Country Crossing hiring for restaurant jobs Oct 23, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Country Crossing developers are in their third week of hiring and Thursday were looking for more than 200 potential restaurant employees at the entertainment venue ... "Anything available, I heard they are hiring for a cook so I'll cook for them," says Ben McClendon, a Dothan resident. (WSJA.com, AL)
Man jumps from moving pickup Oct 21, 2009
Terry Dewayne Kirkland, 28, of Marietta died during a weekend trip to Dothan, Ala ... "Everything indicates he was ready to go home, and obviously intoxicated, and told his brother to stop or he would jump out," said Sgt. Todd David with Dothan police. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dothan city officials approve spending for wastewater treatment plant expansions Oct 21, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Preliminary work is getting underway on the expansion project of the Little Choctawhatchee Wastewater Treatment Plant in Dothan ... Dothan city commissioners unanimously approved spending over seven million dollars to continue the ongoing work ... "This is the first step in solving some of the environmental issues we have associated with the Beaver Creek Plant,' says Mike West, Dothan City Manager. This portion of the project is the construction of an interceptor line that... (WSJA.com, AL)
Army use in Ala. shootings broke law Oct 20, 2009
Records from the investigation into why nearly two dozen armed military police were sent to Samson to man traffic stops were released to the Dothan Eagle on Monday after a Freedom of Information Act request. The investigation found the decision to send the soldiers violated federal law. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Army: Troop use in Samson violated law Oct 20, 2009
Records on the matter were released to the Dothan Eagle on Monday in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. The Department of Army Inspector General found a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which restrains the use of the military for civilian law enforcement purposes. (WSJA.com, AL)
Morning Kickoff for Ole Miss at Auburn Game Oct 20, 2009
By Inside the Auburn TigersPosted Oct 19, 2009. --Auburn will have its first morning kickoff this season when Ole Miss visits Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 31. (autigers.com)
11 year old robbed at gunpoint Oct 19, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - A Dothan teenager is behind bars after police say he robbed an 11 year old boy at gunpoint. Authorities say 18 year old James Michael Daniels stole an MP3 player from the boy. (WSJA.com, AL)
ADPH partners with 211 call centers across the state Oct 16, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Dialing 211 is a free and easy way to connect with more than 16,000 non-profit state, faith based, and community organizations. Now the helpline is connecting Alabamians with up to the minute information about the h1n1 virus. (WSJA.com, AL)
Fort Rucker soldier innocent in infant son's death Oct 16, 2009
he Dothan Eagle reports civilian defense attorney Victor Kelley said a neurosurgeon testified that the baby had suffered an injury created by a birth trauma. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSJA.com, AL)
Dothan golf tournament raises money for children in need Oct 10, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Friday, golfers in the Circle City tee'd off for the 2nd Annual "Golfin' Fore Gifts" Golf Tournament at the Highland Oaks Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Dothan. There were no pro-golfers on the greens, no green jackets, or fame for the winner. (WSJA.com, AL)
Courthouses In Montgomery Undergoing Major Repair Work Oct 9, 2009
Chief Judge Mark Fuller says 50% of his job is devoted to the maintenance of the Middle District courthouses in Montgomery, Opelika and Dothan. "It does take time but it's an honor serve this district," said Judge Fuller. (WSJA.com, AL)
Best BHS basketball team in 50th reunion Oct 9, 2009
located near Ozark and Dothan. Shows moved from Mars Hill, in northern Amite County. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Plane crash opens race for office Oct 9, 2009
Dothan businessman Charles Woods ran fifth. Two former governors, John Patterson and Big Jim Folsom, finished sixth and seventh. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Dothan man arrested for attempted rape and burglary, neighbors take extra precautions Oct 9, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - It's case closed for the Dothan Police Department ... That suspect, 43-year-old Willie Frank Williams of Dothan is charged with first degree burglary, and will later be transferred to the Houston County Jail with a $100,000 bond ... Lt. David Jay of the Dothan Police Department said, "He pointed a gun at her, and there was some conversation. He finally told her to remove her clothing. At that time, the victim became hysterical ,and the suspect turned around and ran out the... (WSJA.com, AL)
