MIDLAND CITY AL: There has been some discussion in Midland City regarding the new mayor and several city council members wanting to revert to past practices.
Several years ago Midland City eliminated full-time dispatchers and transitioned to the Ozark-Dale County 911 system for dispatching law enforcement, fire, and EMS calls in the Midland City Area. This was a positive change.
By having Ozark – Dale County 911 handle all dispatch operations, with all agencies operating on the same radio system, emergency response has become much smoother for the citizens they serve. The communications system is efficient, and large-scale incidents allow other agencies to hear the calls and respond if needed.
However, according to circulated information, “some” members of the city council want to move backward and take over the dispatching services. Regardless of their decision, 911 calls will still be answered by Ozark – Dale County 911 and then forwarded to Midland City or the appropriate agency for response.
If the Mayor and Midland City Council decide to reverse this progress and take dispatching back in-house, RSN will present the mayor and City Council with the MASTER OF BAD DECISIONS AWARD!
Medical Center earns straight A’s in 2025 from Leapfrog for patient safety
DOTHAN, Ala – Southeast Health Medical Center has earned an “A” for the second consecutive grading period in 2025 by Leapfrog, one of the nation’s leading independent organizations that measures patient safety.
Leapfrog releases its prestigious hospital safety grades biannually in the fall and spring each year. This distinction places the Medical Center as one of the highest graded hospitals nationally for protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital.
“We are continually committed to ensuring our patients receive the safest care possible.” said Rick Sutton, chief executive officer of Southeast Health. “I’m proud of our team for earning this elite designation for the second time in 2025. Maintaining an “A” during two consecutive reporting periods demonstrates our attention to consistently providing a high standard of care for our patients.”
Sutton said achieving this level of quality and safety only comes when our team members buy into creating a culture of safety and give their best to meet rigorous standards.
“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Southeast Health Medical Center made a true commitment to put patient safety first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the leadership, Board, clinicians, staff and volunteers that all had a role to play in this achievement.”
The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization, assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to general hospitals nationwide based on more than 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.
To see Southeast Health Medical Center’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.
About The Leapfrog Group Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps for patient safety. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
About Southeast Health
Southeast Health, which includes the region’s largest not-for-profit hospital, is a community-based academic health system dedicated to improving health and wellness for residents of southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Southeast Health system includes the Medical Center, Medical Group, Foundation, Statera Network, and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM). The Medical Center is a 420 bed regional referral center serving more than 460,000 residents. It is one of four certified Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Alabama, and is recognized as a Level II Trauma Center and Chest Pain Center. In addition, Southeast Health has the regions only Level III NICU.
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EARLY COUNTY GA: QTS Data Center is exploring opportunities to establish new data center campuses in Blakely Georgia.
QTS is committed to serving as a responsible and engaged neighbor, supporting economic growth, advancing environmental stewardship and contributing to the ongoing prosperity of Blakely. QTS is the global digital infrastructure leader. Powered by people and driven by purpose.
QTS is dedicated to serving the communities QTS calls home. QTS is committed to uplifting the communities in they live, work and operate and this accomplished by investing QTS team members time and resources in local nonprofits.
DOTHAN: 12:20 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 2810 Fortner Street at Dothan Biltmore Estates. This is an apartment complex on Fortner Street outside Road Clark Circle.
At the time of dispatch the reports were flames from the microwave.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police responded.
Dothan Fire Engine 2 ( Lakewood ) was the first fire engine on the scene. After brief investigation on the interrior all units were instructed to return to service. The apartment was ventilated and power cut to the microwave.
ASHFORD: 10:36 AM Houston County 911 dispatched a structure fire at 607 Church Street, Ashford High School.
THERE WAS NO FIRE – ALL CHILDREN OK
Ashford Fire, Ashford Rescue, Houston County School Resource Deputy Killingsworth and school officials were on top of it ASAP!!! Multiple volunteer fire departments were rolling.
Ashford Fire Chief Jimmy Posey was on the scene in seconds from dispatch. And there was no fire.
The Houston County 911 Center did an outstanding job in rolling resources. And those resources were promptly rolling. Law Enforcement, EMS and school officials were on top of it as was Houston County School Supt. Brandy White and Ashford Mayor Blake Rosenkoetter and D2 Houston County Commissioner Tracy Adams.
All systems were go to protect the school children and school. GREAT JOB.
