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1 month ago | 
wdhn.com | Jessica Gauthier |Ashleigh Yuhas
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – Jadie Shaw is helping Victory Hills Church to organize their non-profit called Victory Hills Ranch. The non-profit aims to build not just homes, but a community for foster children and parents to live at. “That just really touched my heart, so I knew I had to get involved someway somehow, I cannot foster myself, but I thought, how can I help,” says Shaw. The price tag for land and a home for the ranch is $600,000 to $1 million.
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1 month ago | 
wdhn.com | Michael Rinker |Jessica Gauthier
by: Michael Rinker, Jessica Gauthier Posted: Mar 11, 2025 / 02:04 PM CDT Updated: Mar 11, 2025 / 02:05 PM CDT HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — A semi truck tipped over Tuesday afternoon, blocking traffic on a Houston County road. The semi lost control in the 1100 block of North Beverlye Road near Columbia Highway. That intersection is currently blocked to through traffic.
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1 month ago | 
wdhn.com | Jessica Gauthier |Robert Smith
Adobe Stock by: Jessica Gauthier, Robert Smith Posted: Mar 10, 2025 / 11:08 PM CDT Updated: Mar 10, 2025 / 11:08 PM CDT HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN)– Houston County approves the private land property they purchased for a bike trail.
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1 month ago | 
wdhn.com | Jessica Gauthier |Aaron Dixon
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN)—A Geneva County man accused of making terrorist threats toward investigators was denied bond in Houston County on Thursday. Victor Newman, 39 of Chancellor made his first appearance in court for a bond hearing. Newman was arrested on February 25, 2025, and charged with making terrorist threats. This comes after an alleged incident on February 19, when officers say he threatened to cause harm to someone or something.
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Oct 26, 2024 | 
wdhn.com | Aaron Dixon |Jessica Gauthier
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN)—A major motor vehicle crash in Houston County on Friday night closed lanes of traffic and prompted an investigation by ALEA. Multiple crews from around the county rushed to the scene of a vehicle on fire and a case of entrapment in the 14900 block of Highway 52 at July Road, west of Columbia. According to Rickey Stokes News, one patient was taken to the hospital by Columbia Rescue.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
mtlcommunitycontact.com | Jessica Gauthier |Olin Williams |Melanie Scott
The West Island Black Community Association (WIBCA) held its annual “Tropical Nights” gala on September 21st in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. The event celebrated the community’s achievements and raised funds for future generations. The evening featured live Caribbean-inspired entertainment, including steel pan music and dance performances. Attendees enjoyed a Caribbean-themed dinner and the gala’s festive atmosphere.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
mtlcommunitycontact.com | Jessica Gauthier |Olin Williams |Melanie Scott |Rosie Awori
When speaking to Sharon Nelson, it is clear that a heart for community empowerment is her driving force. Her work as second Vice President of the Jamaica Association of Montreal has been applauded by community leaders and members alike. Just recently, she was honored with the special Golden Heart award in memory of the late Egbert Gaye for her work in community building. Now she is running for the NDG ward representative for the English School Board of Montreal (ESMB) elections this November.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
mtlcommunitycontact.com | Jessica Gauthier |Olin Williams |Melanie Scott |Rosie Awori
When he started his musical journey over 30 years ago Mike S’obrian, commonly known as Stemz, didn’t know that it would be music that would help him navigate a period of deep grief in his life. “I’m still going through it,” he says to the CONTACT via phone interview. The “it” he is referring to is the passing away of his father Allan “Tony” Ramroop S’obrian in July 2024.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
mtlcommunitycontact.com | Jessica Gauthier |Olin Williams |Melanie Scott |Emar Mitchell
Dr. Alwin SpenceMrs. Ruby Smith was one of four Black teachers at a rural school in New Jersey. The school had a staff of eighteen teachers and one principal. Of the eighteen teachers, Mrs. Smith and three others were Black. Mrs. Smith was one of the grade five teachers. She was well loved by her students. Parents also admired her, and often requested that their children be placed in her class. She was also from the community and was the only teacher with a master’s degree in education.
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Oct 15, 2024 | 
mtlcommunitycontact.com | Jessica Gauthier |Olin Williams |Melanie Scott |Emar Mitchell
Did you feel the cold breeze early this morning when you stepped outside? Yes! Fall is here, which means changing weather in the north and hurricane season in the south. The month of October still has lots of Caribbean entertainment going on in spite of weather changes such as, Miami Carnival, Tobago Carnival and Diwali. The Miami carnival is still a green light despite hurricane Milton.
