Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dothan Animal Shelter highlights 'Magnificent Merlin' as the newest Pet of the Week. WTVY
- ➤ Alabama's Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23 encourages residents to buy essential supplies tax-free. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Eight volunteers aged 16 and above are sought for safety duties at the Mardi Gras Parade in Dothan, Ala., offering eight hours of volunteer credit. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Bethel Baptist Church's Deaf Ministry, led by a dedicated team including deaf leaders, provides an accessible worship experience for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community through ASL interpretation, visual aids, and community fellowship. Rickey Stokes News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Cottonwood Fire and Rescue responded to a car accident at Cottonwood and Waddell Roads, involving a vehicle that lost control and struck a sign, with a possible head injury initially reported. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Dothan Fire Department successfully controlled an excavator fire in the woods off Ross Clark Circle, with no easy access for fire engines. Rickey Stokes News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Alice in Chains, accompanied by special guest Chained Saint, will perform at the Dothan Civic Center on May 15, 2025, promising a dynamic night of rock music. Wiregrass Daily News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The livestock market report indicates a strong and active market with increased prices for slaughter cows, bulls, bred cows, and cow calf pairs, alongside steady to slightly higher prices for calves and feeder cattle. Rickey Stokes News
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