Ala. team roster announced for All-Star Classic Oct 9, 2009
Defensive Linemen - Fred Carter, Gadsden City; Jeremiah Jackson, Spain Park; Corey Lampley, Dothan; Wilson Love, Mountain Broo 00003E56 k; Jared Morse, Oxford; Craig Sanders, Ariton. Linebackers - Quashan Lee, Prattville; C.J. Mosley, Theodore; LaDarius Owens, Jess Lanier; Jay Prosch, UMS-Wright; Jawara White, Charles Henderson. (WSJA.com, AL)
Southeast Alabama Medical Center Deploys Ekahau's Wireless Temperature Management Solution Oct 7, 2009
Hospital Expands Use of Ekahau RTLS to Monitor and Manage More Than 80 Refrigerators and Freezers Over Campuswide Cisco Wi-Fi Network. Any significant temperature variations in our freezers and refrigerators could mean significant losses, so we needed a system that can measure and communicate alarms wirelessly and reliably in multiple ways to our staff members. (Canada Newswire)
Auburn's noisy crowd poses 90,000 obstacles for West Virginia Sep 17, 2009
Larger than Dothan, larger than Decatur, larger even than Tuscaloosa -- when Alabama does not have a home game at its 92,138-seat stadium, of course. West Virginia quarterback Jarrett Brown knows all those people could, and most likely will, spell one big problem for communication. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Trinity shifts CEO, names interim leader Sep 17, 2009
Keith Granger, CEO of Flowers Hospital in Dothan, has been appointed Trinity s interim CEO. He will be responsible for overseeing the 534-bed, east Birmingham hospital s day-to-day operations. The new positions will be effective Oct. 5. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Wiregrass: Local woman remembers 9/11 Sep 14, 2009
Dothan, AL (WSFA) - As the world remembers the terrorist attacks on September 11th, one Dothan woman lived in New York at the time and remembers it first hand ... Captain Chris Ethridge of the Dothan Fire Department said, "What we do every day is extremely dangerous when a citizen dials 911. And to be counted as a member of that profession that gave their lives to potentially save others is truly an honor.". (WSJA.com, AL)
Swine Flu claims Troy student's life Sep 9, 2009
He was diagnosed with Swine flu last week and actually got better one day but took a turn for the worse on Friday when he passed away from pneumonia at the Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. Herb Reeves is the Dean of Student Services. (WSJA.com, AL)
Progress moving along at Country Crossing Sep 4, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Construction is nonstop at the multimillion dollar entertainment venue country crossing. Daily over 300 workers are logging hours to meet a December deadline to finish the first phase of project. (WSJA.com, AL)
7th Annual Dothan Classic set to kick off this week Sep 2, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - The NGA Hooters pro golf tour is making a stop in the wiregrass this week ... 168 golfers will be teeing off in the Annual Dothan Classic. (WSJA.com, AL)
Houston County flu numbers are second in the state Sep 1, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - The number of H1N1 cases in Alabama is increasing every day. The most recent numbers show Houston County has 217 confirmed cases of H1N1, which is 2nd in the state. (WSJA.com, AL)
Referee collapses, dies at high school game Aug 29, 2009
(AP) - A referee who collapsed shortly after the beginning of the Dothan-Eufaula high school football game at Rip Hewes Stadium has died. Southeast Alabama Medical Center spokesman Steve Pearce told the Dothan Eagle that man died after being rushed to the hospital Friday night. (WSJA.com, AL)
ServisFirst's Dothan branch reports profits in first year Aug 29, 2009
ServisFirst Bank's Dothan location earned profits in less than a year of its debut in the market ... "We look forward to our continued upward trek and are confident our committed clients will be with us every step of the way," said ServisFirst Dothan CEO Ronald DeVane. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Carrie Kurlander Named Vice President, Communications, for Southern Company Aug 28, 2009
A native of Dothan, Alabama, Kurlander is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management Executive Development Program. She is married to Brian Kurlander, and they have two children. (PR Newswire)
Nominate a Family of the Year Aug 26, 2009
