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Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In southern Alabama, local residents built shelters for feral cats to protect them from snow and freezing temperatures, contributing to both animal welfare and community health. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Houston County invites residents for a 'County Conversation' at Walton Park to discuss local issues with county officials on Feb. 6. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Art in Public Places launches a $10,000 grant to support artists and art initiatives in the Wiregrass area, promoting a thriving arts community. Dothan Eagle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge in Dale County will rule on granting bond for Dustin Rigsbee, a former Marine charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Harleigh Dills, in Dothan. Rickey Stokes News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Egg prices have surged by 25% since November due to Avian Flu affecting over 15 million hens, impacting consumers and businesses like Charlotte’s Restaurant and ChefKym’s in Dothan, Ala., where both contemplate raising prices. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dothan City Schools in Alabama demonstrates a consistent improvement in English proficiency among its students, with proficiency rates rising from 36% in 2022 to 44% in 2024. Wiregrass Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dothan will offer a free workshop on Healthy Brain & Aging on Feb. 12, 2025, focusing on dementia prevention and brain health through lifestyle and nutrition, with limited space for 50 participants. Wiregrass Daily News
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