WDHN - wdhn.com Ala (WDHN) — Dothan Police are asking for help finding a missing teen 16-year-old Ethan Mack was last seen by his family at their home in the 2200 block of Ross Clark Circle last Wednesday Police say Mack may still be in Dothan with Breeanah Jackson who was last seen on the same day Mack went missing Mack was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with blue jeans and black slides Anyone with information on Mack’s or Jackson’s whereabouts is asked to call the DPD at (334) 793-0215 these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – An Ashford man accused of strangling a Dothan pageant queen The indictment issued in April says that Dorsey Love placed his hands around Lindsay Shiver’s neck Shiver filed a protection order against Love on July 29 last year and suffocated her with a pillow in a house on North Cherokee Street Shiver also alleged Love abused her on a trip to Tampa the former National Peanut Festival pageant contestant She was arrested in August 2023 after Bahamian authorities accused her of plotting to have her husband All three were arrested at the same time and later released on bond Bahamian authorities claim Shiver had sent photos of her husband to Newbold Jr. along with the message “Kill him” on WhatsApp Her trial has been pushed countless times since the charges against her came down overseas but if Shiver is imprisoned in the Bahamas when Dorsey goes to trial prosecutors may dismiss his charge since they would have no case without Shiver’s testimony Winn-Dixie once operated as many as four stores in Dothan; two closed previously including this location on West Main Street at Shady Lane Dothan’s two Winn-Dixie stores will close for several weeks near the end of July to transition to ALDI stores ALDI acquired Southeastern Grocers in March 2024 with a plan to convert many but not all to ALDI stores and then sold Southeastern Grocers and remaining stores to a consortium earlier this year The Dothan stores are located at 1571 Westgate Parkway just off Montgomery Highway and 1151 Ross Clark Circle across from Southeast Health at the intersection of the Circle and East Main Street Winn-Dixie stores began in 1925; the company is based in Jacksonville ALDI was founded in Germany in 1961; its first U.S ALDI operates more than 2,400 stores across 38 states Bill Perkins is editorial page editor of the Dothan Eagle and can be reached at bperkins@dothaneagle.com or 334-712-7901. Support the work of Eagle journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at dothaneagle.com Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter Email notifications are only sent once a day An Ozark man is in jail after being found with thousands of fentanyl pills after leading authorities on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash A listing of land transactions recorded in the Houston County Probate Office   Former City Commissioner receives distinguished award at a recent conference Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Winn-Dixie stores in the Circle City are set to close in July and change to Aldi stores Employees at both locations say they will close the locations at 1571 Westgate Parkway and 1151 Ross Clark Circle in late July and will stay closed for a couple of months to remodel into Aldi This comes after Winn-Dixie’s parent company announced that it bought back 170 of its stores from Aldi earlier this year Aldi decided to keep about 220 stores to convert them Employees also say they are currently unsure if they’ll be fired or kept on as Aldi employees WKRG News 5 An Ashford man accused of strangling a Dothan pageant queen U.S Navy Addresses Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water Dauphin Way Baptist Church is possibly up for sale A highway put in to connect to the yet to be built Otay Mesa Port of Entry is having to be demolished and built somewhere else costing tax payers millions of dollars The Fairhope pier is closed for renovations until at least Wednesday Five years after removing the Admiral Semmes monument from downtown Mobile at least part of the monument is now in Baldwin County A bill is causing controversy in the Alabama Senate that would give law enforcement more protection in lawsuits The United States resumed water deliveries to Mexico after initially denying the request for the emergency transfer from the Colorado River according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Video shows a frightening scene on I-65 in Louisville on Sunday as emergency crews rescue a semi-truck driver who was dangling over the side of the Kennedy Bridge President Donald Trump says he is ordering federal agencies to reopen Alcatraz prison to lock up violent criminals was a baby aboard the ill-fated flight to America She's now working to preserve the history of Operation Babylift and those who didn't make it They all share a history so unique few others could even imagine rumors began flying around that there was an active shooter at a Dothan Walmart reports came down that shots had been fired at the Walmart on Dothan’s southside Police told WDHN that two men were arguing in the store That is when the suspect pulled out a gun and held it by his side but he never pointed it at the other person or fired the weapon Dothan Police say they are not actively searching for either man involved because it is a misdemeanor crime of menacing and assault DPD says video confirmed that no gun was pointed at a person Stay with WDHN for any updates on this story As the sun sets over Rip Hewes Stadium on Thursday one student will walk across the stage with more than just a diploma she’ll carry the pride of an entire community is graduating with the Class of 2025 from Dothan High School marking a milestone few achieve at such a young age Darinda’s academic journey began unconventionally After transferring from a homeschool program she arrived at Dothan High with advanced credits in English and eleventh-grade core classes already completed she spent her final year focused entirely on twelfth-grade coursework she fulfilled her College and Career Readiness requirement in business and is graduating with an impressive 3.5 GPA “It feels amazing graduating at this age,” said Darinda She admits that the biggest challenge was coming back to school and being the youngest student Support played a major role in her success “My parents have been my greatest supporters and the other a degree in psychology so I was destined for greatness,” said Darinda Darinda’s drive is matched by her future goals she plans to attend Florida A&M University (FAMU) to study pre-medicine and work toward becoming a pediatrician Her family’s legacy as educators and entrepreneurs inspires her daily For other students dreaming