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Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Angela Newson is searching for her brother, Curtis Bighems, a 20-year military veteran who disappeared over a month ago after voluntarily entering a hospital in York, Ala. for alcohol detox.  Wiregrass Daily News
  • Dothan Police Chief Will Benny personally signs birthday cards for his 250 team members and focuses on improving department resources and morale.  Rickey Stokes News
  • A section of West Main Street in downtown Dothan will close temporarily for utility work, with detours clearly marked for drivers.  WTVY

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • An SUV crashed into a Dothan H&R Block office, causing significant damage but no injuries were reported.  WTVY

CRIME NEWS

  • A couple in Houston County, Alabama, were indicted for murder and abuse of a corpse after allegedly killing a man with a wrench and hiding his body.  WDHN
  • A 45-year-old man died from a suspected overdose at the Houston County Community Corrections work release facility, prompting an investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation.  Wiregrass Daily News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Star I.D. program, aimed at reducing terrorism and fraud, will be required for Alabamians to fly starting May 2025.  WTVY

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