Hidden Lake Elementary welcomed some special guests during Read Across America Week. Officer Volkman with the Dothan Police Department, Travis Fretts with the Dothan Fire Department, and former Miss National Peanut Festival Jakia Pearson stopped by Ms. Jones’ classroom to spend time reading with students and encouraging a love for books.
National Slam the Scam Day is a reminder for the public to recognize, avoid, and report scammers who are looking for an easy payday.
Officials warn residents to be cautious of emails, phone calls, or messages asking you to enter personal information, passwords, or financial details. Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure victims into acting quickly.
Remember, no legitimate government agency will ever ask you to pay fines or fees using Bitcoin, gift cards, or other unusual payment methods.
If something feels suspicious, pause and verify before taking action.
Construction is underway on a new public emergency response facility that will house the Abbeville Police Department, Abbeville Fire and Rescue and Abbeville EMS under one roof.
Abbeville Mayor Jimmy Money said the project has been in the works for several years and will serve the community for decades to come.
“We’ve been working on this facility for six years,” Money said. “This is a dream come true for our city. This is where we are, and this is what we’re doing. It’ll last a long time when we finish. It’ll be great. It’ll be good for the county and the city.”
Officials say Abbeville Fire and Rescue has outgrown its current station, and the existing EMS space cannot accommodate all staff members.
Abbeville EMS Director Laura Feggins said the department currently runs two 24-hour crews but does not have the space to house everyone on shift.
“Right now we run two crews 24 hours a day, so we’re unable to house all of our employees,” Feggins said. “We don’t have enough bedrooms, enough showers.”
The new facility will provide additional space for personnel and equipment as the departments continue to expand, including plans to add more fire trucks and ambulances.
Plans for the building also include a dedicated training area for first responders. Feggins said the additional space will allow EMS personnel to stay up to date as emergency medical practices continue to evolve.
“EMS is always changing,” Feggins said. “Having a bigger facility means that we have a larger training area and better equipment to meet our needs.”
City leaders also incorporated a storm shelter into the design to provide a safe place for residents during severe weather.
“We all need a place to go in time of trouble,” Money said. “One of the things we’re all trying to do is plan for tomorrow and not just today.”
Mayor Money said construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The Wicksburg High School Band is inviting the community out for a night of fun to help support the program.
The band will host a mini golf fundraiser at Adventureland in Dothan on March 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. During that time, 100% of all mini golf ticket sales will be donated directly to the Wicksburg High School Band.
Community members are encouraged to come out, play a round of mini golf, grab some food, and support the students and their music program.
DOTHAN: On Friday evening Dothan Police Chief Will Benny had Dothan Police Officers out in force on the streets.
In a strong enforcement action on the streets of Dothan, under the leadership of Dothan Police Patrol Captain Thomas Davis, the Dothan Police Patrol Division, while operating within the confines of the law and with respect to everyone’s right’s, had a very aggressive enforcement night.
Under the words of Retired Jackson County Florida Sheriff Lou Roberts, Jackson County had more problems and issues with the north/south corridor ( Highway 231 ) than the east/west corridor ( I-10 ). Spring break is beginning across the country so a lot of travelers through Dothan. The Panama City Beach Police Chief has announced zero tolerance. However, the Panama City Beach Police Chief has bashed Dothan residents. Well, Panama City Beach Police Chief, Dothan Police arrested one of your Panama City residents so keep them out of Dothan!!!
Dothan Police Chief Will Benny is just doing his job as the leader of Dothan Police Department. And he refuses to allow the streets of Dothan to get out of control.
In the aggressive enforcement action, the arrests for Dothan Police Department was 10 pages long this morning. The Dothan Police Patrol Division took numerous guns off the street and drugs off the street.
One Dothan Officer was assaulted by an offender that was being arrested. The officer was not seriously injured.
Dothan Police Patrol and Captain Davis did a great job.