of an accelerated path she offers this advice: “It’s a lot of work Just make sure you have a good support system and self-discipline ‘Don’t wait to do something tomorrow that you can do today.’” “Her dedication to her school work is extraordinary and we want to take time to congratulate her on this major accomplishment,” said Dothan City Schools Superintendent Dr and I appreciate all the staff here for helping me and pushing me They helped me strive to get better with my work.” Darinda Beacham-Dorsey is more than a graduate; she’s a shining example of what’s possible when determination meets support Her journey is a powerful reminder that age is no limit when it comes to ambition Get our local education coverage delivered directly to your inbox School Garden at the Carver School for Mathematics and Technology Receives Distinction from the National Wildlife Federation Nonprofit research institute brings internship program to the Wiregrass to inspire the future of biotechnology careers Dothan High School Student wins art competition Two career tech centers in Dale County welcomed the Alabama State Schools Superintendent during his recent visit to the Wiregrass Dothan United huddles after defeating AFC Mobile 9-0 in a scrimmage Saturday at Rip Hewes Stadium got an early present from his team Saturday as the Dragons completely dominated a scrimmage against AFC Mobile by winning 9-0 at Rip Hewes Stadium The fans sang “Happy Birthday” to Donner at halftime and coach Carl Reynolds was singing the praise of his new-look squad afterwards “We got a lot of players a lot of minutes and we welcomed them to Dothan with a game that allowed them to express themselves and express their qualities,” Reynolds said Dothan United has many new faces on this year’s team “We were able to bring training to life in the game While Dothan often had trouble scoring during its initial season a year ago in the United Soccer League 2 this version of the Dragons appears to be one that will light up the scoreboard with regularity If Saturday is a true indicator of things to come Dothan will have an explosive scorer this year in Santiago Hoyos who was on the North Carolina State roster this past college season Hoyos scored four goals in the match and had other close opportunities that didn’t find the net “He’s a goal scorer … he loves scoring goals,” Reynolds said The Circle City Inferno fan club cheered on the Dragons Saturday While there are still 12 players expected to join the team in the coming weeks once they complete college requirements and sign contracts the team seemed to work very well as a unit despite being together for just a short period of time “Obviously we work extremely hard with the details but good soccer players read good soccer players and that’s’ what we’ve got,” Reynolds said “We’ve got the challenge now this week to vette in another nine or 10 more but I think you can see the quality that we have we should have about everybody apart from two “The idea is to just keep growing game by game now.” A Dothan United fan shows his support with a flag Dothan led 5-0 by halftime on three goals by Hoyos getting nice assists by Alexander Blanche on two of them Other goals in the opening 45 minutes came from Dothan native Alec Palanjian and newcomer Matt Everitt Two new players also scored in the second half as Ryan Manna and Ezra White found the back of the net and Hoyas added his fourth goal Dothan goalkeeper Yago Valadares poses with a young fan Fan-favorite Yago Valadares played the first half in goal and new signee Jermaine Fordah played the entire second half in the combined shutout The Dragons will open the regular season on May 10 in Montgomery and will play their second game at Birmingham Legion on May 14 before the home opener on May 17 against Montgomery at Rip Hewes Stadium a Georgia Southern standout running back the last five years signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers within hours of t… after winning three straight conference championships he finally has a state championship to go along with it The Govs made several key errors early on and that was the difference in the ball game as the Tigers won 2-0 A handful of members from Crossfire Gymnastics in Dothan are set to compete at regional events after exceling at the 2025 Alabama USA Gymnasti… Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInDOTHAN Easter Sunday 1996 took a tragic turn when police found Ruthie Mae Jackson stabbed several times in her Dothan home on East Adams Street Her children continue to feel the pain of their mother’s murder They say she was a light that shone brightly on their lives Read more about Ruthie Mae Jakson “She had a personality of love and giving and caring,” Shirley Jackson said Police need someone to come forward with information “We don’t solve murders unless the community helps You can submit anonymous tips about this case to Central Alabama CrimeStoppers investigators continue to search for answers after 22-year-old Devontia Wilkerson was shot and killed in his home When deputies arrived at the crime scene on New Hope Road back in 2021 Surveillance video shows four people running from the Chancellor crime scene on October 31 See Wilkerson’s full story here Sheriff Tony Helms said that’s who they are looking for “That is the persons that committed the crime You can tell that one of the persons is armed,” Helms told News4 There is a reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible you can contact the sheriff’s office by phone or email or use the Geneva County Sheriff’s App Kenyatta Snell lost her life when a field party in Barbour County turned violent The beloved 25-year-old mother lost her life when she got caught in the crossfire during the out-of-control June 3 “She didn’t have to pass like that,” Pamela Snell “She was just trying to get out of harm’s way and she got hit.” Read more: Family prays for answers a year after a mother’s murder at Barbour County field party Kenyatta was one of at least 900 people at the event in Louisville an event that Barbour County Investigator Lieutenant Tracy Reese said had no security “Nine hundred people shouldn’t be anywhere without a group of security to secure the scene people and make sure things stay under control because it appears it got out of control,” Reese said The party took a dark turn when two groups began shooting at each other Reese told News4 that they need information about who was at that party As the family of a missing Dale County man continues to wait for answers the Dale County Sheriff’s Office is determined to solve Charles Childree’s case a crossroads about ten miles north of Ozark Childree was last spotted walking on County Road 15 near his home in the Arguta community