DOTHAN: Tonight, Candlelight Vigil, 7:00 PM, at the Angel of Hope at Westgate Park.
A time to remember, those lives of loved ones, who their life have been cut short. The vigil will be held, rain or shine, tonight.
A Grieving Parent’s Greatest Fear Is That Their Child Will Be Forgotten
The Angel of Hope Statue is for every parent who has lost a child of any age starting at conception.
It is a place to provide comfort, healing and also a way of remembering each child so they are never forgotten.
Engraved on the right wing is HOPE and her arms are reaching out to welcome all who comes to her.
On December 6th at 7:00pm, a candlelight memorial service will be held at the Angel of Hope statue in Westgate Park .
All are welcome to attend in memory of their beloved child/children.
A candle and a white flower will be provided to those who attend.
In addition to representing hope to all parents who have endured the death of a child, The Angel Of Hope Statue serves as a gravesite for parents that don’t have one.
It is a symbol of hope, a place to reflect, a place of healing and a special place for people to grieve.
The Angel is a symbol that will represent and honor our children.
Our children will live in our hearts and lives forever.
Remember that our children live through us; and their lives can touch many others through us.
Parents need to feel hope that they will survive and move on, and that their children will never be forgotten
If you know of a family who has lost a child please tell them about the Angel Of Hope Statue and invite them to attend the candlelight vigil on December 6th at 7pm.
ASHFORD: 4:43 PM Houston County 911 dispatched Ashford Police, Ashford Rescue, Ashford Volunteer Fire and Houston County Sheriff Deputies to a critical motor vehicle accident. The location was Highway 84 and South County Road 55.
When emergency units arrived it was reported a three vehicle accident. Only one person was complaining of injuries. The person was transported by Ashford Rescue, emergency, to Southeast Health.
Ashford Police Chief Melvin Anderson and Ashford Mayor Blake Rosenkotter were on the scene.
Ashford Police Officer Larry Flowers is in charge of the accident investigation.
Last evening RSN did an article TERROR IN ASHFORD at the basketball game. Today we have several different versions of what took place. This was during a basketball game between Ashford and Barbour County.
1. RSN wrote last night that a Barbour County parent struck a Barbour County student in the face. Some reported to be there wrote in text messages “there was a minor altercation between an adult form Ashford and a student from Barbour County, and no one was struck”. According to information the incident occurred in the bathroom and varying stories about what happened. But the information a Barbour County parent struck a Barbour County student is being disputed by those who reached out to me. From people who were reported on the scene different stories.
2. One wrote “an Ashford Police Officer working the game in uniform did pull a weapon on a Barbour County resident. The officer believed the man was reaching for a weapon while adjusting his clothing. The resident from Barbour County was searched and no firearm was found. This led to the gym clearing out.” The person who text said that is what happened and they were sitting right there.
While someone video from their phone, the school gym has video. The following are some information RSN has learned:
A: The incident involving a parent and student was in the bathroom. No video and have no concrete facts of what happened. According to text messages the versions vary. Something happened between two people, exactly who or what we do not know.
B: The law enforcement officers then got information there was a man with a firearm. NOT ASHFORD POLICE but a Houston County Sheriff Deputy, backed up by other officers, had the referees stop the game and the Houston County Sheriff Deputy called the man from the stands to the gymnasium floor. The man was adjusting his clothing or phone and the Houston County Sheriff Deputy did draw his firearm, but according to what I am told by those who have seen the school video the Houston County Sheriff Deputy DID NOT point the weapon at anyone. He held the firearm in his hand, by his side, pointing downwards. And the reason the weapon was drawn was because of information the man had a firearm and he was adjusting his clothing. Not knowing the Houston County Deputy did draw his weapon but never pointed it at anyone.
C: Two black officers then searched the man and he did not have a weapon. The reason I point out :two black officers” because some who have posted or text stated the Deputy pointed it at a black man. Color had nothing to do with the actions of the Deputy. The reports, as I am told, of him having a firearm were that after the altercation he went to his vehicle and got a firearm.
