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Traffic signal scheduled for removal

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, December 9th, 2011, 12:21pm

The City of Dothan is advising motorists that, as the result of a recently completed engineering traffic study, the traffic signal located at the intersection of Selma Street and Foster Street is scheduled for removal.

To assist motorists and alert them of the planned removal of this device, the traffic signal will be set to “flash” operation beginning on Monday, December 12, 2011. After a period of ninety (90) days, the traffic signal will be removed. Motorists are asked to drive with extreme caution when traveling in and around this area.

Source: City of Dothan and Dothan Police Department

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Dothan Police issue traffic advisory

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 11:36am

DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - The Traffic Division of the Dothan Police Department wants to alert the public to traffic congestion due to a repaving project currently underway on Reeves Street at the overpass. The increase in lunchtime traffic has caused a significant amount of congestion in the area. This project will be ongoing through Wednesday, October 26th. The main areas affected are between Montgomery at Reeves Street to several blocks north of the overpass.

Authorities suggest that drivers consider taking an alternate route in order to avoid the traffic congestion.

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Police: Dothan man took child porn pics in Wal-Mart

Submitted by John Shryock

Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 11:23am

Police: Dothan man took child porn pics in Wal-Mart

DOTHAN, AL (WSFA) - New details are coming to light about surrounding a Dothan man's arrest on child porn charges.

The pictures were taken inside the bathroom of a local Wal-Mart.

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West Carroll Street to be resurfaced

Submitted by John Shryock

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 2:41pm

DOTHAN (WSFA) - West Carroll Street is being resurfaced this week, and the city of Dothan is asking motorists to use extreme caution in the area at this time.

The resurfacing is taking place from South Oates Street to South Park Avenue.

The work is expected to last until Friday, July 15, but that date may change if weather is unfavorable.

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Heat forces Dothan to extend hours at Rose Hill Senior Center

Submitted by John Shryock

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011, 11:40am

Heat forces Dothan to extend hours at Rose Hill Senior Center

Extreme heat conditions are forcing the Dothan to extends the hours of operation for Rose Hill Senior Center until 6:00 P.M. Thursday, June 2nd.

The heat index is expected to exceed 100 degrees this afternoon, which can pose a danger to those residents without air conditioning.

According to Elston Jones, Dothan Leisure Services Director, "Many seniors throughout our community have inadequate or no air conditioning in their homes, extending our hours will provide a much needed, cool, environment this afternoon."

By extending the hours at Rose Hill until 6:00 P.M.

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Register for "Critter Crawl" run to raise funds for Alabama Nature Center

Submitted by Tom Ensey, Web news producer

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011, 6:11am

Register for "Critter Crawl" run to raise funds for Alabama Nature Center

ANC Critter Crawl 5K February 19

Pull on your running shoes and enjoy Alabama's forests and fields with your family in the first-ever "Critter Crawl" -- a 5K run (with an additional 1-mile run run) along the beautiful trails of the Alabama Nature Center located at Lanark in Millbrook.

Grab your running shoes and hit the trails for the first ever Alabama Nature Center Critter Crawl! It's a 5K trail run beginning at 9 a.m. benefiting the Alabama Nature Center education programs. There will be a 1-mile race beginning at 10 a.m.

Moisture wicking shirts are guaranteed for participants registering before February 6, 2011.

Pre-registration cost is $25 (5K) or $20 (1 Mile).

There will be prizes for male and female overall, Masters (40+) and Grand Masters (50+).

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Walk and Bike Dothan

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, January 24th, 2011, 12:39pm

The City of Dothan is excited to announce walkandbikedothan.org. The website will be used to support the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan currently under development. “The site will provide important project updates and serve as a data collection device for the master plan,” said City Transportation Planner Nicole Spivey.

A crucial part of data collection for the Plan is a user’s survey that is available to residents at walkandbikedothan.org. Copies of the survey can also be found at all Dothan recreation centers, the library, and local bike shops. “This survey is critical to the planning process and we are encouraging everyone to participate,” said City Transportation Planner Nicole Spivey.

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