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Cottonwood Rescue president resigning, department not shutting down
COTTONWOOD, Ala (WDHN) — Cottonwood Rescue will not close and instead undergo an administration change after a state auditors report claimed a large sum of money was missing from the department. The department was set to close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday after the county’s emergency medical services association...
Houston Co. citizens scammed out of $10,000 in one week, sheriff says
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — Recently, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office has seen an uptick in scams involving the department. Sheriff Donald Valenza says the scams involve someone calling citizens and claiming to be from the HCSO or the Dothan Police Department and using “scare tactics” to get them to pay for fake outstanding warrants.
Update: Heat advisory issued for Southeast Alabama for Saturday
On Friday at 9:29 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid for Saturday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 111 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
Southeast Health nominated as one of the nation’s most beautiful hospital
Southeast Health has been nominated as one of the nation’s most beautiful hospitals. This is the 12th year that Soliant has held the competition to name the “20 Most Beautiful Hospitals” in the nation. The Medical Center is one of more than 80 hospitals nationwide and one of only two in Alabama nominated for the distinction.
Cottonwood Rescue closing amid possible criminal investigation
COTTONWOOD, Ala (WDHN) — Cottonwood Rescue will close its doors at the end of the week after a state auditors report claimed a large sum of money was missing from the department. Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe confirmed to WDHN that the rescue service will close on Friday...
Update: Heat advisory for Southeast Alabama until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 1:32 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. Weather service Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these recommendations. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids. Find cool...
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