Dothan Metro News Archives

“We're honored to have been included as a finalist”

Alabama is again in the hunt for an automotive assembly plant, this time vying against Michigan and Tennessee as a site for a potential U.S. factory for Volkswagen. via Birmingham News Online

A reward is being offered to help solve Monday's robbery at a Dothan bank. The Wachovia branch on the corner of Park Avenue and Main Street was held-up around 1:30 PM. via WTVY Dothan

“It's going to be the key element to our homeland defense, so it has as much application here in the United States of America as it does for the project abroad”

Friday was a day of celebration at Fort Rucker. A quarter of a century ago, Army Aviation got its start in an undeveloped area northwest of Dothan. via WTVY Dothan

“Today's gift of $10,000 from Larry Blumberg & Associates, along with the 50 door knockers presented by the new Residence Inn, will definitely open doors for families in our community.”

Joined by Mayor Pat Thomas plus associates from its corporate office and area hotels, Dothan-based hotel development and management company Larry Blumberg & Associates today officially opened its 50th hotel, an ... via Hotel Interactive

A suspect accused of killing a Pike County man during a high-speed chase was found guilty of murder in Dothan. via WTVY Dothan

A movie return drop box sits outside the closed Hollywood Video location on East Colonial Drive. via Orlando Business Journal

“Every now and then you have somebody who forgets what he had in his pockets.”

DOTHAN, Ala. - A Dothan man attempting to report to his probation officer and pay some fines was re-arrested when he emptied his pockets for a metal detector at the Houston County Courthouse and laid out more ... via KSTP

“No more standing with criminals, no more standing against victims, no more excusing criminal conduct, no more coddling criminals.”

Saturday, victims of Crime and Leniency held their 11th Annual Candlelight Service honoring victims, their families and those who support them. via WTVY Dothan

A Dothan woman has been treated and released from the hospital after being abducted and raped Friday night. via WTVY Dothan

“First of all, we're going to do some repairs to the interior. As you may know, the ceiling in the Opera House has some issues with the paint, a break in the fire system, and we found we are going to put in a new fire system to be up to code.”

Dothan's old Opera House has completed phase one of a total renovation project. A brand new roof was completed on the Opera House earlier this year as well as copper guttering and flashings. via WTVY Dothan

“When Billy had three cars, he'd pick two and we'd go racing”

The first anniversary of Billy Jacobs' March 21, 2007 death came and went, but his memory lingers with all who knew him, and now, drag racing fans will forever know about the Coffee County legend. via The Enterprise Ledger

DOTHAN -- A Cottonwood man was sentenced to 100 years in prison Wednesday on his manslaughter and assault convictions in a June 2006 roadway accident that claimed the lives of his wife, son and another boy. via Montgomery Advertiser

“I think the people have a right to vote (on the issue)”

Two lawmakers have proposed a vote on electronic bingo in Houston County. The measure is sponsored by State Senator Harri Anne Smith and Rep. via WDHN

“It's not just the truckers, it's everybody paying extra gas.”

Jack Knake has been driving a truck for 25 years. But never has been money been tighter. via DothanFirst.com

“Just having him back my husband is back... and being a dad for his kid and all of that I'm just rejoicing”

A group of Army Reserve soldiers returned to Dothan after a year-long deployment overseas. via WTVY Dothan

“Movie Gallery to shutter another 160 stores”

BUSINESS TODAY'S NEWSPAPER The Birmingham News The Huntsville Times Press-Register Change local edition >> BREAKING NEWS Statewide The Birmingham News The Huntsville Times Browse by day posted: Browse by week ... via The Birmingham News

A teenager charged with shooting two Dothan police officers will be held without bond when he's released from a Dothan hospital. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

Houston County deputies say they've busted up a small meth producing ring in a Dothan home. via WTVY Dothan