DOTHAN: 08:16 AM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 216 Spyglass Road in Dothan. This address was across the street from Chapelwood.
Within 2 minutes Dothan Fire Engine Companies were on the scene. On arrival reports were no smokeor flames visible, a single stroy residential structure, investigating. All incoming fire engine companies were instructed to go to Level 1 staging.
In a minute of two it was reported no fire, steam from roof of many residents in the area. All Dothan Fire Engine companies were instructed to return to service.
Dothan Police and Pilcher ambulance also responded.
DOTHAN: 07:59 AM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire to a structure fire at 113 Arcaida Drive in Chapelwood. Reports to Dothan 911 smoke visible from the roof. Person reporting advised Dothan 911 no flames visible and the residence was unoccupied.
On arrival of Dothan Fire reported a light haze from the roof and investigating, all incoming fire engines go to Level 1 staging.
It was determined steam from the roof and no structure fire.
Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance also responded.
WEATHER STATENT FROM DALE COUNTY SHERIFF MASON BYNUM
At 458 PM EDT/358 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Abbeville, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include… Abbeville, Fort Gaines, Newville, Haleburg, Shorterville, Bells Crossroads, Walter F. George Lock And Dam, Walter F George Lake, Tumbleton, Edwin, Standleys Store, Hayes, Watson Crossroads, Scottsboro Crossroads, Double Bridges, Ricks Place, Snells Crossroads, Graball, Dancey, and Thomas Mill Creek.
DOTHAN: AMP Media, LLC, Amy Pollard has made a decision to purchase WOOF Radio, AM and FM stations.
For the past 25 years Amy Pollard has been an on air talent in the wiregrass. The area audience has woken up to Amy Pollard on the air. Pollard is currently with Kensington Digital Media in Dothan. She serves as host on 105.3 WECB and program director.
The Dowling/Simpson family sold WOOF Radio about 5 years ago to Michael Holderfield. The torch is now being passed to Amy Pollard with AMP Media, LLC. Pollard wants to keep the tradition of Agnes Dowling Simpson and Leigh Simpson who operated owned and WOOF Radio for decades.
In purchasing WOOF, contracts are pending approval of the FCC.
HENRY COUNTY: 10:37 AM Henry County 911 dispatched a single motor vehicle accident, Highway 431, just south of Ravenwood.
The accident was on the south bound lanes of traffic. It appears the single vehicle left the road and overturned. The driver, who is reported to have been wearing his seat belts, died in the accident. The passenger received minor injuries.
Henry County Sheriff Deputies responded, to include Sheriff Captain Elkins, Henry County Emergency Management Director Matt Hatcher,Headland Fire-Rescue, and ALEA – Troopers Sgt. Jason McAllister and Trooper Larry Sapp. Henry County Coroner Derek Wright responded to the scene.
Henry County Coroner Derek Wright has identified the decased at 55 year old Charles Brown of Abbeville.
ALEA – Troopers are in charge of the accident investigation.
MIDLAND CITY: 2:56 PM Ozark-Dale County 911 has dispatched Midland City Police Chief Keith Gray, Midland City Police and multiple Dale County Sheriff Deputies to the Dollar General in Midland City.
Reports are a missing child. The child is missing from 3rd Street in Midland City.
Reports are the mother of the child and baby sitter are looking for the child.
Napier Field Police is also searching.
The child is reported to be 3 or 4 years old. Described as a white female last seen wearing long sleeve white shirt and pink shorts.
If anyone see’s the child call Ozark-Dale County 911 at 334-774-5111 or 911.
WASP ( Wiregrass Aviation Suport Program ) helicopter is being launched. Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum is rolling to Midland City also. ALL HANDS ON DECK !!!!
UPDATED @ 3:13 PM
Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum located the child safe and secure.
Kinsey Police Chief Jim Mock and members of Kinsey Police Department were responding to Midland City to assist with search when the child was found.
