DALE – HENRY – MIDLAND CITY: 4:07 PM. Ozark – Dale County 911 dispatched Midland City Police, Dale County Sheriff Department and ECHO EMS to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle, 15073 S. Highway 231 in Midland City.
Reports to 911 a vehicle struck a juvenile. Unknown- the extent of injuries of the juvenile.
When Law Enforcement arrived the suspect vehicle had left the scene. A BOLO ( Be On Look Out ) was issued and passed to other agencies.
Henry County Sheriff Deputies spotted the suspect vehicle and made a traffic stop on Highway 431.
Midland City Police was notified and a investigation took place.
According to the Governor’s Newsroom, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has not closed all government offices statewide, but has ordered state offices and buildings closed in nine specific southern and coastal counties starting Friday at noon ahead of an approaching hurricane. [1]
Affected Counties
Baldwin County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon. Mandatory evacuations are in place for visitors south of the Gulf ICW (including Gulf Shores and Orange Beach).
Coffee County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon.
Covington County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon.
Dale County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon.
Escambia County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon.
Geneva County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon.
Henry County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon.
Houston County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon.
Mobile County: State offices and buildings close Friday at noon. Mandatory evacuations are in place for visitors on Dauphin Island. [1]
Key Details
State of Emergency: Declared for 40 counties across Alabama.
Risks: Strong winds, heavy rain, and possible spinoff tornadoes
HOUSTON COUNTY: Thursday, October 8, 2026, after getting Houston County almost & 14 MILLION DOLLARS upside down, during county work week, Chairman Brandon Shoupe at his business, Tri-State Graphics, while drawing a six figure paycheck, retirement and health insurance to be a full time chairman.
And he is trying hard to get the legislative delegation to increase sales tax for his and other commissioners negligent financial management of Houston County.
It has only taken Brandon Shoupe, James Ivey, Ricky Herring, Tracy Adams and Curtis Harvey 4 short years to get Houston County almost $ 14 MILLION DOLLARS upside down.
Due to the anticipated impact of Hurricane Isaias, Southeast Alabama Community Theatre (SEACT) is postponing this weekend’s performances to help ensure the safety of our patrons, performers, volunteers, and staff.
New Performance Date
The performances originally scheduled for:
Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 10 at 2:00 PM
have both been postponed to Sunday, October 11 at 2:00 PM. Alternatively, you may attend tonight’s performance at 7:00 PM. Please note that all remaining seating for Thursday must be reserved at the box office window beginning at 6:00 PM. Sunday’s performance is general admission with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. All ticket holders will be welcome.
If You Cannot Attend
SEACT’s normal policy states that all ticket sales are final and that tickets are nonrefundable. Because this postponement is the result of circumstances beyond our patrons’ control, SEACT will make an exception and consider refund requests for this performance. Refunds will be issued less any applicable processing or ticketing fees.
If you are unable to attend the rescheduled performance and would like to request a refund, please reply to this message or email seact@seact.com with your request.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we make this decision with everyone’s safety in mind. We look forward to welcoming you to the theatre.
Thank you for supporting Southeast Alabama Community Theatre!
Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate someone who gives so much of her time, energy, and heart to the Town of Rehobeth!
Mayor Trotter’s dedication to our community goes far beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of being Mayor. Her vision, leadership, and commitment to making Rehobeth a better place to live, work, and raise a family are helping shape the future of our town.
The time and dedication she puts into our town today will make a difference in Rehobeth for generations to come. ❤️
We are grateful for all that she does, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight!
Please join us in wishing Mayor Kimberly Trotter a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🥳🎈
HENRY COUNTY: 07:36 AM Henry County Sheriff Deputy has been in a vehicle pursuit in Northern Henry County. The chase has ended around Henry County 97 and Fisherman Cove.
The chase took Henry County 97, went through the RV Park across from Screamer Volunteer Fire, then traveling towards Henry County 57. Along the way, at speeds of around 120 miles per hour the subject hit a ditch. The subject was traveling with three tires flat.
The subject, described as a black male, bailed on foot and hit the woodline.
Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship, who he and along with other Henry County Sheriff Deputies and ALEA Trooper Aaron Sanders, is rolling that way. Sheriff Blankenship has requested Ventress Prison K-9 Tracking Team.
The lone Henry County Sheriff Deputy has one subject detained and the driver has fled on foot.
Multiple Henry County Sheriff Deputies and ALEA – Troopers are in the area of Henry County Road 97.
UPDATED @ 09:31 AM
Henry County Sheriff Department along with Ventress Prison K-9 tracked the suspect and has taken him into custody. He is currently having the luxury of riding in a Henry County Sheriff Limo, with matching bracelets enroute to the Eric Blankenship Hilton AKA Henry County Jail. The VACANCY LIGHT is on!!!
Besides multiple traffic violations, felony attempting to elude, the subject had entered a dwelling so he has misdemeanors and felonies against him.
While multiple Henry County Sheriff Deputies and ALEA Trooper rolled to assist the Henry County Sheriff Deputy, he was all alone in the northern part of Henry County in the chase. There were two in the car, and alone the deputy detained one. Asssitance rolled, before 8:00 AM, in an unplanned event, rolling at once.
RSN points out, those who complain when they see off duty law enforcement on their patrol vehicles. This is a reason why. This was unplanned and before 8:00 AM, the chase took place and suspect fled. But, Henry County Sheriff Department, GOT THIER SUSPECT IN CUSTODY!X