Hear what investigators say about Childree’s case. He was known by friends and family to walk the roadways for miles and pick up cans Countless hours have gone into searching for him The sheriff’s office asks if you have any information to share with them Kemberly Ramer’s disappearance nearly 30 years ago continues to haunt the south Alabama City of Opp Her mother and investigators are determined to find out what happened to her “I am going to find out what happened to my daughter if it takes me the rest of my life,” Infinger said Full story: UNSOLVED: Kemberly Ramer’s disappearance remains a mystery 27 years later Kemberly went to a ball game and later went home to her father’s house That is the last place she is known to have been Infinger gets a call from Kemberly’s father saying he couldn’t find her He doesn’t believe Ramer left the house on her own that night Is this the day when we’re going to find her It’s a 46-year-old mystery that still hangs over the city His four daughters have lived most of their lives without their biological father “I just wish I had answers,” his daughter Danielle said Read the full story: UNSOLVED: What happened to Dan Bivens? his daughters lived in another state with their mom but they’ll never forget what happened in Dothan on Friday he went by her grandmother’s diner for a plate of food and the plate that she had given him the day before was sitting on the counter uneaten,” Danielle said A police report provided by the family shows the last time someone saw Dan was on North Appletree Street near where his brother lived The sisters say there has been a potential sighting of his car and even their dad himself Walker went to the Salt and Pepper Lounge on Reeves Street for a night out with some friends Little did her family know she would not return home that night I had to call my grandmother and tell her Mama was not at home Mama never made it back home,” her daughter UNSOLVED: Geral Denise Walker’s disappearance remains a mystery 32 years later police grapple with figuring out what happened “It’s almost like she vanished into thin air and that’s the most frustrating part for investigators,” Lieutenant Scott Owens with the Dothan Police Department said A Skipperville woman’s murder remains unsolved What started as a missing persons case turned into an even more dreadful nightmare Sheriff Mason Bynum said someone killed Virginia Sellers and dumped her body over a bridge She was last seen walking along Alabama Highway 105 someone walking under a bridge near Ozark on East County Road 36 came across a body Full story: UNSOLVED: Sheriff says Skipperville woman’s unsolved murder hasn’t gone cold “We responded and we found what we believed to be a deceased person wrapped inside of a carpet with some rope,” Bynum said the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences confirmed that it was indeed the body of Virginia Sellers Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Get instant notifications on top stories from News 4 by downloading our mobile apps (WDHN) — Our relatively cool and dry pattern will stick around through Tuesday but rain chances are on the rise this week we’ll warm to the upper 70s this afternoon under sunny skies This comfortable pattern comes as high pressure settles in overhead the main story of the week starts Wednesday Rain chances will remain elevated as an unsettled pattern emerges bringing the potential for multiple episodes of heavy rain through the weekend A few storms on Thursday and Friday could be strong but widespread severe weather is not currently forecast heavy rain could lead to localized flooding we will continue to keep you updated on air and online with the latest (WDHN) — Clear skies and pleasant conditions will prevail today meaning your dog-walking forecast is going to be great and storms are likely as we approach week’s end National Beta members from Hillcrest Elementary School are celebrating their recent participation in the Alabama Elementary/Junior Beta State Convention Thirty-six victories earned by the Hillcrest Elementary School Beta Club at the state level have moved them to the national level competition this summer These 36 victories at the state level provide an opportunity to compete at the national level They were announced as winners of the following competitions: Junior Service Learning Showcase—Violet Ashworth Junior Small Group Talent—Le’Miracle Baldwin Junior Club Trading Pin—Le’Miracle Baldwin Elementary Accessorized Design—Theo Jax Brown Elementary Digital Portfolio—Mary Kate Barton Elementary Small Group Talent—Sophia Allen State Elementary Vice President—Parker Horne National Beta State Convention allows students the opportunity to compete in various individual and team competitions and opportunities to run for several leadership positions The National Convention will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando “I love all that Beta offers to my students,” said Sarah McLendon “The four pillars of the Beta Club (academic achievement and leadership) are teaching these students to lead with integrity They are working together for common goals,” McLendon said “I love that I get to watch their hearts grow as they serve their community.” The Hillcrest Beta Club was chartered in 2003 and maintains a yearly membership of approximately 100 students The club holds to the National motto “Let us lead by serving others” by participating in at least two service projects per month The Hillcrest Club also participates at state and national conventions and leadership summits each year If you would like to support their efforts to attend conventions, please contact Sarah McLendon at smclendon@enterpriseschools.net The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce and the City of Progress kicked off National Small Business Week This beautiful girl was found in the parking lot at SOS Animal Shelter hiding in the drain and challenges facing the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and the Enterprise Police Departments were outlined at the r… Six Wiregrass area JROTC cadets were honored for exceptional leadership and dedication at the annual Enterprise Chamber of Commerce Military a… Restoration 154 announces the return of Rockin' the River New Wiregrass store offers fast fixes for phones DOTHAN, Ala., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Dothan at 3850 West Main Street The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics While common repairs include cracked screens uBreakiFix repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with nearly any tech mishap The store also offers tech support services like virus removal and tune-ups for devices that have become sluggish over time as well as preventative care