White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president has to make tough choices during the shutdown. (Scripps News)
Michelle Mann Houston County’s second case of animal rabies in 2025 has been confirmed by the Houston County Health Department. A raccoon found Sept. 30 on Hodgesville Road has been tested and found to be positive for the disease, said Keith A.
Hicks, Public Health Environmental Supervisor Thursday. "According to a health department investigation, a resident’s dog fought with a raccoon in their yard," said Hicks."The resident requested the health department test the raccoon for rabies. There was no known human exposure, and the dog is currently vaccinated against the rabies virus." Area residents are advised to: People are also reading… Hicks also said that if bitten by an animal, wash the wound with soap and water then immediately seek medical attention and report the bite to the health department or animal control officials. Alabama State Law requires all dogs and cats three months of age and older to be vaccinated against rabies. The business news you need Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. Follow Michelle Mann Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today
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