Nomination forms can be picked 00002E79 up at Family Guidance Center in Montgomery and Dothan, The Center for Families, Parkview Adult Day Health Services or at the location of the following Families of the Year community sponsors: WSFA 12 News, Sterling Bank, Montgomery Parents Magazine, Colonial Insurance,Alagasco and Aronov. Nomination forms are available by calling the Family Guidance Center in Montgomery at (334) 270-4100 or the Family Guidance Center in Dothan at (334) 712-7777. (WSJA.com, AL)
Water negotiator upbeat Aug 21, 2009
Alabama s lawsuit contends Georgia takes too much Chattahoochee River water upstream at Lanier to the detriment of Alabama Power s nuclear power plant near Dothan. Other industries and Alabama communities use the Chattahoochee, too. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Interim Dothan police chief named Aug 20, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - An interim police chief is now in place for the city of Dothan two weeks after the current chief resigned for another position in Florida. City Manager Michael K. West selected Captain Larry Draughon to serve in the position Wednesday. (WSJA.com, AL)
Allatoona may be next battle in water war Aug 16, 2009
Alabama Power, for example, wants a guaranteed flow of Chattahoochee River water for its nuclear power plant near Dothan. Perdue said he has repeatedly assured Riley that Farley will always have enough water even in times of extreme drought. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
SI.coms freshman of impact dont included any locals Aug 15, 2009
A former , according to the Dothan Eagle. Tennessee picks up , according to the Knoxville News-Sentinel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dothan addressing proposed sewer rate increase Aug 12, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - The city of Dothan held its first of two public meetings to discuss proposed sewage rate increases Tuesday ... Around 27,000 people in Dothan pay a $1. (WSJA.com, AL)
Fortner Street and Honeysuckle Road work begins Aug 11, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - The city of Dothan is beginning work on a multimillion dollar road project. After years of planning the city is starting work on the $3. (WSJA.com, AL)
Liberty National Life Insurance Plans to Hire 2,500 Sales Agents and Sales Managers in One Day, August 19 Aug 8, 2009
MCKINNEY, Texas, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Liberty National Life Insurance Company is in the most aggressive growth mode in the Company's 109-year history and plans to hire more than 2,500 sales agents and sales managers in more than 125 hiring events in 19 states across the U.S. in one day. The "We're Hiring" event will take place on August 19. (PR Newswire)
Bookman: 'Water' war not really about water Aug 5, 2009
Do you know that in the wake of this ruling the citizens of Dothan, Alabama are considering building a reservoir to draw from the Chattahoochee. A power company is wanting to build a coal fired power plant (they use an immense amount of water) in southwest Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dothan City Schools AYP scores Aug 4, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - The announcement of AYP scores was a cause for celebration in Dothan ... For the first time ever every school in the Dothan city school system passed the AYP test this year ... The biggest gains were at the high school level both Dothan High School and Northview High School recorded vastly improved test scores last year. (WSJA.com, AL)
VICKERS/Honoring the greatest generation Jul 30, 2009
My brother-in-law Obe Farish who lives in Dothan, Alabama,, is retired from the military and is a VietNam veteran ... "Many World War II veterans had never seen the memorial which they had worked so hard to move from an idea to a reality. These veterans are dying at the rate of 1,500 per day. Dothan, Alabama, is located in what is known as the wiregrass area of Alabama. So, a local organization known as the 'Wiregrass Honor Flight Committee planned and sponsored a flight to Washington D.C. for... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Attorney general warns of identity scam Jul 29, 2009
The scam is targeting low-income citizens in the Dothan area, but King said in a news release the scam likely won t be confined to one geographic area. King s office has received complaints in which scammers claim to be government workers. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Birmingham area lost 4,000 construction jobs last year Jul 29, 2009
Alabama cities that ranked better than Birmingham included Dothan (112), Huntsville (129) and Mobile (155). On the other hand, Montgomery ranked lower than Birmingham, coming in at 216th. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Judge throws down water gauntlet Jul 28, 2009
