The DOTHAN LIVESTOCK market report details the current prices for various cattle classes, mentions the upcoming sale of Angus heifers on September 8, and shares condolences for the loss of Col. Max Kelley and Randall Baxley.
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Attend the sale of 6 outstanding Angus heifers
Visit the new restaurant for breakfast and lunch
Contact Kenny Woodham for parts of Georgia and South Alabama ((334) 405-9425)
Receipts this Week 487
Receipts last week 620
FEEDER CLASSES
STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2 )
150-300 Lbs. up to 595.00
300-400 Lbs. up to 545.00
400-500 Lbs. up to 460.00
500-600 Lbs. up to 405.00
600-700 Lbs. up to 363.00
700-800 Lbs. up to 350.00
HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)
150-300 Lbs. up to 580.00
300-400 Lbs. up to 485.00
400-500 Lbs. up to 428.00
500-600 Lbs. up to 370.00
600-700 Lbs. up to 338.00
700-800 Lbs. up to 325.00
SLAUGHTER CLASSES
COWS
High Dressing up to 188.00
Breakers up to 180.00
Lean up to 177.00
Bulls up to 194.00
Replacement Classes
Bred Cows 3,000.00
Cow Calf Pairs 3500.00
Slaughter cows 2 to 3 higher with bulls steady.
. Replacement bred cows steady to strong and a few pairs to 3500.00 . Calves and feeder cattle on FIRE selling 2 to 15 higher higher !! We are in an outstanding market !! Fed Cattle in the West 245 to 248 with Iowa auctions to 257!!
*** NEXT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 08 WE WILL SELL 6 OUTSTANDING ANGUS HEIFERS ALL FROM THE LADY THAT WE HAVE SOLD ANGUS BULLS FOR SEVERAL YEARS !! HEIFERS WILL SELL @ APPROX. 2:00 P. M.
Well Folks, Thanks to each and every one of you, our friends and customers both buyers and sellers, we are starting our 32 nd year!!! We thank each and every one of you for making this possible. We look forward to serving you another year !!!
FOLKS, I AM VERY PROUD TO ANNOUNCE KENNY WOODHAM IS NOW OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVE FOR PARTS OF GEORGIA AND SOUTH ALABAMA. A LOT OF YOU ALREADY KNOW KENNY, AND WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE HIM ON OUR TEAM!!! CELL PHONE FOR KENNY IS 334-405-9425.
WEEKEND – LABOR DAY: This weekend I went to Foley – Orange Beach – Gulf Shores and Pensacola.
On Saturday went out on the boat and to Flora – Bama with friends.
On part of the trip the water was rough. Then Josh changed paths and the water was better.
As someone who is normally on Lake Eufaula, this is a welcome change and view. Met some great friends and new experiences.
Had two weekends on a Yamaha Jet boat. Those are neat and nice.
Dylon was in Destin – Ft. Walton area. A great crowd. Rough water and rain all day Friday and Saturday. Went to the islands and a lot of people anchored out.
There was a concert at Crab Island and I have a lot of good comments.
RSN did keep up with activities crime wise. Some assaults, fist fights. Did not notice any shootings or edged weapon assaults. Have some video of shots fired in the Webb area. Need to find out the circumstances for the residents.
Some wrecks with injuries. One dispatched as critical. Unknown the extent of injuries,. But all in all do thinks a relative calm weekend for law enforcement.
Law Enforcement officers were out in force. They kept a heavy hand keeping all in order.
Great job and hope all has an enjoyable holiday weekend.
Invocation: Dr. W. Charles Lewis – Dothan Community Church
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Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Crutchfield
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Roll Call: Saliba__Dorsey__Kirkland__Bedwell__Ferguson__Pierce__ Crutchfield__
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Approval of Previous Minutes:
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Communications from Mayor and City Commissioners:
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Communications from City Manager:
Employee of the Month – TBA
Communications from City Clerk:
Application for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License, on premises, for Fatbacks located at 3850 West Main Street, Suite 801
Application for a Lounge Retail Liquor – Class II (Package) License, off premises, for Star Package located at 1023 South Oates Street
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Ord. No.________Amending Chapter 18, Businesses of the City of Dothan Code of Ordinances to establish business license classifications for consumable vapor products.
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Ord. No._________Amending Chapter 94, Taxation of the City of Dothan Code of Ordinances to levy a local excise tax on the sale of consumable vapor products.
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Res. No._________Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget.
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Res. No._________Entering into an agreement with the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce to attract and promote new industry.
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Res. No._________Granting cash appropriations to various agencies for Fiscal Year 2026.
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Res. No._________Agreeing to provide funding for operating expenses to various agencies for Fiscal Year 2026.
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Res. No._________Appropriating funds to the Dothan City Schools for Fiscal Year 2026.
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Res. No._________Amending various accounts in the 2025 Fiscal Year Budget.
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Res. No._________Renewing the contract with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to provide and administer a Health Care Plan for City employees and retirees for a one (1) year period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 and accepting proposed administrative fees.
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Res. No._________Accepting the proposal from McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. for Specific Stop Loss Reinsurance for the City of Dothan’s Health Insurance Plan, as quoted by Companion Life Insurance Company.
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Res. No._________Entering into an agreement with Unum Insurance Company to provide vision insurance coverage for City of Dothan employees, retirees, and dependents at no cost to the City.