When a law enforcement officer obtains information, and you have to agree, the information was (A) an altercation and (B) the person went to his vehicle and obtained a firearm, swift action has to be taken. Were there possibly other measures that could have been taken, Perhaps. But the law enforcement officers took swift action based on the information people told them.
Just this week there were four police officers shot and killed while in a restaurant eating. There are school shootings, incident people ambushed. And it could be someone from Ashford responsible, from Barbour County, or anyone and the law enforcement officers have to act. And if they did not act swiftly and something happen then the social media posts would be the officers were told and should have …. But the social media posts are the officers should not have handled it this way because no firearm was found.
THIS HAS NOTHING TO CAST STONES ON BARBOUR COUNTY OR ASHFORD. A situation happened because no one gets along, and so much violence action across the country has taken place. And a lot of them at schools. Law Enforcement officers have to take swift action.
Hopefully I have stated the correct version. Multiple calls and text messages today and I have made some phone calls attempting to get the true and correct facts.
And let me say this about the Houston County Sheriff Deputy, he is very professional, calm demeanor, honest and does what he thinks is best to save lives.
DOTHAN: 2:23 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance to a critical motor vehicle accident on Hwy. 52 East, just west of Huskey Road intersection.
At the time of dispatch Dothan 911 had reports of entrapment, vehicle on fire, occupied. While responding Dothan Fire Battalion Chief reported smoke in the sky from that direction.
On arrival emergency responders tackled the vehicle on fire immediately. One patient was extricated and transported by Pilcher Ambulance, trauma alert to Southeast Health.
Dothan Police CRASH Team, as specialized traffic investigation team, has been dispatched to conduct the investigation. Dothan Police Traffic Division Commander Lt. Jason Adkins is on the scene.
UPDATED @ 5:36 PM
This accident is a traffic fatality. The death was on the scene. RSN leaves as critical injuries until we find out the families have been notified.
The subject was pronounced dead on the scene by Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd.
After impact the vehicle burst into flames. Dothan Fire Department, while responding to the accident, could see the smoke in the sky.
Dothan Fireman walked the sides of the road and in the weeds making sure that no one was thrown from the wreckage. The driver of the white truck is reported to have complained of only leg pains.
Dothan Fire Engine 1 ( Central ) and Dothan Fire Engine 4 ( Southside ), Battalion Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief David Hasty were some on the scene.
Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd released
James Albert Greenwood age 65 from Ludowici Georgia was the victim who died in the vehicle crash earlier this afternoon on the Columbia Highway
Closing arguments are now underway in the murder trial of former pageant queen Trinity Poague, accused of killing her boyfriend’s 2-year-old son. Prosecutors and defense attorneys are delivering their final arguments before the case goes to the jury.
One year. One year ago this evening not too long from now, we would helplessly stand by and watch this beautiful sanctuary be consumed by fire, along with the education and nursery wings, in a matter of just a few short hours despite the hard work of our local and surrounding area fire departments. We were heartbroken, devastated, and in complete shock as we witnessed our building fall to ruin. We prayed, stood by one another, hugged. We began to reminisce. As we would come to learn over the next days and weeks, so many people had special memories in this building. Marriages, celebrations of life, baby/child dedications, VBS, special music programs, and numerous other life events. But the most important memories shared talked about encountering Jesus here. What a special place. So, how would we move forward?
But God.
By God’s grace, His church is alive and well in Abbeville. And not only that, but thriving! Praise the Lord! He is doing a great work here! What was meant for ruin has turned to resolve. Of course, there are hard and overwhelming days. But in unity, we are moving ahead. There is no other option. God has been so faithful to provide what we need. What a blessing it is to have our Family Life Building! Our community has loved us well and been so very generous. We are grateful to be where we are. We know how important it is to have this building back for our town and our friends. It’s important to us, too, and we are dedicated to complete that task. One day, we will again have a sanctuary & church building to gather and worship together as the body of Christ, and we are diligently and carefully working towards that goal. Until that time comes, we press on to do the work of the Lord, trusting in His plan, bringing Him glory, and loving others as we have been called to do. We invite you to join us. There is room for you! We meet at 10:30 am in our Family Life Building for worship on Sundays. We hope you will join us! Soli Deo Gloria!
