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Shanna Peoples Missing from Geneva, AL

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shannapeoples-missingThe Geneva Police Department, Geneva County Sheriff’s Department, the Alabama Bureau of Investigation, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are conducting an active investigation into the disappearance of Shanna Genelle Peoples. As you will remember Shanna went missing on Thursday, September 8, 2011, around 3:30 pm.  Shanna was last seen in the area of 303 North Morris Street, in Geneva, Alabama.  Although it is unclear of the clothing that Shanna was wearing, it is believed that she was wearing blue denim Capri pants and a green tank top.  Shanna has a limited mental capacity, and investigators are not sure if she was the victim of an accident or if she was harmed by someone. Shanna was known to walk and ride her bicycle in the community.  She loved McDonalds and soft drinks and would often ride or walk to either Magnolia Market located on Magnolia Avenue in Geneva or C & M Grocery located on Maple Avenue in Geneva. Geneva is a cohesive and caring community and we know that everyone wants to bring Shanna home.  She is a beloved member of this community and we are asking the citizens of Geneva and the surrounding communities to join us in the effort to bring Shanna home.  Investigators believe that success in this case will come from a joint effort between the citizens in the community and the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation.  Investigators would also like to thank the public for the information they have provide thus far, and encourage them to continue providing leads and information.  Investigators in the case believe that they are individuals who have information regarding Shanna’s disappearance, and these individuals are strongly encouraged to report that information no matter how small they believe it is.  Please allow the investigators to determine how important or relevant the information may be. This case has been, is, and will remain a priority for local, county, state, and federal law enforcement.  The investigators remain hopeful for a successful conclusion.

Leigh Anne Tuohy of The Blind Side speaking in Dothan

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Leigh Anne Tuohy is coming to Dothan, Alabama! The Dothan Education Foundation is pleased to announce the inspirational matriarch of the family to Alabama. The real-life mom from the hit movie, “The Blind Side” [featuring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron and Tim McGraw] has been invited to voice her inspiring story on March 7th, 2013 at 7:00 p.m at the Dothan Civic Center, in Dothan, Alabama. Leigh Anne is energetically involved in many civic and faith-based organizations, including Grace Evangelical Church, of which she founded. She inspires spectators through her public speaking to analyze the full potential of people in their community and to find worth in those individuals who society has deemed insignificant. This woman views potential and value in every person and emphasizes how we can impact a person’s life with a little help. Leigh Anne will be sharing her personal journey she underwent with Michael Oher and how the experience changed her as a person.
“He had a much greater impact on our lives than we did on his,” says Touhy.
The family took in Mike when he was a teenager and pushed this man to his full potential. Michael Oher, an offensive lineman for the Baltimore Ravens, won his first Super Bowl in the Big Easy against the San Francisco 49ers this year. Broadcasting the success of this young man has encouraged audiences to think “What can I do?” The Dothan Education Foundation has promoted the Blind Side Speaking Event through a multitude of advertising outlets from radio to TV and billboards to social media. DEF is associated with Yes We Can and Adopt-A-School located at 2431 West Main Street (Westwood Office Complex), Suite 301 in Dothan, AL. The missions of the three affiliated organizations remain alike but structurally, they are becoming more active in the community. The three establishments are merging to becoming one organization to combine the history with the achievements and grassroots support of YWCD and AASD. The goals of these establishments are to improve student achievement for Dothan City students, maintain school improvement, and engage citizens of Dothan with its public schools. You can learn more about DEF and what they are about at dothaneducationfoundation.org With Durden Outdoor, they chose to promote on our Durden Digital Network, focusing mainly on the Dothan Market. This is the first time the Dothan Education Foundation has extended out to the community for financial support. All proceeds will help fund and develop special projects for Dothan City Schools through the foundation. Leigh Anne Tuohy (The Blind Side) Tickets:
  • Upper Level: $25
  • Lower Level: $40
  • Ground Level- Meet & Greet: $75
  • Ground Level – Dinner: $100
  • Ground Level- Table (8): $800
If you would like to Hear the Real Story of Leigh Anne Tuohy, tickets can be purchased by calling DEF at (334)-794-6585 or emailing the Executive Director, Tami Culver, at tami@dothaneducationfoundation.org.