On the other hand, who is going to suffer one way or another if Eufala, Dothan or Apalachicola aren t thriving. It s provincialism run amok, and unfortunately, supported by ill-conceived laws and poor management governing the region s water. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Perdue vows multi-pronged attack on water issue Jul 24, 2009
And, guess what, after the ruling last week, officials in Dothan, Alabama were excited as they have plans to build a reservoir that pulls off of the Chattahoochee in order to handle their needs due to explosive growth in the area ... As far as Dothan planning a new reservoir in part due to the judge s ruling ... Check their local paper, The Dothan Eagle from last weekend. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Suspected "Limping Bandit" robber arrested Jul 21, 2009
Colonial Bank branches in Dothan, Enterprise and Ozark were each held up in 2007. Other states targeted in the spree included Florida with five heists and Georgia with three. (WSJA.com, AL)
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Jul 21, 2009
Through its subsidiary ServisFirst Bank, ServisFirst provides business and personal financial services through locations in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery and Dothan, Alabama. ServisFirst files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). (PR Newswire)
Houston County is designated an economic recovery zone Jul 21, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - New businesses moving to Houston County can access federal dollars ... "We thought it was a good opportunity, first and foremost we may be one of the first counties to designate our area as a recovery zone just so we're eligible to help local government but those businesses looking at ways to finance projects, now they'll have another option to move forward with and help create jobs," says Matt Parker, President of the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. (WSJA.com, AL)
ServisFirst to open new HQ next week Jul 18, 2009
The Birmingham bank s new headquarters will serve as the central location for its Alabama footprint, which includes Huntsville, Montgomery and Dothan. The bank also has three locations here in Birmingham. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Birmingham among Alabama cities named environmentally 'Smart' Jul 16, 2009
Huntsville ranked the highest on a national list of Smarter Cities, ranked by the National Resources Defense Council, at seventh place, with Mobile, Birmingham, Montgomery and Dothan following far behind ... In the small cities category, Dothan ranked 249th out of the 402 cities ranked. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Dothan Mayoral Results Jul 15, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Mike Schmitz will take the reins as Dothan's new mayor in a landslide election ... WSFA 12 News has a crew in Dothan at this hour and will have a live report on WSFA 12 News at 10:00pm. (WSJA.com, AL)
Houston County takes on adult entertainment Jul 14, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - The Houston County Commission is taking a stand against the adult entertainment industry. The commission voted Monday to regulate strip clubs countywide. (WSJA.com, AL)
Two bomb scares in Dothan in less than week Jul 7, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - There was another bomb scare in Dothan Monday. For the third time in less than a week the Dothan bomb squad is investigating a potential explosive device ... Traffic was at a standstill for more than an hour as a robot removed what appeared to be a bomb from a Dothan drainage ditch. (WSJA.com, AL)
Bowlin bound for Hall of Fame (119) Jul 6, 2009
Published: Sunday, July 5, 2009 12:11 PM CDT When the manager of the Dothan, Ala ... At the urging of his brother Hoss Bowlin, who had already signed a pro contract and was playing for the St. Louis Cardinals farm team in Dothan, Jim Bowlin packed his bags and headed for Alabama to try out for the team. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Miss. JC Skuttle-Butt 08/20 Jul 5, 2009
Raymond, MS - Hinds Community College head baseball coach Sam Temple announced today that Gilberto Reyes will be transferring to Hinds from Wallace Community College in Dothan, Ala. Reyes, a Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic native, is a 6-3, 200-pound right-handed pitcher who saw limited action for the Governors last season. (GenesPage.com)
Independence Day Classic ready to begin Jul 2, 2009
Bordentown, N.J. and Alabama teams Dothan, Tuscaloosa, Florence, Athens and Huntsville plus locals such as Shelbyville, Gallatin, Cubs and Spring Hill ... Dothan and Tuscaloosa are more than you want to face, said McKeel. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Democratic gubernatorial candidates campaigning in the Wiregass Jun 30, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - The race for governor is still over a year away but potential candidates are working hard to get their message out there. Democratic hopefuls Ron Sparks and Artur Davis were in Dothan Monday for the Chamber of Commerce's candidate forum ... The Dothan Chamber is planning another forum in the fall this time for the republican candidates. (WSJA.com, AL)
