Dothan City Schools Athletic Department would like to welcome Trey Tate as our new Head Flag Football Coach! Welcome to the Pack!🐺
FROM TREY TATE FACEBOOK
Excited to be coaching basketball and flag in my hometown!! Let’s go wolves!!
Trey is the soon of Rev. Jim and Mrs. Judith Tate. He grew up most of his life at Memphis Baptist Church and attended Rehobeth High School. At Rehobeth, Trey lettered in basketball, football and golf. A 2018 graduate of Auburn University, Trey was a member of Coach Bruce Pearl’s 2015 – 2018 basketball team, A 3 time Academic SEC Honor Roll member.
Trey went onto serve as Assistant Football Coach at Summit High School from 2019 – 2022. Trey played for TSSAA State Championship 3 straight years from 2019 – 2021, winning in 2020. Trey also served as Assistant Basketball COach at Summit High School from 2018 – 2023.
Trey served as Assistant Flag Football Coach at Summit High School in the first 2 years of flag in the State of Tennessee. They were runner up in the Tennessee Titans end of the year invitational in year 2. Served as Head basketball coach at Mt. Julieth High School from 2023 – 2026. Assistant flag football coach from 2024 – 2026. Finished as the 2026 state-runner up.
Trey, welcome back home to Houston County as you take the lead role.
BARBOUR COUNTY – WHITE OAK CREEK: Today RSN received citizens reports the bathrooms at White Oak Creek Campground air conditioning is not operational. This campground is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
According to the citizen report, when they contacted the U.S. Army Corp of Enginners they could not give a timeline. They were told the money had to be appropriated and then bid out.
It is hot and STINKS … reminds you of the government in Washington D.C. Time to CALL BOB!!!
U.S. Senator Katie Britt, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, U.S. House of Rep. Barry Moore, bad timing during the summer months the bathroom are not operationable.
At 144 PM EDT/1244 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Pelham to 10 miles north of West Bainbridge to 6 miles east of Donalsonville to 12 miles northeast of Marianna. Movement was north at 25 mph. At 135 PM EDT. the Decatur County Airport gusted to 38 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include… Colquitt, Cottonwood, Bainbridge, Donalsonville, Blakely, Columbia, West Bainbridge, Douglasville, Centerville, Malone, Greenwood, Gordon, Iron City, Damascus, Brinson, Jakin, Bascom, Iveys Mill, Crosby, and Grangeburg.
KINSEY: A month ago, in an emotional Kinsey City Councl Meeting, several life saving awards were presented. Kinsey Police Chief Jim Mock presented awards to his officers, Mayor Jason Reneau presented awards to Chief Mock, Mayor Reneau changed hats to Kinsey Fire Chief and presented life saving awards to a Volunteer Fireman, who also is father of the two children saved, and the Town Council presented awards to Fire Chief Jason Reneau.
The fire was a arson where two children and their mother were inside the home. Kinsey Fire Chief Jason Reneau and Volunteer Fireman Betsill were just returning from assisting Taylor Volunteer Fire and Rehobeth Fire – Rescue on a structure fire of a church in Taylor. AS they arrived back at Kinsey Voluteer Fire Station the call hit of structure fire. The volunteer fireman realized quickly that was where his children and ex-wife lived.
They rolled swiftly to the scene, as did Kinsey Police Chief Mock and Sgt. Morgan rolled. They all entered the residence, without hesitation, all removed the fire victims, a young girl, young boy and their mother from the fire. Life saving measures were initiated, Headland Fire – Rescue ad Pilcher Ambulance rolled rapidly to the scene and transported to Southeast Health. The two children and their mother were transported later to UAB and Children’s Hospital in Birmingham.
The two children, after a stay in Children’s Hospital, were later relased and at the Kinsey City Council Meeting when the awards were presented. At the time of the presentation their mother remained in UAB in Birmingham. The week following the life saving awards were presented Ms. Kelley Gore, the children’s mother, passed away from her injuries in the fire.
Houston County Sheriff Department took lead in the criminal investigation and the husband of Kelley Gore, whom she was in the process of divorce, was arrested for the arson which is now murder.
