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Bill to rename Dothan post office passes U.S. House
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The post office in downtown Dothan could soon bear the name of a World War II veteran and longtime mail carrier. On Monday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6162 by voice vote without any objection. That bill, which was introduced by Representative Barry Moore in November 2023 and was cosponsored by the other six representatives from the state of Alabama (Robert Aderholt, Jerry Carl, Gary Palmer, Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell and Dale Strong), would officially rename the post office at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan as the LaBruce ‘Bruce’ Tidwell Post Office.
Alabama man charged in connection to Blakely shooting
BLAKELY, Ga. (WALB) - A Dothan, Alabama man has now been arrested in connection to a shooting in Blakely. On Wednesday, July 17, Blakely Police officers were called to a report of a gunshot on Palmetto Avenue. Through an investigation, police found that a vehicle drove past a home with people inside while one or more people fired guns at the house.
Teen Tech Center makes trip to Tennessee
Local teen tech members from the Best Buy Teen Tech Center at Wallace Community College got an opportunity to participate in a regional teen summit located in Memphis, Tennessee. The teens met with other teen tech center members from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Memphis to discuss youth activism and...
This week in history: 1969
The headlines from The Greenville Advocate this week in 1969, covered topics ranging from space exploration to advancements in highway safety technology. The week’s headlines include the historic moon landing and the introduction of Vascar speed devices in Alabama. Astronauts on the Moon: In a picture viewed by millions of people all over the […] The post This week in history: 1969 appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction of a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds for a total value project of $160,000.
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
Traffic stop lands two in jail for meth possession
Two residents of Cottondale were arrested July 19, and subsequently booked into the Washington County Jail on drug-related charges. At approximately 4:00 p.m., a deputy from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) conducted a traffic stop on a blue pickup truck traveling on State Road 77 near Nearing Hills Circle. The driver, identified as 65-year-old Terry Gene Gilbert, was found to have a canceled driver’s license following a brief check of his information. Consequently, Gilbert was detained for further investigation.
Holmes County Sheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training
The Holmes County Sheriff's Office recently organized an active shooter training session, engaging its deputies, the Bonifay Police Department, and the guardians from the local school district. [Submitted by the Holmes County Sheriffs Department]. The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office recently organized an active shooter training session, engaging its deputies, the...
Tiffany Haddish Gearing Up for Georgia DUI Trial, Comedian Plans to Accuse Officers of ‘Unlawful Search’
Tiffany Haddish will be in court next month to fight the DUI case brought in Georgia months after she reached a plea deal in her DUI case in Los Angeles, In Touch can exclusively reveal. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, a Georgia judge scheduled Tiffany’s long-delayed trial for August 26. The case...
Jackson’s Landon Duckworth outgrows the Superman cleats to become one of the nation’s top prep quarterbacks
JACKSON — Landon Duckworth did not emerge from the shadows as a reluctant kid dragged into the sunlight, uncertain if football, with its pageantry and lore, its savagery and gore, was right for him. At the age of 6, he showed up at a Jackson park for his first...
Comprehensive Memory Care for the Elderly: Expertise of Caregivers in Cypress
Caring for the elderly, especially those with memory-related conditions, requires a unique blend of skills, compassion, and dedication. In Cypress, caregivers provide specialized memory care that ensures the well-being and dignity of seniors. This listicle explores the various roles and responsibilities of these caregivers and the benefits they bring to those in need.
Bill to rename Dothan post office passes U.S. House
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The post office in downtown Dothan could soon bear the name of a World War II veteran and longtime mail carrier. On Monday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6162 by voice vote without any objection. That bill, which was introduced by Representative Barry Moore in November 2023 and was cosponsored by the other six representatives from the state of Alabama (Robert Aderholt, Jerry Carl, Gary Palmer, Mike Rogers, Terri Sewell and Dale Strong), would officially rename the post office at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan as the LaBruce ‘Bruce’ Tidwell Post Office.
Rain sticking around through much of the week
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN)–Rain will refuse to go away across the Wiregrass as more showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Wiregrass. The stalled front we have been dealing with refuses to move and that has helped initiate more thunderstorms across the area. The good news is we have been cooler than average so we have been seeing some relief from the heat.
Not all Alabama schools offer AP classes. See which high schools do
Advanced Placement courses can save college-going students time and thousands of dollars in credits, but the opportunity to take college-level coursework varies widely in Alabama. A total of 285 Alabama public and private schools were authorized to offer Advanced Placement courses to high school students in the 2023-24 school year,...
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
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