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Geneva County ‘Garbage Goon’ is at it again
BLACK, Ala. (WTVY) - Trashy behavior is plaguing residents of Black, Alabama. Over the last few weeks, several garbage cans have been destroyed in and around Black, according to the Geneva County Sheriff’s Office. Rather than accidental damage, the destruction is believed to be directly related to “intentional vandalism,”...
“Run for office”: DCS superintendent fires back at “vitriol” from parents, community
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan City Schools Superintendent Dr. Dennis Coe released a letter to the DCS families and communities on Tuesday evening to address the success he has seen from the city school system and to put an end to “vitriol” against DCS and its employees. The...
Update: Stokes pays fees after D.A. files lawsuit
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A prosecutor wants Dothan businessman Rickey Stokes’ bonding company held in contempt for failing to pay thousands of dollars owed to Alabama’s court system. In a court ruling, 20th Circuit District Attorney Russ Goodman said Stokes failed to pay 322 bond fees incurred in...
After prison, Alabama activist has a new name and outlook on voting rights for felons
Alabama activist Kenneth Sharpton-Glasgow spent 30 years fighting for the voting rights of people with felony records. But that was before he spent 11 months in federal prison on charges of tax evasion and drug distribution, locked up alongside men who rioted at the U.S. Capital on Jan. 6, 2021.
Phase of Dothan’s “Rebuild Alabama” plan approved; expected to be bid out in September
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Changes are coming to one of the most highly traveled roads in the Circle City, U.S. Highway 84. City of Dothan officials on Tuesday approved the next phase of their 2025 Rebuild Alabama Transportation Plan.”. So far in the project, the city has widened roads...
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.
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...
Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger in Southeast Alabama
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – Bringing Hope and Nourishment to Southeast Alabama. The Wiregrass Area Food Bank is dedicated to providing hope and nourishment to those who are uncertain about their next meal. Their mission focuses on feeding the hungry in Southeast Alabama through a network of member agencies. Making...
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.
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