RSN has held this story because of Mrs. Gore’s death the week after. The fire Chief, volunteer Fireman/Daddy of two children and ex-husband of Kelley, police chief and officers, never hesitated on entering residence. Their actions saved the two children and attempted with all human energy to save Mrs. Gore’s life.
HOUSTON COUNTY: On Friday afternoon, late, a male subject stole a Mercedes Benz from Mercedes of Dothan. Reports are the subject went to Academy Sports and stole a firearm and ammunition.
The suspect vehicle was later spotted by law enforcement and when they activated the blue lights and siren, well the chase was on. The chase lead Houston COunty Sheriff Deputies, Dothan Police and Kinsey Police on multiple roads on the east side and southside of Dothan and Houston County. The chase took Hodgesville Road, south. When you pass Roy Martin Road on Hodgesville Road you hit a straight stretch. And the driver of the stolen Mercedes stretched it out. Reports are speeds were about 110 miles per hour.
What the driver did not realize, at the end of that strretch, Hodgesville Road dead ends into Houston County Road 33. The driver attempted to take the turn, slamming on brakes from about 110 miles per hour. That was not successful and the driver wrecks the stolen Mercedes. He attempted to run on foot but quickly realized multiple law enforcement officers, with reports of a sstolen firearm and ammunition, running was not a good idea.
ALEA – Troopers were on the scene along with Houston County Sheriff Deputies, Dothan Police and Kinsey Police.
DOTHAN – HOUSTON COUNTY: There are no doubts in the minds of Stacey ( Kim ) Trotter, Jeremy ( Kayla ) Trotter, and Lucas ( Kimberly ) Trotter that they were loved by George and Katherine “Jane” Trotter.
Something a lot of grandchildren do not have the opportunity to have, but, Abree ( Matthew ) Buie, Colton Trotter, Emerson Trotter, Lofton Trotter, Ashlyn Trotter, Paxton Trotter, Clayton Trotter, and Easton Trotter, did have the opportunity to have. And that was growing up to know and love their grandparents, and to grown up knowing their granddaddy and grandmother loved each of them, unconditionally. Grandparents thay supported each of them independently and unconditionally. He has expressed to me how proud he was of his family and grandchildren.
George Trotter believed in doing his part, approaching leadership with fairness, integrity, and a sincere desire to make a difference.. And anyone who knew him, knew without a doubt, that George Trotter would fight a tiger for fairness, integrity, and a sincere desire to make a difference. George Trotter was known for his strong work ethic, knowledge, and leadership. He also loved America and held strong political convictions, which he expressed with the same honesty and conviction that shaped the rest of his life. While his children did not always understand his passion for politics, they knew it came from his deep desire to protect them, preserve their freedoms, and safeguard the rights and opportunities he hoped they would always enjoy. Some in office hated to see George come in, but he fought the fight for others even when not popular. If George Trotter was for you he worked all day and night for those be beleived that would serve with honor and dignity.
George received his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University, an achievement that reflected his determination and commitment to learning. He carried that same dedication into his professional life, where he was known for his strong work ethic, knowledge, and leadership. He retired from BASF, where he served as an agronomist and regional sales manager for the Southeast, and he was respected for the integrity and care he brought to his work. He also served as a high school biology teacher at Oberlin High School.
His service extended beyond his career, as he was active in his community and valued the responsibility of civic involvement. He served as President of the Grant Parish School Board, demonstrating his commitment to education and to the well-being of the children and families in the community. He believed in doing his part, approaching leadership with fairness, integrity, and a sincere desire to make a difference. After relocating to Alabama, he remained civically engaged and was an active member of the Houston County Republican Party.
George loved his family deeply, and that love guided much of his life. He treasured time spent with those closest to him and found joy in the simple, meaningful moments family life provided. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors, finding peace and satisfaction in the land and the natural world around him. These interests were more than hobbies—they reflected the life he cherished and the values he embraced.
George Trotter was a fighter. He fought the fight to live, Was heartbroken when his wife of 57 years passed.
