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Medical cannabis advocates speak out as lawsuits delay the issuing of licenses
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical cannabis advocates are speaking out as lawsuits continue to prevent the issuing of medical marijuana licenses. The Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis Alabama got an early start on Thursday in Daphne at the Southern Cancer Center. This is the organization’s latest push for the right to provide medical marijuana to […]
DCH makes national 'honor roll' in improving women's healthcare
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Some doctors and healthcare professionals in west Alabama are working to improve women’s healthcare. A recent study by the Commonwealth Fund puts Alabama near the bottom when it comes to mortality, morbidity and reproductive health. DCH points out three major programs to help turn the...
Henry County Man Arrested After Dead Dogs Found in Rental Home
HENRY COUNTY, Ala (WDNews) — A Henry County man has been arrested after deputies discovered the carcasses of several dogs in the backyard of a rental home, sources say 5. According to Sheriff Eric Blankenship, deputies were called to a home off Highway 431 north of Abbeville on July 14, where they found five dogs owned by Devone Edwards Tolbert, 26, dead and in various stages of decomposition.
Extra Point Previews: Ariton Purple Cats
ARITON, Ala (WDHN) — The Ariton Purple Cats have been a juggernaut in 2A Region Two for the past several years, but now one of the best Purple Cats in school history has gone off to college, and it’s time to figure out how to fill the void. Do-it-all athlete Ian Senn was the driving […]
Funeral services for Capt. Doug Wheeler Saturday
The Pike County community is saddened by the death of Captain Doug Wheeler. Wheeler began his law enforcement career with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in March of 1982. He was named Officer of the Year in 1991 and recognized for his undercover drug work with the Dothan Narcotics Unit, to which his work led […] The post Funeral services for Capt. Doug Wheeler Saturday appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Remembering Blue: How one horse is leaving big hoofprints to fill
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - One familiar, friendly face will be missing from Landmark Park from now on. A horse named Blue, one of the park’s iconic staples, passed away on July 24. From parades, to wagon rides, to plowing in the field, Blue grew to be one of the...
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