DOTHAN: 4:45 PM Dothan 911 dispatched s tructure fire at 2020 Woodland Drive. Reports to Dothan 911 the oven was on fire.
4:49 PM Dothan Fire Engine 2 ( Lakewood ) has arrived on the scene. Single story brick structure, nothing visible. All units go to level 1 staging. Investigating.
4:50 PM Dothan Fire Engine 10 ( West Main ) and Battalion 2 has arrived on th scene.
4:45 PM Dothan Fire Engine 2 reported the stove is on cleanmode, no fire. All units can return to service.
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office – Jail Division will host open interviews for Corrections Deputy positions on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Interviews will be held at the Dothan Career Center, located at 787 Ross Clark Circle.
Officials say they are seeking qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies within the jail division.
Benefits include:
• Competitive starting pay • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama • Paid annual and sick leave • RSA State Retirement • Life insurance • Set schedule • Paid training
General requirements:
• Minimum 18 years of age • High school diploma or GED • Valid driver’s license • Polygraph examination • Psychological assessment • Physical exam and drug test
Applications are also available at the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, 411 North Foster Street, or online at www.houstoncountysheriff.org.
The Opp Housing Authority will host a free workshop Tuesday aimed at helping teens and parents navigate dating safely.
The workshop will facilitate open conversations about the risks associated with dating, how to recognize red flags, and how to identify and prevent dating violence. Both teens and parents are encouraged to attend.
The event is open to teens ages 13 and older, with refreshments provided.
📍 Location: 813 Barnes Street, Opp, AL 36467 📅 Date: Tuesday, February 24 ⏰ Time: 4:00 p.m.
Community members are encouraged to attend and take advantage of this free educational opportunity.
Dothan High School proudly celebrated four outstanding student-athletes as they signed to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level:
Edmund Cody – Pensacola State College
Perrin Gomez – Enterprise State Community College
Emmanuel Lewis – Stillman College
Carter Richards – Southern Union State Community College
These Wolves have put in the work, shown dedication on and off the field, and earned the opportunity to compete at the next level. The future is bright for each of them, and the Wiregrass will be cheering them on every step of the way.
Congratulations to these athletes, their families, coaches, and teammates! 🐺💙⚾
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After 10 years of dedicated service, Houston County has officially retired K9 Bogie, honoring a decade of loyalty, hard work, and service to the community. Now, officials are excited to announce the next chapter in the K9 program — K9 Brutus is coming soon!
K9 Brutus is currently in Citrus County, Florida, where he is preparing for the next step in his journey. Next week, his new handler will travel to Florida to begin hands-on training with him. Once that training is complete, K9 Brutus will make his way back home to Houston County, where he will officially join the team.
K9 Brutus is a tracking and trailing K9, specially trained to help locate criminals and assist in searches for missing or endangered individuals. His skills will be a major asset in ongoing efforts to protect and serve the citizens of Houston County.
Like the other K9s in the program, Brutus is being generously gifted by Find M Friends, and officials expressed sincere gratitude for the organization’s continued support of local law enforcement.
📢 More updates will be shared as K9 Brutus prepares for his first day on the job. Houston County is excited to welcome him home — stay tuned!
