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What a sad incident but glad to hear that they were all able to get out.   this was posted on dothanfirst.com http://www.wtvy.com/content/news/House-fire-displaces-Dothan-family-of-9–383996681.html House fire displaces Dothan family of 9 By Sharifa Jackson | Posted: Wed 1:45 PM, Jun 22, 2016  |  Updated: Wed 7:07 PM, Jun 22, 2016 DOTHAN, AL– A Dothan couple and their 7 children were forced from ... Read More »

this was posted on al.com http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2016/06/fbi_offering_10000_for_michael.html#incart_river_home FBI offering $10,000 for video of traffic stop leading to Michael Moore shooting 1 / 15 Rally for Michael Moore in Mobile, Ala. Dozens marched from Bienville Square to Government Plaza in Mobile, Ala., on Thursday June 16, 2016 to protest Michael Moore’s death. Moore was shot following a traffic stop Monday night. (Sharon ... Read More »

  One thing that strikes me is this abuse means that somebody who  could have received this therapy or help didn’t because this office was lying about it. They also stole from  Medicaid which could have gone to help somebody else that may  have been turned down for lack of funding possibly   this was posted on dothaneagle.com   Dothan ... Read More »

this was posted on wtvy.com http://www.wtvy.com/content/sports/Dothan-Youth-Football-Cheerleading–Soccer-Registration-383657191.html Dothan Youth Football, Cheerleading, & Soccer Registration Youth soccer in small town USA. By Press Release: Dothan Leisure Services | Posted: Mon 12:12 PM, Jun 20, 2016 DOTHAN, AL (WTVY) Dothan Leisure Services is announcing registration for the 2016 Youth Football, Cheerleading, & Soccer Programs. Registration will be held Monday – Friday, July 11-15 from ... Read More »

It is good to know that they are looking to try to take care of the situation and not waiting and not taking action. Our youth should have more programs that can help them and encourage them as well as keep them active  and encourage them   this was posted on al.com http://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2016/06/mobile_official_pitches_youth.html#incart_river_home Mobile official pitches youth services department following ... Read More »

we have to remember that our children our the future and we need to invest in them. We need to work harder to make sure that they don’t have to struggle just to try to break even.   this was posted on dothaneagle.com http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/alabama-still-lagging-behind-in-child-wellbeing/article_d8d4e198-3803-11e6-b3b7-f3d66e2f4937.html   Alabama still lagging behind in child wellbeing Posted: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 5:59 pm | ... Read More »

It is good to see that the courts are trying to see that sentencing should not be just one way across the board especially when it is a youth that has committed the crime.   this was posted on rickeystokesnews.com http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/article.php/lawmakers-approve-governor-signs-legislation-to-fix-alabamas-capital-murder-law-for-juvenile-offenders-140910 Lawmakers Approve & Governor Signs Legislation to ‘Fix’ Alabama’s Capital Murder Law for Juvenile Offenders Matt Boster Viewed: 1178 ... Read More »

What a sad ending for what the family was waiting for. This is certainly not the news they were hoping for. However maybe it can be put to rest and some closure may start for the family. this was posted on walb.com http://www.walb.com/story/32263336/justice-dept-ends-kendrick-johnson-investigation?clienttype=generic&sf29108353=1   Justice Dept. ends Kendrick Johnson investigation Monday, June 20th 2016, 1:14 pm CDTMonday, June 20th 2016, ... Read More »

Wow. I cant believe that Alabama arrests more people than SYRIA. we are a free country and we are treating our citizens like they are not human beings. This truly needs to be stopped. this was posted on al.com http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2016/06/alabamas_incarceration_rate_fi.html Alabama’s incarceration rate fifth-worst in the world: Study 1 / 5 Robert Marbury In this June 18, 2015 photo, state ... Read More »

this information was posted on al.com   Free Ticketmaster tickets: How to claim your tickets from lawsuit settlement PrintEmail By Leada Gore | lgore@al.com  Email the author | Follow on Twitter on June 18, 2016 at 8:00 PM, updated June 18, 2016 at 9:11 PM Paul Simon and his band performed at the BJCC Concert Hall in Birmingham on May 4, 2016. The show, ... Read More »

Not a lot of people are familiar with this holiday celebration and it is is an important one in our history too.  Maybe next year we can help get more people involved in the membrance of it. this was posted on wtvy.com http://www.wtvy.com/content/news/Juneteenth-Holiday-Celebration-383484001.html   Juneteenth Holiday Celebration By Nicholas Phillips | Posted: Fri 7:42 PM, Jun 17, 2016       DOTHAN, AL (WTVY) There aren’t ... Read More »

What a great thing that senior citizens who truly deserve to be able to relax and appreciate their life get opportunities such as this to go places they might not be able to afford alone   this was posted on dothaneagle.com http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/senior-travel-opportunities-let-residents-experience-places-they-wouldn-t/article_0bf92cea-327e-11e6-84d3-8716ac7d463c.html Senior travel opportunities let residents experience places they wouldn’t otherwise go DANNY TINDELL / DOTHAN EAGLE   DANNY ... Read More »

this information was posted on rickeystokesnews.com http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/article.php/girl-scouts-offering-a-free-summer-program-for-all-girls-140871 Girl Scouts Offering a Free Summer Program for All Girls Matt Boster Viewed: 374 Posted by: Matt Boster Date: Jun 17 2016 7:59 AM Thanks to the Daniel Foundation, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama is offering a FREE- 3 day Science, Technology, Engineering and Math summer program open to all girls in 2nd-6th grade, ... Read More »

Warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses Friday, June 17th 2016, 5:20 pm CDTFriday, June 17th 2016, 6:47 pm CDT By Rosanna Smith, Reporter Email Connect RosannaSmith@wsfa.com Please make sure that you take care of yourself and your loved ones during this extreme heat that is hitting our area this was posted on wsfa.com http://www.wsfa.com/story/32250235/warning-signs-and-symptoms-of-heat-related-illnesses buffering Replay Recommended Caption OFF ... Read More »

I don’t know why the intent was not to give the money directly to families in the first place but am glad that they were able to rethink it and before to many days.   this was posted on msn.com http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/oneorlando-fund-changes-course-will-give-money-to-victims/ar-AAhexJN     OneOrlando fund changes course, will give money to victims Associated Press Get the app By MIKE SCHNEIDER, ... Read More »