DOTHAN: 7:18 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police, Dothan Fire Engine 1 ( Central ) and Pilcher Ambulance to a firearm assault. The location is 608 South College Street.
On arrival they found a 20 year old black male with three gunshot wounds. One is to the arm, shoulder and chest.
7:30 PM Dothan Fire Paramedics and Pilcher Ambulane is transporting the firearm assault victim to Southeasy Health, emergency, under a trauma alert.
Dothan Police Patrol has requested Criminal Investigation Division and Crime Scene Investigators. A suspect has been identified and BOLO issued.
Dothan Police is in charge of the investigation.
UPDATED @ 7:45 PM
Dothan Police identified suspect, went to where past history showed suspect to be, and has suspect in custody enroute to Dothan Police headquarters. In just 27 minutes from call hitting Dothan 911 until Dothan Police have suspect in custody. And suspect was not on the scene. Dothan Police Patrol and the 911 Center used their data base information and good police work.
TAYLOR: On Tuesday the new Taylor Mayor and City Council met. The first order of business was Former Taylor Police Chief James Brazier appeal of his termination by the Mayor in less than 45 minutes from taking the oath of office.
Former Taylor Police Chief James Brazier appeared before the City Council and said had no comments until his attorney was present. The appeal is continued until the next regular City Council Meeting.
For 8 year Billy Snell served as Mayor of the City of Taylor. A lot of progress was made and improvements during the 8 years of service under Mayor Billy Snell. Deciding not to seek re-election, Ordinance Complaince Officer Robert Lamb was elected Mayor.
It has been rumored for several weeks that Lamb was going to terminate Taylor Police Chief James Brazier. In fact Lamb is reported to have attempted to get then Mayor Billy Snell to terminate Brazier but he refused saying that Brazier was doing a good job. The rumors were also going around that Robert Lamb was going to have former Taylor Police Officer Tim Miller as Police Chief.
On Monday, November 3, at 8:00 AM, with former Taylor Police Officer Tim Miller present to watch, Robert Lamb took the oath of office as Mayor. By 8:45 AM Brazier was termiated and walking from the police department building. Miller remained in City Hall until after 10:35 AM.
On Monday evening the new Mayor and City Council met. There was extensive discussion, out of the public eye, in the actions of the new Mayor, Robert Lamb. The new council was reported to be very upset with the actions of the Mayor, and his being informed that he had overstepped his authority. The new council is very upset that Mayor Robert Lamb’s actions has subjected the City of Taylor to a potential lawsuit. Reports are that Lamb said that he felt he had been given some bad advise.
According to some in the legal field, they say that Lamb has potentially exposed himself in his official capacity as Mayor and his personal capacity as an individual exposed himself to civil liability. And some in the legal field said that exposure could potentially reach to Mayor Robert Lamb’s personal assets based on his actions and comments made prior to taking office. The rumors about Lamb’s intentions floated for about a month before he took office and his personal dislike for former Police Chief James Brazier. Mayor Robert Lamb did not ask the City Council or inform them of his intentions prior to his terminating Brazier and having him leave walking home.
In other business, there was a vacancy on the Taylor City Council. Mayor Lamb and the members of the City Council appointed Brandon Martin to the vacancy. Except for Councilman John Milner IV because he was absent from the meeting.
The City Council re-appointed Teresa Adams as City Clerk. Adams is retiring and made it clear appointment was temporary until she got finished training the new City Clerk. The City Council re-appointed Ann Baxter as Magistrate for the City of Taylor.
There was no mention on re-appointment of court officials such as Municipal Court Judge, prosecutor, defense counsel and City Attorney. Currently Attorney Farrest Taylor is Municipal Judge, which is expected to be re-appointed. Gary Maxwell is prosecutor and Denny Holloway is public defender.
There was no one appointed as Acting Police Chief for the City of Taylor. So apparently no one is in charge of the Police Department since the termination of James Brazier as Police Chief.
The council elected Kenny Thompson as Mayor Pro Tempore. Thompson has served several terms as a City Council Member for Taylor.
DOTHAN: On Tuesday Dothan City Manager Randy Morris made a recomendation to Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba and the Associate Commissioners for Dothan Fire Chief following the December 31, 2025 retirement of Larry Williams. In a unanimous vote, David Hasty was appointed to become Dothan Fire Chief on January 1, 2026.
After two years as a patrolman with Dothan Police Department, David Hasty followed his dad’s footsteps in becoming a fireman. In 1999 David Hasty moved from Dothan Police Department to Dothan Fire Department. David Hasty’s dad, Halcot Hasty, retired as a Captain with Dothan Fire Department several years ago.
