Ken Curtis

1 day ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The search for Dothan’s new school superintendent was narrowed to five finalists on Thursday. Among them are two long-time educators who have worked in Dothan City Schools. Dr. Donnie Chambers is a Houston County School System principal who spent nearly 20 years with Dothan City Schools. Dr. Charles Corbett is a Dothan native who has spent more than two decades in education. He is a former Dothan principal and presently the system’s director of student services.

2 days ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Troy University Dothan administration placed the school on lockdown as police search for a teen who escaped from the Southeast Alabama Youth Services. The lockup is along Horace Shepard Road, about a half mile from the juvenile detention center, often referred to as a diversion center. Authorities did not immediately provide a description of the escapee. Officers used a tracking dog and other resources in their pursuit of the escaped teen.

5 days ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The city of Dothan’s top election official reminded candidates this morning about signage regulations. City Clerk Wendy Shiver acted after receiving complaints about the placement of political signs. In a letter, Shiver sent regulations to candidates ahead of municipal elections in August. Signs are not permitted on the public right-of-way, may not be attached to trees or buildings, and may not obstruct the view of intersections.

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan attorney Valerie Judah, who has a history of drunk driving arrests, dropped a lawsuit she filed against the city of Dothan, which claimed police mistreated her following one of those arrests. Judah alleged a patrol officer handcuffed her behind her back, though she told him repeatedly that a “bad knee” created a fall risk. She tumbled onto the concrete of a secure area as the officer led Judah from his patrol vehicle into the city jail last August.

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Globe Motors of Dothan plans to lay off about half its workforce in a few weeks. In a notice that is required by law, the company said it will lay off 73 workers at its Napier Field Road plant. According to those familiar with the operation, that location employs about 160 people. The 73 layoffs are effective on July 25, reports revealed. 'WTVY archives show the company dismissed several dozen workers in 2007 when it employed about 250 people, with those jobs going to Mexico.