services like device cleanings uBreakiFix Dothan is owned by Ubreakifix Swami LLC and operated by Payal Patel convenient tech repair services to Dothan," Patel said "Tech issues are more than just inconvenient – they interrupt life Our store is here to help customers with cracked screens and we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional customer service." uBreakiFix stores fix all types of electronics The stores are authorized service providers for Samsung Galaxy® smartphones uBreakiFix stores also have access to Apple® genuine parts and manuals as part of Apple's Independent Repair Provider network "We are excited to serve people in Dothan with fast and affordable tech repair," said uBreakiFix CEO Dave Barbuto "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before and at uBreakiFix our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports We fix tech because people rely on tech to stay connected to things that are important to them We look forward to serving this community through our new location." 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Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in El Cerrito at 210 El Cerrito Plaza Consumer Electronics Retail Computer & Electronics Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: Report a Concern Dothan Police Department officers with the Dothan Police Department responded to the area of the 200 block of East Main Street after multiple citizens reported a person carrying a rocket propelled grenade launcher in the area Officers contacted the individual and identified him as Keyun Marquez Hill Hill was found in possession of a replica device made to resemble a rocket propelled grenade launcher Hill was subsequently arrested and charged with one count of Possession of a Hoax Destructive Device and booked into the Dothan City Jail The hoax device was seized and placed into evidence Hill described himself as a social media prankster and was in the process of filming content however behavior such as this that alarms numerous people and can cause panic in a public space cannot be tolerated We urge social media content creators to use common sense when practicing their craft beginning with a round of showers and a few thunderstorms Tuesday night and into early Wednesday More rain is possible at times for the latter portion of the week through the weekend Ala (WDHN) — The Dothan Police Department is asking for help finding a missing 16-year-old Breeanah Kathy Jackson was last seen by her family in the early morning of Wednesday around the 2300 block of South Oates Street Jackson was last seen wearing a grey shirt and black pants If you have any information on Jackson’s whereabouts you are asked to call the Dothan Police Department at (334) 793-0215 Ala (WDHN) — A Cowarts man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after police say he was walking around downtown Dothan with a fake RPG Dothan Police were called to the 200 block of East Main Street after several people called and reported a man was carrying around a “rocket-propelled grenade launcher.” Photos show a man carrying the RPG around downtown Dothan Hill was arrested and charged with one count of possession of a hoax destructive device and police say the hoax RPG was seized and placed into evidence Dothan Police say Hill has described himself as a “social media prankster” and was in the process of filming a video behavior such as this that alarms numerous people and can cause panic in a public space cannot be tolerated We urge social media content creators to use common sense when practicing their craft,” said Dothan Police (WDHN) — Dothan high schoolers who will walk across the stage this May will be joined by a standout student That student is 15-year-old Darinda Beacham Beacham transferred to Dothan High School from a homeschool program with advanced English She had already completed core courses for the ninth While focusing on her twelfth-grade coursework Beachman also earned her college and career readiness requirements in business Beachman will graduate from DCS with a 3.5 GPA and happy all at the same time,” Beacham said in a release from DCS DCS says Beachman plans to enter the medical field Ala (WDHN) — A Wiregrass man and popular social media influencer is speaking out after his latest attempt at a viral hit involving a fake RPG landed him behind bars in Dothan better known by his YouTube handle Key Courage has been posting videos to the site since this past year He has already amassed a huge following with over 130,000 subscribers I really just try to get reactions,” explained Hill But his latest attempt did not sit well with other people in the city Hill was arrested on Tuesday after being seen carrying a fake RPG he was simply trying to record another viral video in downtown Dothan and was even stopped by Dothan police on several occasions But Hill says the responding officers initially saw no problem with the prank only telling him to be careful while walking with the replica ‘Do you think I’ll get in trouble for this?’; Showing them that it’s a replica said the two discussed other alternatives and potential drawbacks to carrying the fake weapon but they ultimately decided to proceed with their plans but the only thing I told him was that he asked if you wanted to go to Target and go in there with it we’re just creative and I just went with it,” said Pittman Hill would go on to be charged with one count of possession of a hoax destructive device Hill started his walk through downtown Dothan at around 8:30 a.m Hill tells WDHN that the officers said they were taking him into custody due to the number of people calling the department to complain some residents took notice of the fact that Hill was arrested for carrying a toy gun when Alabamians are legally allowed to carry actual firearms Hill said that while he believes the law is not entirely fair he understands the final outcome of this attempted prank “You never commonly hear about somebody having an RPG so I feel like that is what was alarming,” said Hill it’s just its simplY because this is an explosive device.” Hill and Pittman say that neither of them has any hard feelings toward the Dothan police department and understands why actions had to be taken he says he has no intentions of stopping his YouTube videos but he will consider the potential drawbacks they may bring (WTVY) -In a letter obtained by WTVY News4 on Tuesday the Alabama Education Association accused unspecified school board members of overstepping their bounds and possibly creating a hostile work environment The letter named Board Chairman Scott Childers which alleged Childers and board members directed Dothan public school employees to perform duties that violated