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Baby Supply Drive for Wiregrass Hope Group – hosted by Glover Funeral Home of Dothan

Baby Supply Drive for Wiregrass Hope Group – hosted by Glover Funeral Home of Dothan

This year for our 3rd Annual Donation Drive, we are proud to have partnered with Wiregrass Hope Pregnancy Center! We are thankful to have this great organization right here in our community. Please feel free to stop by Glover Funeral Home, 1468 Hartford Highway, Dothan, (8:00-4:30, Monday – Friday) to drop off items next to the Christmas Tree in our lobby! Below are some of the most requested items at this time.

12:32 PM.    Dale County Sheriff and Deputies Searching For Missing Juvenile

12:32 PM. Dale County Sheriff and Deputies Searching For Missing Juvenile

DALE COUNTY:       12:32 PM.     Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum and Dale County Sheriff Deputies are in the south end of Dale County searching for a runaway juvenile.

The search is in the area of Hwy. 112, south of Wallace College.

Sheriff Bynum and multiple deputies are in the area conducting the search.

Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum is a very hard working Sheriff and is never afraid to get out in the streets, woods, and wherever is needed to serve the citizens and guest of Dale County

10:50 AM    🚨    Dothan Accident Sends Two to Hospital

10:50 AM 🚨 Dothan Accident Sends Two to Hospital

DOTHAN:             

A two-vehicle accident at East Main & Columbia Hwy has two lanes closed at this time.

Two patients are being transported to the hospital.

Please use caution in the area, expect delays, and slow down for responding crews.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

2:55 PM Two Dothan High Football Stars Sign Division I Scholarships

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DOTHAN:

Dothan High School honored two of its top football athletes Wednesday morning as they officially signed full Division I scholarships during a ceremony on campus.

Senior AJ Alexander committed to the University of North Alabama, while fellow senior Aden Jackson signed with Troy University. Coaches and school officials praised both athletes for their outstanding talent, work ethic, and leadership—qualities that helped them stand out to college programs across the region.

The signing ceremony was held at 10 a.m. inside the Mike Schmitz Team Room in the boys’ athletic complex, where teammates, classmates, coaches, and proud family members gathered to celebrate the milestone.

Both Alexander and Jackson have made significant impacts on Dothan High’s football program, and their signings mark an exciting new chapter in their athletic careers.

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3:16 PM Agenda Items For Houston County Commission Administrative Meeting

HOUSTON COUNTY:      The Houston County Commission will hold the Administrative Meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:00 AM, third floor of the Houston County Administrative Building. The Houston County Commission will only meet December 4 and the regular meeting where they can vote on issues which will be Monday, December 8, 10:00 AM. Unless an emergency exists this will be the only meetings that Houston County Commissioners will have/

The items to be discussed on December 4 and voted December 8 are as follows:

HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION
Administrative Meeting
December 4, 2025

REGULAR AGENDA

1. Discussion – Update on Houston County Jail
2. Request to approve FY 2024-2025 departmental over/under spending summary report –
Peter Covert, CAO
3. Request to publish the Houston County Year-End Unaudited Financial Report to include
County, Fiduciary, other Special Trust Funds along with the outstanding amounts and
retirement schedule of its debts – Peter B. Covert, CAO
4. Request to approve budget amendment in the amount of $93,835.36 in revenue for
insurance proceeds for damage to roof at Sheriff’s Dept – Tommy Dixon, Building Maintenance
5. Request to approve budget amendment in the amount of $300,000 in revenue for
stormwater projects from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management – Road &
Bridge
6. Request from the Town of Rehobeth to assist with site grading and preparation for an area
within the Rehobeth Town Center Project – Road & Bridge