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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Houston County man, Franklin Brown Jr., sexually assaulted a woman, beat her with a hammer, and tried to set her on fire when deputies responded to a domestic assault call on the 700 block of WG Bond Road on Friday—he eventually surrendered after a multi-hour standoff and is now facing multiple charges. WDHN
- ➤ John Henry Watson, Jr.—a former state worker accused of sending porn images to the governor and lawmakers—was arrested on Thursday and now faces six counts of possessing pornographic material after agents searched his home and devices. WTVY
- ➤ A Dale County father and his stepson were arrested on April 17 for alleged sex abuse of two girls a few years ago (the father is charged with sexual abuse of a child) and (the stepson faces first-degree sodomy charges) after investigators acted on a tip and collected evidence at their Rabbit Road home. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Dothan police charged Zachary James Blakely with rape first degree, three counts of first degree sodomy, and one count of sexual abuse after a girl under 12 reported repeated assaults over several months (Lt. Scott Owens said no more details would be released). WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the City of Dothan honored its linemen on Alabama’s Lineman Appreciation Day during a City Commission meeting—Mayor Mark Saliba presented a proclamation acknowledging their dedication in keeping power reliable for local residents. Wiregrass Daily News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alabama WIC has launched the free WICShopper app to help participants track benefits, check eligibility, view monthly food package options and authorized food items, and find nearby clinics + authorized grocery stores. The app also provides healthy recipes, cooking advice, and a Scan Barcode feature that users have praised. WTVY
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8th Annual Butterfly Fling
2-4 p.m. — Landmark Park — Prices Vary — Enjoy a live butterfly release and fun activities for kids while supporting a great cause.
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Awakening Events: Christian Music Concert
6-10 p.m. — Dothan City Civic Center — Ticketed event — Experience uplifting Christian music performances in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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