policy It did not provide details of the the alleged wrongdoing The correspondence also claimed that unnamed school board members leaked “inside” information to discredit school employees The board has been at odds and the search for a new superintendent has only deepened the divide “You discouraged (some members) from selecting the most qualified candidates before you even conducted the first interview,” Thomas said of Childers The letter is in response to grievances filed by school system employees “You have overstepped your authority,” it alleges of Childers and unnamed members Childers did not respond to requests for comment All school board seats will be on the municipal ballot this summer as current members attempt to find a replacement for superintendent Dr Letter to Scott Childers by Cassidy Lee on Scribd Letter to Scott Childers by Cassidy Lee on Scribd DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — It is less than a week away from the enforcement of the Real ID and lines at the state troopers’ office in Dothan are getting longer Time is slowly winding down before Alabama residents are forced to get their STAR ID This new form of identification stems from the Real ID Act and serves as another way to enhance security measures for residents seeking to fly domestically With the May 7th deadline just around the corner anyone who does not have a STAR ID can expect to encounter problems “If they do not have the Star ID on their driver’s license at the time they wish to travel they won’t be able to gain access onto that aircraft,” said ALEA Senior Trooper Kendra McKinney many Wiregrass residents packed the Alea State Troopers’ office hoping to get their new form of ID before the deadline according to Senior Trooper Kendra McKinney the deadline is not what people think it is it is just the enforcement date when it will be taking place,” McKinney said “There’s nothing to worry about Unless you are planning to travel within the next three months go ahead and try to get that star on your driver’s license.” For those still seeking to obtain their Star ID they will need to visit a driver’s license examiner’s office Walk-ins are welcome at the ALEA office; however the office recommends scheduling an appointment online To expedite the process for everyone involved Trooper McKinney requests that all parties bring the necessary documents to the office “You’ll need to have your birth certificate; that way we can confirm your identity,” McKinney said “Along with your Social Security card and two pieces of mail that show your residency within the state of Alabama.” Trooper McKinney is also warning the public of a potential scam that claims people can apply for the Star ID online The new identification can only be obtained in person The Dothan Career Center is Hosting a Spring Job Fair DOTHAN – The Dothan Career Center is hosting a Spring Job Fair The job fair will feature multiple local employers that will be hiring for various positions and career levels The employers also represent multiple industries from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Dothan Career Center  The Dothan Career Center is located at 787 Ross Clark Circle Those who wish to learn more about the job fair can contact the Dothan Career Center or specifically reach out to Cara Reeves or Kerry Cornelius Members of the media seeking more information should contact Jonathan McNair at jonathan.mcnair@labor.alabama.gov Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities The Alabaster Career Center is Hosting a “Second Tuesday Job Fair” The Birmingham Career Center is hosting the Spring Into A New Career Job Fair Equal Opportunity Employer/Program Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech-impaired, or deaf-blind customers may contact Alabama Relay: 800-548-2546 (TTY) and 711 (Voice). Equal opportunity is the law. Ala (WDHN) — History is on the horizon for Dothan city schools as a 12th grader at Dothan High School will walk across the stage as the youngest student since the merging of two schools I feel like if you have a good support system that will be there for you then I will be okay,” said 15-year-old Darinda Beacham Beacham was in public school at Kelly Springs up until the 5th grade She went virtual for sixth and 7th grades at Dothan Virtual School she got ahead of the curve in the Acellus homeschool program She was able to complete core courses like English and science for the 9th through 12th grades in about a year and a half told WDHN about their daughter’s lightning speed at schoolwork “As she kept going through the program and that’s because she was able to work at the speed she needed to work at and she would still be doing schoolwork,” said Courtney Dorsey “We ran the same thing track like they do in a public school we did the same thing at home,” Ariel Dorsey said “I wanted to do that so I could experience my last year with others so I can be what public school is like and maybe learn new things I may not have learned,” said Beacham Although her parents are surprised she gets to graduate early they say she has always had a gift of learning fast at a young age she enjoyed it,” said Courtney Dorsey as she will cross the stage before heading to Florida A&M this fall and determination to accomplish what I did I’m excited and nervous about this next adventure,” said Beacham it's no secret that coffee is the drink of choice for many starting their day From the importance of sourcing high quality green beans We take an inside look into the coffee roasting process Reneé Colón stands on a stepladder in the rented corner of a warehouse pouring Brazilian coffee beans into her groaning old roasting machine The beans are precious because they survived severe drought in a year when environmental conditions depressed coffee production globally doubling the price of raw beans in just months coffee is going to become more scarce," said Colón founder and roaster at Fuego Coffee Roasters "Seeing that dramatic loss of the Brazilian crop is a perfect example." Losses from heat and drought have cut production forecasts in Brazil and Vietnam Global production is still expected to increase but not as much as commodity market investors had expected largely because of continued high demand in Europe Prices peaked in February but have remained high forcing roasters like Colón to weigh how much of that cost to absorb and how much to pass on to consumers The beans Colón was roasting cost her $5.50 per pound in early March more than double what they cost in September Specialty coffees — grown in delicate climates to slow growth and add flavor — can cost even more President Donald Trump's current 10% tariffs cover most coffee-producing countries and are expected to drive up costs