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4:49 PM   Three Car Accident – Burbank and John D. Odom

4:49 PM Three Car Accident – Burbank and John D. Odom

DOTHAN:       4:46 PM   Dothan 911 dispatched a critical motor vehicle accident at Burbank and John D. Odom Road in Dothan.

Dothan Fire Engine 3 ( Whatley Drive ), Truck 3 ( Whatley Drive ), Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police responded.

On arrival of Dothan Fire Engine Company 3 they reported a three ( 3 ) vehicle accident. After brief investigation Truck 3 was cancelled, no entrappment.

Emergency Units are on the scene.

7:03 AM   Dothan School Board Meeting Where Superintendent Contract APPROVED – THIS AUDIO WORKS

7:03 AM Dothan School Board Meeting Where Superintendent Contract APPROVED – THIS AUDIO WORKS

 

DOTHAN:     Dothan School Board Member Brenda Guilford, not the Board Chairman, called a meeting for Monday to approve the contract negotiated by an attorney not legally hired for the new Superintendent.

This is the audio where Brett Strickland, Melanie Hill, Franklin Jones and Brenda Guilford approved this 5 year contract for almost          $ 300.000.00 per year

Brett Strickland did not seek re-election and sends his children to private school. But it is interesting to note he played a active role in dialogue with the illegally hired attorney to negotiate the contract. The new school board, four new members, take office October 6, 2025.

But Strickland – not returning to the board: Melanie Hill – not returning to the board: Franklin Jones and Brenda Guilford have been determined for a contract that goes until year 2030, which is after the next election.

This has never been about the person hired. About the process and how these 4 board members, who have no children in the Dothan City Schools, have been determined to force a Superintendent on the new school board. And Brett Strickland thinks so much of the Dothan School system that he sends his children to private school.

2:53 PM  Dothan Commission Certifies Election

2:53 PM Dothan Commission Certifies Election

DOTHAN:       Today the Dothan City Commission and Mayor met in a regular scheduled meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to certify the election.

Some provisional ballots increased numbers and that increased some candidates totals. But that did not change the winners that have already been published or the run off’s already published.

2:45 PM     Cowarts Town Council Meeting – Monday

2:45 PM Cowarts Town Council Meeting – Monday

COWARTS:     On Monday, August 11, 2025, the Cowarts City Council meeting was held.

On August 26, 2025 Incumbent Mayor Randy Rowland and Current Councilman Greg Odom are seeking election against each other. The election is heated between Rowland and Odom.

A – Advantage Bonding Bail Enforcement Officer Devonte Thompson went and video covered the meeting for me. RSN covered 5:30 PM – Dothan School Board, 5:30 PM Graceville City Council: 6:00 PM Cowarts Town Council: 6:00 PM Midland City Meet The Candidate’s Forum. These have taken some time to get video and audio loaded. But hey, with help of Dale, Jordan and Devonte along with Chelsea today, RSN was there.

Not listended to the meeting. RSN does know it was heated somewhat and after about 2 minutes Cowarts Mayor Randy Rowlandgaveled the meeting ADJOURNED.