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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...
Dothan Police Seek Help in Locating Missing Teen
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – The Dothan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Christopher Lee Baldwin, a 15-year-old male, was last seen on July 24, 2024, around 4:00 PM near the 1000 block of Post Oak Drive in Dothan, Alabama. Christopher is described...
‘I’m not sorry for a minute of it:’ Woman shares her secret to 101 years of life
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A woman celebrated over a century of a life filled with helping others on Friday. Mrs. Alberta Ingle, a resident at Whitehall Assisted Living in Dothan, rang in her 101st birthday surrounded by her friends and family. Throughout her life, Ingle has moved from state to...
Ma-Chis Tribe to host sustainable growing workshop
By Staff Reports The Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama will host a workshop titled “Sustainable Growing Methods for Row Crops and Climate Smart Ag Funding” on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will take place at the Ma-Chis Tribal Office, located at 2950 County Road 377 in Elba. The […] The post Ma-Chis Tribe to host sustainable growing workshop appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Man shot to death while sitting in vehicle in parking lot of south Birmingham apartment complex
A man was shot to death inside his vehicle Friday night at a south Birmingham apartment complex. Birmingham police on Saturday identified the victim as Reco Dewayn Stevenson. He was 30. South Precinct officers were dispatched shortly before 9:30 p.m. to a report of a person shot in the 100...
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Columbia Eagles
Let’s meet the 2024 Columbia Eagles. The longest losing streak in the state of Alabama stands at 81 games. It’s 27 times longer than Columbia’s longest winning streak (three games). On Oct. 16, 2015, the Eagles defeated Ardmore, 34-16. They have not won since. Columbia dropped the...
First bank opens in the town of Rehobeth
REHOBETH, Ala. (WDHN) — The All-In Credit Union opened its doors in Rehobeth Thursday morning. It’s located right next to the town hall and fire station. This was a joint effort between the town, All-In Credit union, and Houston County School Union to provide financial services in the town.
New ACOM Taylor Clinic Opens Doors with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Taylor, Alabama (WDNews) –Residents of Taylor and the surrounding areas are invited to attend the opening ceremony for the new ACOM Taylor Clinic next Wednesday at 10 a.m. The event will take place at 39 Windy Hill Road. The clinic, which will start seeing primary care and pediatric patients on August 5th, promises to bring enhanced healthcare services to the community.
Alabama child care centers see improved staffing levels with federal aid
An infusion of federal funding may have alleviated an ongoing staffing shortage in Alabama’s child care centers. Under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), enacted in March 2021, Alabama received $732.9 million for child care, with $451.3 million to maintain child care market stability and $281.6 million to subsidize child care. As such, the state […]
The Worst Colleges In Alabama Wont Surprise Many
Why would you ever choose to attend a failing school?. Under the new Alabama Accountability Act, the state's Department of Education must release a list of failing schools. Failing Alabama colleges are measured by graduation rate. This is represented by the percentage of students who graduate within 150% of the usual expected time it takes to complete the degree.
Former Ala. lawmaker sentenced to year in prison for role in kickback scheme
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A former Alabama lawmaker was sentenced Friday to a year in federal prison for his role in a kickback scheme involving state grant funds. U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler sentenced former state Rep. Fred Plump to 12 months and a day in prison and three years of supervised release. Plump, a […]
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