for Americans Amid his chaotic tariff pronouncements — at one point he threatened 46% tariffs on Vietnam imports and 32% on Indonesia imports before pausing them — American coffee roasters are rethinking their supply chains "With all these changes in coffee maybe we should open our own damn farm," Colón muses Coffee beans fall into the cooling tray of a roasting machine at Fuego Coffee Roasters' roasting facility The world's best coffee thrives near the equator where slow growing allows beans to gather flavor either — labor costs are too high and she worries about the increasing risk of crop-damaging hurricanes She shrugs off buying coffee from Hawaii and California global coffee green exports were down 14.2% from a year earlier according to the International Coffee Organization's market report The shortage led to the highest price ever for raw coffee in February breaking the record set in 1977 when severe frost wiped out 70% of Brazil's coffee plants Climate isn't the only thing driving up prices a buyer for San Francisco-based Ritual Coffee Roasters She described being in Mexico in April seeking to finalize contracts between Trump's fits and starts on tariffs It reminded her of being in Colombia a month earlier as Trump threatened and then backed away from tariffs that would have affected coffee prices because at the end of the day it didn't exist," Whalen said Some of the recent rise in coffee prices may be from importers buying extra in anticipation of the tariffs Colón believes prices will go still higher as import taxes begin being paid And with consumer confidence hitting a 12-year low Colón could see a decrease in demand for her premium coffee "It is tough on our end because it drives the price up tough on the consumer end because they have to pay more and tough on the farmers' end because they may be experiencing really significant losses," Colón said make coffee at Fuego Coffee Roasters in Rochester she and her husband took out a $50,000 loan to buy a custom coffee roaster from Turkey that will triple capacity They're trying to increase sales by adding new wholesale clients like coffee shops and selling directly to homes via a beans-of-the-month-style subscription service The Colóns have raised the wholesale price on a pound of roasted beans by 25 cents They're considering doing the same for pour-overs and espresso drinks at their two retail locations one couple said they don't look at the coffee's price on the receipt "We know we could go find coffee cheaper somewhere else," said Rob Newell as he held a cooing infant daughter alongside his wife "Maybe it's just because we're new parents cabin fever staying in the house all day." The warehouse where she roasts has some extra space so she's weighing stacking up more bags of raw beans there to save as much as $500 on monthly storage costs in port cities She's tried to cultivate relationships with farmers to minimize price spikes and control bean quality She described working with a farmer in Colombia as coffee prices were spiking in February to lock in a one-year contract that avoided the worst of the increase she's had to get used to the complexity of tariffs she turned down a pitch from a Montreal coffee importer who suggested the U.S dollar's strength in Canada would allow her to save money by importing through their warehouse She feared that tariffs on Canada could increase prices the coffee would have to cross an extra border And the value of the dollar has been up and down "I want things to be less complicated instead of more," she said The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. 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Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly In a post Sunday on his Truth Social platform Trump said he has authorized a 100% tariff "on any and all Movies" coming into the U.S Guacamole has been spared from tariffs for now Ala (WDHN) — A comedy legend will be making a stop in the Circle City on her upcoming Mix and Mingle tour Sheryl Underwood will perform at the Dothan Opera House on Sunday Comedians Kyle Erby and Mike Washington will join her Underwood is a well-known stand-up comedian and is one of the hosts of CBS’s ‘The Talk.’ at the Dothan Opera House or the artist’s websites Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Tuesday Dothan city leaders went to Washington D.C to ask for federal funding for a community center on the east side of the city With some help from Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville they were awarded $7.7 million for the project “We’re extremely excited whenever we can get some federal funding The community center will be on Ennis Road between the Wiregrass Public Safety Center and the new Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences building Offering law enforcement and fire a place to hold events and a place citizens can utilize “It can also be rented by the community to be used for whatever they need to and we’ll be able to divide it into different sections so that we can have small and large events,” said Dothan City Manager Randy Morris Filling a need on the east side of the city “As we create more public buildings in and around the city I think that’s also a win-win,” said Saliba Morris tells WDHN that a group is working on a design for the building but that could take another 4 to 6 months to complete Then construction on the project will last between 12 to 16 months DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – The search is on for a suspect accused of shooting another person outside a popular Dothan bar early Sunday morning Police say the shooting happened in the parking lot outside of The Crazy Monkey Bar & Grill on Ross Clark Circle after a fight between two people police say the victim was taken to a Dothan hospital by a private vehicle where the victim is currently in stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound to the upper torso The suspect in this case has been identified but is not in custody as police investigate If you have any information on Sunday’s shooting you are asked to call the Dothan Police Department at 334-615-3632 or 334-793-0215 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man was found dead in a Birmingham home Sunday morning According to the Birmingham Police Department officers responded to a call about a person down around 6:47 a.m When they arrived in the 200 block of Eighth Court West in Birmingham unresponsive and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound Police say a preliminary investigation shows that an unknown citizen found the victim inside the residence and called 911 Wade said further details are limited in the investigation as of Sunday morning Those with information on