Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A food and hygiene items drive named 'Love In Action' successfully collected essentials for those in need. Rickey Stokes News
- ➤ Dothan adjusts its recycling pickup schedule for Christmas week, asking residents to note the new dates to ensure smooth service. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ The Dothan Police Department is seeking assistance from the community to identify individuals in released photos to advance an investigation. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Fairview Avenue will be closed for 4 hours on December 14, 2024, for building upgrades, with traffic directed by flagmen. Rickey Stokes News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Houston County grand jurors indicted three individuals in separate murder cases, involving suspected motives of personal conflict and abuse. WTVY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Dothan is experiencing significant development with the renovation of the Opera House, construction of the HudsonAlpha Wiregrass building, Porter Park, and an Innovation Center, all projects being on schedule and budget. Dothan Eagle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama introduces a school choice program offering up to $7,000 for private school tuition, starting with applications on Jan. 2, 2025, for select student groups, expanding to all K-12 students by 2027. Dothan Eagle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn commit Alvin Henderson was unanimously voted the 2024 News4 player of the year, setting a state record with 10,930 career rushing yards and 202 touchdowns at Elba High School. WTVY
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