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Post Your Fishing Tournaments at OutdoorAlabama.com

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 3:55pm

Post Your Fishing Tournaments at OutdoorAlabama.com

Fishing tournament organizers are encouraged to post their tournaments in the fishing section of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) website. To post an event, click here. This tournament listing is a free service of the Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF).

“The posting does not reserve the facilities where the tournament actually takes place, but it does provide publicity for the event,” said Damon Abernethy, WFF Fisheries Development Coordinator. “The event listing also allows boaters, anglers and other tournament organizers to see when and where tournaments are being held so they can plan their trips or events ahead of time and reduce congestion at the boat ramps.”

Events with more than 100 boats require a free permit from the Alabama Marine Police Division.

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Dothan City Commission schedules special called meeting for March 1st

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 28th, 2013, 3:34pm

Dothan City Commission schedules special called meeting for March 1st

The Dothan City Commission has scheduled a special called meeting for Friday, March 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss economic development.

Following the meeting, a press conference will be held at 10:30 a.m. for an economic development announcement from Governor Robert Bentley, The Alabama Department of Commerce, City of Dothan, Houston County Commission, Dale County Commission, Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority, Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce and Dothan by Design, Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corporation, and the Wiregrass Legislative Delegation.

Both events will be held in the Dothan Civic Center Arena. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please call the Dothan Mayor’s Office at (334) 615-3111.

Source: City of Dothan Public Information Offcie

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Young artists encouraged to enter State Fish Art Contest

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 2:01pm

Young artists encouraged to enter State Fish Art Contest

Each year the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) partners with Wildlife Forever to conduct the State Fish Art Contest in which students depict a state fish and write a one-page essay to compete for scholarships and other prizes. Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2013, and mailed to Wildlife Forever, 2700 Freeway Blvd., No. 1000, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430.

Artists can choose to depict either of Alabama’s state fish: the largemouth bass or the fighting tarpon. Participants can also choose to draw state-fish from other states. In addition to the artwork, all of the artists, except those in grades 1-3, are required to write a one-page essay with facts about the fish, its natural habitat, and the importance of that habitat.

All artwork is judged by Wildlife Forever, which also handles contest details and awards prizes, such as scholarships, art supplies and fishing gear.

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Houston County EMA reminding residents to be prepared in face of more strong storms

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Friday, February 22nd, 2013, 12:35pm

Houston County EMA reminding residents to be prepared in face of more strong storms

In anticipation of the upcoming weather over the weekend, we would like to remind everyone to start preparations to protect their property and have a plan if they are faced with flooding conditions. This morning local leaders, emergency response personnel and emergency managers met to develop plans for response to the possible events associated with heavy rainfall expected throughout the weekend. According to the National Weather Service in Tallahassee Florida, the Wiregrass Area will experience large amounts of rainfall with this system.

“Residents in low lying areas or areas throughout our county that are prone to flooding, should be prepared to deal with high waters” said Clark Matthews, Dothan/Houston County EMA Director. According to Matthews evacuations are not expected at this point.

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Wallace Community College Spring Showcase scheduled for March

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 4:34pm

Wallace Community College Spring Showcase scheduled for March

Get ready for the Wallace Community College spring fine arts season! The WCC Music Department presents the Spring Showcase featuring the talented Wallace Chorus, instrumental ensemble, and Wallace Singers. Come enjoy a mixture of pop, jazz, R&B hits, and choral works by American composers. Performance begins at 7:00 on Tuesday, March 12 in the Bencze Theatre on the Wallace Campus. Admission is free!

Information Source: Wallace Community College

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Area teams compete in Wallace Scholar's Bowl

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 12:03pm

Area teams compete in Wallace Scholar's Bowl

Eight area high schools converged on the Wallace Community College campus on February 15 to compete in the 32nd Annual Scholars’ Bowl Tournament. Teams representing Abbeville High School, Abbeville Christian, Geneva County High School, Headland High School, Northview High School, Providence Christian, Samson High School, and Wicksburg High School competed in the event.

After the final round, Headland High School was the victor, with Abbeville Christian Academy in 2nd place, and Wicksburg High School taking 3rd. Taylor Murray from Wicksburg was the top scoring senior, which won him a one-year scholarship to WCC.

The competitive questions covered a range of topics, including math, history, literature, current events, pop culture, science, and sports.

Abbeville Christian Academy takes second place at Wallace Community College's Scholar's Bowl competition. Source: Wallace Community College

Wicksburg High School takes third place at Wallace Community College's Scholar's Bowl competition. Source: Wallace Community College

Taylor Murray is the top scoring senior at Wallace Community College's Scholar's Bowl competition. Source: Wallace Community College

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AASB announces second annual video contest for public high school students

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 1:01pm

AASB announces second annual video contest for public high school students

The Alabama Association of School Boards Board of Directors announces its second annual statewide “How We Achieve Excellence in Our School” video contest for public high schools. The contest applauds excellence in teaching, the creativity of Alabama’s public high school students and the positive school experiences that inspire students to graduate. Three lucky schools will win prizes for their 30- to 60-second commercials/public service announcements. The top three videos will be shown Dec. 7 at AASB’s annual convention at The Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham and at the June 11 Alabama State Board of Education meeting in Montgomery.