Dothan community was destroyed in a fire over the weekend. Missy’s Comix bookstore employees spent the day Monday trying to save books and other items...
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