Good morning, Dothan.

The Coffee County hoarding case exposed a growing problem in rural areas where animal control is limited.

Local organizations such as Troy Animal Rescue are seeking volunteers and donations—both can help fund testing and treatment for affected animals.

New research from the Energy Demand Research Centre, published June 18, challenges the use of labels such as "energy poor" and "fuel poor" by arguing they shift blame from failing infrastructure and policy gaps—one study warns that one in three households experienced energy poverty as income inequality grew.

Residents in Dothan are advised not to flush or trash expired medications since local drug take-back programs reduce risks of misuse and environmental harm—if no program is available, they should mix the pills with unappealing substances, secure them in a bag, and remove personal information from labels.

A study from the Rotterdam School of Management says many period tracking apps share private health details with advertisers—these apps may not give the right cycle predictions and could make users worried.