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9:24 AM TODAY IS LAST DAY TO REGISTER – Cyber Security Awareness Summit

9:24 AM TODAY IS LAST DAY TO REGISTER – Cyber Security Awareness Summit

by | Sep 24, 2025 | Breaking News

Phone: 3346781417 Message: https://www.wiregrasscybersecuritysummit.com/ This event is focused on helping local businesses learn to protect themselves in the event of a cyber incident. Today is the last day to sign up, Realtime IT is trying to help raise awareness, because October is Cyber Security Awareness month.  do for the community.

This event is especially for small business. Designed specifically on how to help your business get through a cyber attack.

For more information:       http://wiregrasscybersecuritysummit.com
4:54 AM Pedestrian Fatality – 1200 Block South Park – Dothan

4:54 AM Pedestrian Fatality – 1200 Block South Park – Dothan

by | Sep 24, 2025 | Breaking News

DOTHAN:     1:04 AM     Dothan 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the 1200 block of South Park Avenue. This area is near where Martin Street intersects South Park Avenue. The initial information reported to Dothan 911 was multiple cars involved.

Dothan Police, Dothan Fire and Pilcher Ambulance responded.

On arrival of the first emergency units it was quickly determined this was a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle and the victim was deceased. The motor vehicle involved was still on the scene.

Dothan Police quickly closed the 1200 block of South Park. The Dothan Police CRASH Team was dispatched. The CRASH Team is a specialized unit of the Dothan Police Department to conduct investigations of motor vehicle accidents which involved serious critical injuries or death.

Houston County Coroner’s Office was notified and responded to the scene. The Houston County Commission provides no vehicle to the Coroner and a transport company was dispatched to remove the fatality victim from the scene.

Dothan Police CRASH Team is in charge of the investigation. The name of the victim has not been released at this time.

UPDATED @ 8:40 PM 8:13 PM Election Results

UPDATED @ 8:40 PM 8:13 PM Election Results

by | Sep 23, 2025 | Breaking News

ENTERPRISE:      Incumbent Mayor Cooper was re-elected with 55% of the votes.

OPP:        Incumbent Mayor of Opp was Becky BrackE lost her re-election bid 623 TO oPPONENT cHANCE mCcURLEY 824

EUFAULA:      Incumbent Mayor of Eufaula, Jack Tibbs, was re-elected.

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UPDATED @ 8:40 PM   

GORDON:     Incumbent Mayor Charles Dismukes was defeated by Connie Brooks with 61% of the votes.

 

3:33 PM Jason Wright Selected as Dothan’s Governmental and External Affairs Coordinator

by | Sep 23, 2025 | Breaking News

DOTHAN:  The City of Dothan is pleased to announce that Jason A. Wright has been selected to fill the Governmental and External Affairs Coordinator position.

Mr. Wright holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Troy University.

The Governmental and External Affairs Coordinator position performs professional and highly specialized work in the research of federal, state, and private funding opportunities. This work aligns with various capital projects, community initiatives, and public/private partnerships to benefit the citizens of Dothan, Alabama.

City Manager, Randy Morris, stated, “We are pleased to have Jason on staff toassist the City in strengthening legislative relationships and to seek funding opportunities to further Dothan’s ability to create a better quality of life for all of our citizens.”

Mr. Wright is married to the former Amy Adams of Prattville, Alabama and they have two children. The family resides in Dothan. A 2002 graduate of Dothan High School, Went onto Troy University where he played football was the kicker for TSU. Jason Wright grew up attending Memphis Baptist Church where today he still attends Memphis Baptist Church. Wright serves as active member and active deacon.

 

Dothan Livestock Market Report

Dothan Livestock Market Report

by | Sep 23, 2025 | Breaking News

Report Date September 22, 2025

Receipts this Week  641

Receipts last week 715

FEEDER CLASSES

STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2 )
150-300 Lbs. up to 670.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 550.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 465.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 433.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 360.00

700-800 Lbs. up to 320.00

HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)

150-300 Lbs. up to 555.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 485.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 445.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 380.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 338.00

700-800 Lbs. up to 293.00

SLAUGHTER CLASSES

COWS

High Dressing up to 173.00

Breakers up to 162.00

Lean up to 160.00

Bulls up to  198.00

Replacement  Classes

Bred Cows  3,820.00

Cow Calf pairs 3,050.00

Slaughter classes steady to 3 lower. Replacement bred cows steady to very firm with not enough pairs to report. Calves and feeder cattle steady to 3 higher. Our market sure looks good and strong !! Fed cattle in the West steady @ 237 to 240 with Iowa auctions to 250.

Well Folks, Thanks to each and every one of you, our friends and customers both buyers and sellers,   we are starting our 32 nd year!!! We thank each and every one of you for making this possible. We look forward to serving you another year !!!

Thank you all for your business and friendship !! And remember, we are not here just to sell your cattle, we are here to do what ever it takes to get every penny we can for your cattle.

FOLKS WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE GOOD FOLKS FROM RAYS RESTAURANT ARE NOW RUNNING OUR  CAFE ON MONDAY SERVING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AND IT IS GOOD COOKING !!! COME JOIN US, THE FOOD IS GREAT !!

GOOD COUNTRY COOKING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH!!!

NEW RESTAURANT HOURS:

MONDAY 6AM UNTIL

 

Mission Day – September 23 – Dothan High

by | Sep 22, 2025 | Breaking News

Mission Day this coming Tuesday September 23rd at Dothan HS from 08:15 to 3:00 in the Convocation Center. Mission Day is hosted by the Alabama Army National Guard. Two high schools from each state are selected by the National Guard Bureau.  Dothan HS was one of the two High Schools selected for Alabama where they led the entire state of Alabama for military high school enlistments. There will be hands on activities, simulators, virtual reality, etc. that are relatable to the work force and careers. It’s a huge event and rare opportunity! I really want this shown to the public to show how much Dothan High School faculty, staff, and students have done to bring stuff like this to the community. See you tomorrow!