Dothan Local News – Friday, December 20th, 2024

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Friday, December 20th, 2024

Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ A family from Houston County is actively searching for Curtis Bighems, who vanished from a hospital in York, Alabama, expressing deep concern for his safety and unusual absence. WDHN
➤ The Love Out Loud Foundation is organizing a charity event to distribute food and essentials to the homeless in Dothan on Dec. 20, 2024, encouraging community involvement through donations and volunteering. Wiregrass Daily News
➤ On His Rock Ministries and local businesses are hosting a Christmas Food Drive in Dothan, AL, to collect essential items and food for the homeless, with multiple drop-off points and volunteer opportunities available. Wiregrass Daily News

CRIME NEWS

➤ Dwight Mills was indicted for the murder of his wife Sharon Mills 20 years ago, offering a glimpse of justice for their daughter and marking a significant step forward in the long-standing case. WDHN
➤ Upcoming court cases in the 20th Judicial Circuit of Houston and Henry County, Alabama, include various criminal and civil matters, from possession to theft and domestic relations. Rickey Stokes News
➤ The Dothan Police Department initiated an internal investigation into an officer-involved use of force incident at the Elks Lodge, emphasizing transparency and adherence to legal standards. Wiregrass Daily News
➤ A Dale County, Alabama man was convicted of aggravated child abuse for beating and burning his girlfriend's children with a blowtorch and faces sentencing in January. WDHN

ECONOMY NEWS

➤ Big Lots is preparing for going out of business sales while continuing discussions for an alternative sale by early January. Wiregrass Daily News

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