Houston County

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Donnie Chesteen

Chesteen, with a career in education and public service, earned the Alabama Farmers Federation's endorsement for District 29.

September 9, 2025

Friends of the Library present $63,000 donation to Dothan library

This year's donation represents the largest annual gift to DHCLS in the history of the group.

Jacob Holmes

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January 20, 2025

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Dr. Marnix Heersink, physician and philanthropist

Heersink will go down in Alabama history as not only one of our great healers, but he is also one of the most profound philanthropists.

Steve Flowers

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September 25, 2024

Former Houston County assistant district attorney convicted of ethics charges

The Houston County jury heard evidence that Johnson used his position as a county prosecutor to solicit and receive sexual favors.

August 26, 2024

Resident voices grievances as Dothan library continues reconsideration process

A Dothan man expressed frustration with the library’s decision not to remove the book “Gender Queer” from its adult collection.

Jacob Holmes

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December 15, 2023

Secretary of State: Registrar removed from Houston County board

The member of the Houston County Board of Registrars was removed for allegedly committing multiple violations.

Patrick Darrington

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June 21, 2023

Houston County assistant DA arrested and charged with ethics violations

Johnson has been accused of six ethics violations, including allegations of soliciting pictures and sexual contact from criminal defendants.

John H. Glenn

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October 7, 2022

Brad Mendheim appointed to Alabama Supreme Court a second time

Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced the appointment of outgoing Associate Justice Brady “Brad” Mendheim to fill a vacancy for on the Alabama Supreme Court created by the election of Tom Parker as Chief Justice. “After reviewing all of those interested in the position, Justice Mendheim is clearly the most qualified, with impeccable legal … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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December 31, 2018

Sonny Perdue visits Houston County farms impacted by Hurricane Michael

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue joined Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) and Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan (R) in Houston County to visit with farmers impacted by Hurricane Michael. “We’ve got an unusual situation here,” Perdue said. “A lot of pine tree damage that we don’t usually see in these situations. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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November 19, 2018