the case are asked to call the BPD at 205-254-1764 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777 DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan woman has been sentenced by a Houston County judge to 12 years in a state prison after a manslaughter conviction earlier this year Nafeesah Thomas was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Mikel Cummings by a jury of her peers in February She was originally facing one count of murder in the case Cummings’ life was taken in November of 2018 at their shared home on Florida Avenue in Dothan it turned physical and escalated with violence when police say Thomas used a kitchen knife from when she was washing dishes to stab him about 4 inches in the chest They say this happened when he returned to the house after cooling off from the argument Thomas claimed that it was all an accident and that she acted in self-defense saying she was being choked five minutes before the violence The jury lowered her charge from murder to manslaughter a charge that usually carries a sentence of 20 years Judge Todd Derrick sentenced Thomas to 12 years He also denied Thomas’ request for a split sentence and application for probation suddenly disappeared from their home on Halls Mill Road during the afternoon hours of Saturday The Dothan Police Department began investigating this report as a missing persons case During the early stages of the investigation several indicators of foul play were discovered some of Gloria’s personal property was found in the parking lot of a local shopping center in Dothan The investigation revealed Stephen was the person who placed the property at that location just hours before it was found and turned into one of the local businesses Investigators worked to determine the whereabouts of Gloria and the circumstances of her disappearance Stephen admitted that on Saturday he and Gloria had a physical altercation during which time he admitted to manually strangling her until she was lifeless Investigators located Gloria’s body approximately one mile inside Geneva County on Geneva County Road 68 in a dry creek bed underneath a bridge Her body has been sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences in Montgomery The Dothan Police Department would like to thank the Houston County Sheriff’s Department the Geneva County Sheriff’s Department and the Geneva County Coroner’s Office for their assistance in the investigation Our condolences and prayers go out to the family of Gloria Miller If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence please reach out to your local law enforcement office or domestic violence resource center 334792-5314 for the House of Ruth or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or you can text “START” to 88788 (WTVY) - Latrevius Thomas-Jackson of Dothan was back in trouble with the law only hours after his release from prison Thomas-Jackson hopes to receive mercy for a second time He filed a motion last week asking a judge to free him again though his sentencing agreement ordered him to serve years behind bars Dothan police charged Thomas-Jackson with murder on February 24 after he and 41-year-old victim Fernando Quintrell Jones became embroiled in an argument Police said he went to the kitchen of his Rimson Road home He faced life in prison for the murder charge Thomas-Jackson pleaded guilty to the less serious charge of Reckless Manslaughter Houston County Circuit Judge Kevin Moulton ordered Thomas-Jackson to serve 15 years with three of those behind bars and the remainder on probation With jail credit Thomas-Jackson received for time he spent in the county lockup while awaiting the case’s outcome the Alabama Department of Corrections released him on February 23 of this year his freedom was short-lived because two days later Records show officers on February 25 charged Thomas-Jackson with Possession of Marijuana and Obstruction of Justice Because the split sentence required probation after time served behind bars Judge Moulton returned Thomas-Jackson to prison for another 12 years a decision that the convicted killer is fighting In a motion filed by attorney Valerie Judah on Friday he asked Moulton to give him a break and not make him serve the full term Thomas-Jackson must serve the remainder of his 15-year sentence behind bars Moulton had not scheduled a hearing on Thomas-Jackson’s motion Prosecutors will likely be less tolerant this time than when they agreed to the plea deal DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A historic vote for Alabama education as the Dothan Board of Education votes to increase degree requirements for the superintendent This vote comes after the current superintendent announced he will not be returning to the role at the end of the year Dothan City Schools is still looking for someone to fill the position Board members voted four to three in favor of requiring superintendent candidates to have a doctorate degree Members who opposed the change were Audie Jenkins Dothan becomes the first school district in Alabama to require that level of college education Alabama state law requires a superintendent to have a four-year degree and five years working in public school with three of those years serving as a teacher will not be returning to the district at the end of the school year WDHN’s Robert Smith was at the meeting View the story above to hear the comments from the meeting (WDHN) — Ahead of August’s municipal election a Dothan businessman has thrown his hat into the race for District 4’s commissioner seat District 4’s current commissioner is John Ferguson who has served his constituents for 12 years after being elected in 2013 Chapman describes himself as a devoted husband and father He worked ten years as a civil engineer before diving into the real estate investment world in 2021 “I’ve always enjoyed solving problems and finding solutions to complex issues,” Chapman said in his announcement both in my career and in my desire to serve Dothan.” Chapman has served as the president of the Dothan Rotary Club and as the Board Chairman of the Wiregrass Rehabilitation Center and Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity and as the President of the Dothan American Society of Civil Engineers I focus on implementing solutions that make a difference.” Chapman wants to see Dothan flourish through responsible development and economic growth he chairs the Hospitality Committee at First United Methodist Church in Dothan Chapman says his campaign is built on his proven track record of leadership and a dedication to ensuring Dothan continues to flourish.” Dothan’s municipal elections are scheduled for Tuesday (WTVY) - A building near Southeast Health Medical Center received damage when