Beginning as a firefighter, David Hasty worked his way through the ranks from firefighter, to Sergant, then to Captain.From Captain, Hasty was promoted to Battalion Chief. In 2022 Hasty was promoted to Deputy Chief in charge of Operations and currently serves in that capacity.
Dothan Fire Department rank structure is Fire Chief, which is Larry Williams, three Deputy Fire Chief who are Chris Etheridge, David Hasty and Pete Webb. Dothan Fire Department has two Battalion Chief’s each day which commands all 9 Dothan Fire Stations. At each fire station there is a Captain which is in charge of the station, crew – normally of four to include the Captain, Sergeant, Paramedic/Firefighter and Firefighter. There is estimated 205 employees in the Dothan Fire Department and 9 Dothan Fire Stations. Dothan Fire Department has the best ISO rating, which is a 1, that gives home and business owners better insurance premiums. ISO ratings of 1 really affect commercial buildings in a very positive way.
David Hasty is married to Mitzi McClendon Hasty. They have one son, Dylan and one daughter, the late Morgan Hasty. They attend Memphis Baptist Church where David Hasty has served several tenures as a Deacon and former Chairman of the Deacons. When the church doors are open, normally the Hasty family is there with Mitzi in the choir and David on the left side of the worship center. Mitzi has a beautiful voice and often times sings praise specials. But no one has never been able to get David to sing a special, which is probably a positive thing!!!!
David served 26 years in the Air National Guard retiring in 2015 as Chief Master Sergeant.
David and Mitzi Hasty are the real thing. They are fine Christian examples and walk the walk in life. They have faced one of the toughest battles parents could face and their faith never waivered at all. The Hasty family’s life and testimony has served as monomental examples of steadfast faith to all who know them.
It was 19 years ago, on November 7, that Larry Williams was appointed as Dothan Fire Chief. Each year when the National Peanut Festival comes to town it is a reminder of when Williams was appointed Dothan Fire Chief. Now, while the National Peanut Festival is in town, on November 4, David Hasty was appointed as Dothan Fire Chief. Just an interesting thing, 19 years apart during the National Peanut Festival.
All three Dothan Fire Deputy Chief’s, Chris Etheredge, David Hasty and Pete Webb applied for and were interviewed for Dothan Fire Chief. Dothan City Manager Randy Morris could not have gone wrong with any of the three.
DOTHAN: In today’s Dothan Commission Meeting there was a lot of activity and discussion. Some important information you might want to watch.
D4 Dothan Commissioner Dave Stock pointed out the commission is making board appointments. Some board appointments might change. That is not because there is anything with who the people are or that they have done anything wrong. But some commissioners have questioned why people are serving 18 years on the board and new people are not given the opportunity to serve. This has met some opposition and some attacks on D4 Commissioner Dave Stock. But the Commissioner made it clear it is not about who the current board members are but being open to allowing others to serve.
Quick summary, at the recomendation of Dothan City Manager Randy Morris, Mayor Saliba and the Associate Dothan Commissioners voted David Hasty as the new Dothan Fire Chief. This appointment will take place on January 1, 2026 on the retirement of Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams. Another item is new software for the Dothan Business License procedure and permit procedure which can be done online now.
The meeting was about 1 hour and 40 minutes. A lot of discussion on the Hwy. 84 East overlay map. In 2019, hidden in the details of the overlay map, was 54 acres for an apartment complex on Beverlye Road and Rowland Road. The project was presented under former Dothan Commissioner of District 3 Albert Kirkland. It was voted on shortly after the change of District 3 Commission. The apartment complex feature was hidden in the details. D3 Commissioner Bradley Bedwell voiced thanks to the some 200 plus people who signed a petition for this issue to be changed and not allow the apartment complex. You will hear in the discussion where Planning and Zoning Director Todd McDonald apparently overstepped his position in attempting to make the commission go against the will of the people.
After a long discussion period, voting in favor of the people’s wishes were D1 Commissioner Daniels, D2 Commissioner Kirksey, D3 Commissioner Bedwell and D4 Commissioner Dave Stock. Voting against the people who signed the petition, D5 Commissioner Pearce and D6 Commissioner Crutchfield. Did not hear the vote of Mayor Saliba, The issue died but will re-surface in 30 or 90 days. Not listened to all of the meeting.
DOTHAN: 11:22 AM Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident with injuries at 16930 U.S. Hwy. 84 West. A two vehicle accident with reports of a male subject slightly disoriented.
Houston County Sheriff Deputy Quinton Vann and Captain James Ivey are on the scene. ALEA – Troopers have been dispatched.
Anyone with scene pictures TEXT RICKEY 334-790-1729.
DOTHAN: Last evening there was a accident of a vehicle verses a pedestrian. RSN has confirmed a fatality. At this time do not have the name of the deceased.