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Res. No._________Renewing the agreement with the Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) to administer and operate the Nutrition/Transportation Program of Title III of the Older Americans Act.
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Res. No._________Renewing the contract with SARCOA to receive funding from the Houston County Tobacco Tax Fund for senior citizen programs.
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Res. No._________Accepting a grant award from the Wiregrass Foundation in the amount of $5,000.00 to help fund the 2025 Health and Wellness Workshop, and appropriating funds for said grant.
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Res. No._________Authorizing the City of Dothan to join the State of Alabama and other local governments as participants in various secondary opioid manufacturer settlements.
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Res. No._________Entering into a contract with Mathew Krista, MD to provide medical direction services on an as-needed basis to the Dothan Fire Department at an annual amount of $12,000.00 for a three (3) year period.
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Res. No._________Completing the contract with Lewis Construction, LLC for the Eastgate Boardwalk Renovations Project for a total amount of $168,923.52, which amount includes a deduct of $73,948.48 resulting from construction modifications.
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Res. No._________Entering into an agreement with the State of Alabama relating to a project for resurfacing on Murphy Mill Road from Brannon Stand Road to Montgomery Highway in the estimated amount of $1,225,707.08 (maximum federal funds $980,565.66, estimated City funds $245,141.42), and appropriating funds for said agreement.
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Res. No._________Entering into an agreement with the State of Alabama relating to a project for resurfacing of North Cherokee Avenue from West Main Street to Montgomery Highway in the estimated amount of $581,074.40 (maximum federal funds $464,859.52; estimated City funds $116,214.88), and appropriating funds for said agreement.
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Res. No._________Initiating a project with the Alabama Department of Transportation to resurface a portion of Webb Road and agreeing to take into consideration the provisions of any agreement which will be executed covering the construction of this project.
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Res. No._________Entering into a temporary right of entry agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for a fee of $2,700.00 to perform survey activities within the railroad right-of-way at North Range Street.
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Res. No._________Amending Res. No. 2025-67, an agreement with Mythics, LLC for services associated with implementing the final module of the Business and Occupational Licensing component of the Oracle Permitting and Licensing Solution, to extend the timeline to December 31, 2025 at no additional cost.
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Res. No._________Declaring certain personal property as obsolete and no longer needed for public or municipal purposes and authorizing the disposal of said property by whatever means is determined to be in the best interest of the City.
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Res. No._________Awarding bids and approving other purchases over $30,000.00 by the City, and appropriating funds for said bids.
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Res. No._________Approving advance travel requests for City employees.
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Acceptance of a sidewalk easement located at 578 Webb Road.
HENRY COUNTY – LAKE EUFAULA: 12:42 PM. Henry County Central 911 dispatched a structure fire at 655 Calhoun Drive. This is at Henry County/Barbour County line.
Heavy smoke was visible from White Oak Campground.
Screamer Volunteer Fire was dispatched, Henry County Sheriff Department, Abbeville Police and Abbeville Fire Department- Rescue.
Alabama Forrestry has been dispatched because fire into woodline. Additional structures are in danger.
GENEVA COUNTY: This evening multiple agencies and law enforcement agencies have been in Hartford. They were joined by WASP ( Wiregrass Aviation Support Prograpm ) helicopter.
As of this writing not sure all agencies involved. Geneva County Sheriff Department, Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum and members of Dale County Sheriff Department, Hartford Police Department, Houston County Sheriff Department Special Response Team.
A suspect, UNCONFIRMED, wanted on rape charges.
As of this writing not sure if manhunt is still underway or if they have apprehended the suspect. As more information is avaiable we will update.
UPDATED @ 08:06 AM
Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms confirmed the arrest of Jason Joseph McDonnell. The arrest was about 1 AM this morning.
Geneva County Sheriff Deputies responded to a residence last evening where McDonnell was reported to be going to collect his belongings. McDonnell has a history of violence and the departments have dealt with him on other occassions. These location was around Geneva County Road 41 which was in Geneva Police jurisdiction. The Sheriff Deparment assisted Geneva Police Department.
On arrival of law enforcement McConnel fled on foot. Investigation determined the four wheeler and camper of McConnell were stolen. A multi department response and search resulted in McConnell’s arrest and he is now in the Geneva County Jail.
COTTONWOOD: Today I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with grandson Brantley. We went to his golf lessons with Ryan Benton at 4:30 PM.
Following the golf lessons we went to the Cottonwood Verses Ashford football game in Cottonwood. A great crowd was on hand.
It was an exciting crowd. And following a time of disention in the recent elections, tonight was a grrat breath of fresh air in Cottonwood. Everyone from all walks of life seemed to be relaxed and have an enjoyable time at the Cottonwood verses Ashford foot ball game.
Houston County Sheriff Deputies and Cottonwood Police were on hand as usual. It was grerat observing the two School Resource Deputy Sheriff’s and the interaction with students. They have built a great reputation with the students. I know grandson Brantley always speaks highly of them.
Cottonwood Rescue was onhand in the event any player was hurt. Great they were not needed but were on standby.
A great time. Final score, Ashford 23 – Cottonwood 14.
HENRY COUNTY – LAKE EUFAULA: 12:42 PM. Henry County Central 911 dispatched a structure fire at 655 Calhoun Drive. This is at Henry County/Barbour County line.