Dothan receives improved credit rating Jun 27, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - the city of Dothan received some good news about its credit rating ... S&P says this rating guarantees that Dothan is in excellent financial security and the city local economy is remaining strong ... In the coming months Dothan will begin bidding a $46 million Wastewater Treatment project. (WSJA.com, AL)
BancTrust Announces New Florida President Jun 27, 2009
Mr. House was in commercial lending for 19 years before becoming Chairman and CEO of SouthTrust Bank of Dothan, N.A. in 1993. Mr. House is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, and Samford University, where he earned a Masters in Business Administration. (PR Newswire)
Wiregrass Newsroom: Dothan police officer files complaint against city attorney and Dothan police chief Jun 18, 2009
Wiregrass Newsroom: Dothan police officer files complaint against - WSFA 12 News Montgomery, AL ... RaeMonica Carney looks over the formal grievance she filed against Dothan City Attorney, Len White, and Dothan Police Chief, John Powell ... DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Dothan city officials are asking the state to take over an investigation involving a complaint from a Dothan police officer. (WSJA.com, AL)
Several objects of legislation caught eye of public Jun 6, 2009
The primary supporters are the developers of the new Country Crossing entertainment complex being built near Dothan close to the Florida and Georgia state lines. A good many famous country music entertainers with Alabama roots are backing the Sweet Home Alabama plan. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Wiregrass Newsroom: Students look to two year college system to get jobs in tough economy May 30, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Mikolas Roberson spent a year and a half at a four year university. "I racked up a ten thousand dollar bill when I was down there for three semesters," he says. (WSJA.com, AL)
Family Health Clinic might have to close doors due to lack in funding. May 21, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Many Americans across the country are going without health care because they can't afford it. However in Dothan, those less fortunate are able to get free health care but due to a lack of funding the clinic may be forced to close their doors at the end of the year. (WSJA.com, AL)
Fatal stabbing ruled self defense by police. May 20, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - A fatal stabbing claimed the life of a Dothan man Monday. Monday night Dothan police received a call that someone had been stabbed at Lavista Trailer ark off Denton road ... "There are different type scenarios you can look at when self defense is a factor, and we feel like with all the information that has been gathered that this is one of these cases," said Dothan Police Chief John Powell. (WSJA.com, AL)
Man stabbed to death at Dothan trailer park May 19, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - Dothan Police are on the scene of a stabbing death at this time. Details are limited at this time and investigators are only confirming that the man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. (WSJA.com, AL)
Wiregrass Newsroom: Habitat for Humanity charting a new course in Geneva county May 18, 2009
Habitat leaders say they get nearly 10 calls per week from people asking about homes and many from folks outside Dothan. It may be the first Habitat home in Geneva county, but it won't be the last. (WSJA.com, AL)
Wiregrass Newsroom: FEMA flood funds arrive May 18, 2009
DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - For Bill Shealey, it's one of the toughest things he's ever experienced. Next to the loss of his mother, Shealey says dealing with flood damage is a close second. (WSJA.com, AL)
Popularity of archery rising across state May 15, 2009
Archery parks are under construction in Demopolis and Dothan, while construction will begin on parks in Heflin and Huntsville in 2010. The Cullman park is located 3 miles off of I-65 at exit 299 in Cullman County. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Blazer Baseball Receives Commitment From Ben Bullard May 13, 2009
For his junior year, Bullard struck out 74 batters in 57 innings, earned two shutouts and threw a no-hitter against Northview Dothan. In addition to his baseball success, Bullard has also been active in the Austin High School student body. (Uabsports.com)
