DOTHAN: Today, October 25, 2025, beginning at 3:00 PM, the National Peanut Festival Parade will make it’s way through downtown Dothan.
The 81st National Peanut Festival Parade will follow it’s routine route down Main Street traveling from the east to the west.
Parades, queens, elected public servants, bands will make it’s way through Dothan for the public’s enjoyment.
RSN is going to attemp to LIVESTREAM on FACEBOOK and/or YOUTUBE.
HEADLAND: 5:20 PM. Law Enforcement was on Highway 431 North of Headland. There was a southbound vehicle reported to have been traveling about 100 miles per hour.
The vehicle refused to stop and was wrapped up with law enforcement when the vehicle entered Headland.
The vehicle was driven by a female. Reports are she stated that she was trying to get to the hospital because she had a miscarriage.
Headland Fire – Rescue responded to the scene. Reports are the female was transported to the hospital.
Reports are some of the officers were discussing carrying her to jail or writing tickets. She did not go to the jail but to the hospital.
If the officer gave a ticket, and true she had a miscarriage and was scared, perhaps the officer needs to try being pregnant!!!
To the citizens of Geneva County,
I would like to take this opportunity to announce that I will NOT be seeking a fourth term as your Sheriff. I recently added another year to my birthdays and realize that at 66 years of age I am still young enough to enjoy a few years of retirement. I have served the citizens of Geneva County in law enforcement since1981. I have been with Geneva County Sheriff’s Office since 1986. During my career I have sacrificed time from my family because of my service. I missed ball games, birthday parties, school events and family gatherings. It’s now time to try and make that up to my family.
It has been my honor serving the people of Geneva County and surrounding area. Over the last few weeks as I have discussed the idea of retirement, I have had an overwhelming response to stay in and I thank you, but it is time for God to lead me on a different path.
I will still be with you until a new Sheriff takes office in January of 2027 and will still serve as I always have. Over the next few months, you will have time to pray and plan of who you want in that position. I know you will choose the most qualified candidate that will protect and serve God, and all the citizens of the county.
Thank you and God Bless all of you,
Tony Helms
DOTHAN: October 28 and 30th, Dothan Landmark Park, NIGHTS OF LEGENDS AND LORE. Time is at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are pre-sale only at landmarkparkdothan.com
LOVETOWN: This Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Dothan Motor Speedway several events.
Kids Costume Contest, Crown Vic Powder Puff Race, Last Man Standing.
Gates open at 5:00 PM and Races Begin at 6:00 PM
Dothan Motor Speedway is located on Bud Moore Road at Lovetown.
Press Release
From the Office of the Geneva County Coroner
Date: October 23, 2025
Subject: Drowning Accident in Geneva County
At approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Geneva County E-911 received a call reporting an accident involving a zero-turn lawn mower and a possible drowning on Rosewood Road near Samson.
Upon arrival, law enforcement and emergency medical personnel discovered Mr. Doyce Windham, age 78, in a pond located on his property. Mr. Windham was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Windham was mowing the grass along the bank of the pond when the lawn mower slid into the water, causing him to be ejected.
The Geneva County Coroner’s Office extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Windham during this difficult time. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Samson Volunteer Fire Department, Samson Rescue, Samson PD, and the Geneva County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance and continued service to our community.
Donny Eric Adkinson
Geneva County Coroner