Plan B Fiber Optics Shows What Community Is All About
Sometimes the best stories aren’t about business at all — they’re about heart.
Plan B Fiber Optics, located at 1909 Montgomery Highway, Suite 313 in Dothan, is known for delivering professional fiber optic solutions. But recently, owner Nioclas Gilmore showed that his work goes far beyond cables and connections.
When help was needed, Nioclas didn’t hesitate.
Seeing someone in need on the side of the road, he stopped and stepped in without being asked. In a moment that could have easily been ignored, he chose kindness. That simple act made all the difference.
In a world where many people pass by, it speaks volumes when someone takes the time to care.
Plan B Fiber Optics specializes in total fiber optic solutions, serving businesses and clients with professionalism and reliability. But this moment reminded us that strong connections aren’t just built with technology — they’re built with character.
Nioclas Gilmore can be reached at:
Plan B Fiber Optics 1909 Montgomery Highway, Suite 313 Dothan, AL 36303 📞 800-313-6476 📧 planbfiberoptics@gmail.com
Today, we spotlight not just a business — but a business owner who represents the best of the Wiregrass.
Thank you, Nioclas, for your generosity and for reminding us that community still matters.
The Alabama Hospital Association honored longtime leader L. Keith Granger for his decades of dedication to hospital quality and patient safety.
The Alabama Hospital Association on Thursday recognized L. Keith Granger, a longtime AlaHA leader and advocate for hospital quality and patient safety, as one of the 2026 inductees into the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame.
Granger currently serves as an executive advisor for CHS. Over a distinguished career in hospital administration, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes across the state, AlaHA shared in its press release.
Before his current role, Granger served as the regional president for nine CHS facilities in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. Granger served for eight years as president and CEO of Grandview Medical Center and, previously, for seventeen years as CEO of Flowers Hospital in Dothan, where he continues to serve as a trustee. He is widely respected for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to bring together hospital leaders around shared goals.
“Keith Granger’s influence on hospital care in Alabama cannot be overstated,” said AlaHA President and CEO Danne Howard. “His leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication to quality and patient safety have helped shape the work of the Alabama Hospital Association and improve care for countless Alabamians.”
In recognition of Granger’s lasting impact on hospitals across Alabama and the nation, Wayne T. Smith, chairman of the Board of Directors of Community Health Systems, Inc., offered his congratulations.
“Keith has been a force in the healthcare industry in Alabama and the national level and this is a much deserved recognition. CHS and our affiliated hospitals have been the fortunate beneficiaries of his profound impact as a leader of people, a champion of quality, and an advocate for all that’s right in healthcare. I extend my sincere and personal congratulations to Keith for his induction into the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame.”
Granger’s service to the Alabama Hospital Association spans decades. He previously served as chairman of the AlaHA Board of Trustees and is currently serving another term as a member-at-large on the AlaHA Board. In 2003, he received AlaHA’s Gold Medal of Excellence, the Association’s highest honor for achievement in hospital administration.
Most notably, the Association said Granger has been instrumental in advancing AlaHA’s quality and patient safety initiatives. He has chaired the Association’s Quality Task Force for more than 15 years, leading monthly meetings focused on best practices, performance improvement and patient safety that continue to have a lasting impact on hospital care statewide.
In addition to his AlaHA leadership, Granger has served on numerous local, state and national boards and spent several years as a member of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Board. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Founded in 1997, the Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions and provided exemplary healthcare service in the state. Granger will be formally inducted during a ceremony on August 8 in Montgomery.
OZARK-DALE COUNTY: 06:08 AM Ozark-Dale County 911 dispatched Ozark Fire Department and Marley Mill Volunteer Fire Department to a haz mat incident, 4126 North Highway 231, Ozark. The Haz Mat is in front of Farmer’s Daughter Country Store.
At the time of dispatch it was reported that Haz Mat material from an 18 wheeler. The material is reported to be flammable and explosive and unknown what it is.
06:13 AM Dothan Fire Haz Mat team has been dispatched. – Dothan Fire Department shift change is 07:00 AM, but at 6:13 AM Dothan Fire Haz Mat and Battalion Chief are responding to the Haz Mat call. And after working a 24 hour shift, these men and women are responding without hesitation.
Dothan Fire Department is a regional Haz Mat response unit and has a semi truck and trailer equipped to handle Haz Mat incidents.
Dothan is responding.
UPDATED @ 6:54 AM
This is a motor vehicle accident. The truck went off the road.
UPDATED @ 10:06 AM
The crash involves extensive extrication, and the incident is being treated as a traffic fatality. Officials on scene say the chemicals being transported in the truck are not flammable and do not pose an explosive risk.
Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum on scene, along with Dale County Coroner John Cawley. Ferguson Wrecker Service is assisting with recovery operations.
The Dothan Police Department hosted the inaugural class of Dothan 101 for city employees today, offering an inside look at the department’s operations and specialized units.
During the visit, employees learned about the civilian-focused classes offered by the department and experienced hands-on presentations and training demonstrations from the K9 Unit, Special Response Team (SRT), and the Bomb Squad. The interactive sessions gave participants a better understanding of the tools, tactics, and teamwork involved in keeping the community safe.
Programs like Dothan 101 are designed to strengthen collaboration and understanding across city departments while highlighting the coordinated effort required to keep Dothan running smoothly each day.
City officials described the event as a strong second stop in the program and a valuable opportunity to see firsthand the work being done right here in Dothan. 🚓💙
Landmark Park has announced exciting news for its upcoming Astronomy Night, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20.
The park will welcome Dr. Matthew Simon as the special guest speaker for the evening. Simon works with the Space Mission Analysis Branch at NASA Langley Research Center and brings professional experience in space science and mission planning.
Astronomy Night will feature telescope viewing, hands-on learning opportunities, and space-themed activities designed for all ages. Guests will also be able to enjoy snacks while learning more about astronomy and space exploration.
Park officials say the event is part of Landmark Park’s continued commitment to offering engaging, educational programming for the Wiregrass community. Additional details about Astronomy Night are expected to be released closer to the event date.