a suspected tornado passed over Dothan which is apparently owned by the healthcare system Other damage was reported several blocks away including a report of a tree that crashed through a house about a block off Third Avenue (WTVY) - The city of Dothan is known as the ‘Peanut Capital of the World’ because the majority of peanuts in the United States are grown within a 100-mile radius of Dothan Until the 1920s when the boll weevil got a hold of the fields and left farmers in the South with destroyed fields and left farmers with little to no money George Washington Carver came into the picture Carver who was a professor of agriculture at Tuskegee University discovered hundreds of uses for peanuts relating to cooking Carver didn’t stop there as he also introduced field rotation to farmers in the area meaning that fields could be exhausted by continual planting the soil on farm lands matched well for growing shallow peanut plants which led to revitalized farming around Dothan launched the “Peanuts Around Town” project designed to reinvigorate the downtown Dothan area and increase tourism crafted by local artists and Replica Plastics to showcase residents and businesses You can find these sculptures placed in front of shops One of the most famous peanut sculptures everyone probably knows about is the one at located the Driver’s License Office Parents usually take their child’s picture beside the peanut once they get their license the city of Dothan has a total of 91 sculptures in town and four in surrounding areas The boll weevil caused some damage but made up for it as the agricultural economy flourished in the end salted green peanuts boiled in brine were sold during the summer months throughout Dothan “Peanut Capital of the World.” you can find this marker located on the east side of Adams Hall In support of Dr.Caver’s extensive research you can find him honored on murals and in museums in Dothan The Dothan Visitor’s Information Center located at 3311 Ross Clark Circle NW offers a map that outlines the locations of each peanut sculpture for anyone interested in a self-guided tour 2024-PeanutMap by Cassidy Lee on Scribd 2024-PeanutMap by Cassidy Lee on Scribd Dothan Police investigators charged Isaiah Jamal Turner (32 years old) of Dothan with Interference with Custody after driving off with the victim’s child in the back seat The charges stem from an altercation between Turner and the victim when Turner made sexual advances When the vehicle stopped in the 100 block of Westgate Turner has been charged with one count of Interference with Custody and placed in the Houston County Jail Dothan Police officers responded to a business in the 100 block of Westgate Parkway in reference to a disturbance Officer met with the victim and they told the officers they were riding with Turner to a doctor’s appointment Turner made sexual advances toward the victim the victim asked Turner to let them out of the vehicle Turner stopped and the victim got out of the vehicle As the victim was trying to get a child out of the backseat Turner locked the doors and drove away from the scene As officers were taking information and preparing to issue alerts for the child an officer noticed a vehicle looking like Turner’s at the Dothan City Jail The driver was identified as Turner and he had the child Turner was taken into custody since he was in no way related to the child and had no legal basis for taking the child Turner was charged with Interference with Custody Ala (WDHN) — A Dothan man and former Alabama state employee is behind bars after state investigators claimed he sent “suspicious” letters containing child porn to state officials was arrested on Thursday and charged with four counts of dissemination of child pornography He was booked into the Houston County Jail with no bond State investigators claimed they tied Watson to four letters that were sent to members of the Alabama House of Representatives and Governor Kay Ivey’s Office on Wednesday ALEA officials say the letters contained a “number of pornographic images.” A release from ALEA reveals Watson was a former Driver License Examiner with ALEA’s Driver License Division and was placed on leave on Wednesday Watson resigned from the department before he was fired a popular spot in downtown Dothan is closing next week announcing that their final day of operation will be April 15 While Circle City staff did not go into details in their social media post owner Laura French told WDHN the main reason for the sudden and disappointing closure flow of traffic on Foster Street made it hard to operate the brewery The owner also attributed the lack of parking in downtown Dothan to the closure French said parking really became an issue for customers on weekends and when the Dothan Civic Center French wants to use her brewery as an example to remind consumers that supporting local businesses is vital to the community at large “We would like to thank you all again for your loyalty & support the bonds and memories are absolutely priceless to us,” French said explaining why it is important to shop local “When we don’t support local businesses and unique identity that makes Downtown Dothan special,” Downtown Dothan wrote in its post “Each business here is more than a storefront and people who believe in the potential of our city and contribute to the heartbeat of our community.” opened its doors in the fall of 2022 at 141 North Foster Street This historic building became an accessible spot to have a drink with some friends Circle City moved down the street to 265 North Foster Street This gave the brewery access to a large parking lot directly next door and an outdoor space for eating and drinking the brewery will continue to go strong and serve customers as always “We vow to make this last week with you the absolute best and guarantee the same great service food and drinks that you have come to expect from us,” The brewery said in its post Circle City is hosting live music from the duo “Christopher and Jesse,” who will be performing starting at 7 p.m Proudly serving Dothan, Alabama since 1904 It was discovered, after speaking with the victim, that Ayers had made sexual advances toward the victim, which she refused.  Ayers then touched the victim inappropriately, and the victim tried to leave the area.  Ayers then grabbed the victim from behind and forced her into a hotel room. Stephen Ayers was arrested and charged with Kidnapping 1st degree and Sexual Abuse 1st degree.  Ayers was transported to the Houston County Jail with no bond. Crimes like these will not be tolerated. The Dothan Police Department will hold those who commit these crimes accountable to the fullest extent of the law. 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