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8:28 PM  Shots Fired – Pansey

8:28 PM Shots Fired – Pansey

PANSEY:      8:28 PM    Houston County Sheriff 911 has dispatched a shots fired in the 1200 block of Dock Lamb Road in Pansey.

Five Houston County Sheriff Deputies were running lights and siren, east bound on Highway 84 from Beverlye Road at Dothan.

As more information is available we will update.

UPDATED @ 9:37 PM    6:52 PM     ELECTION 2025 –

UPDATED @ 9:37 PM 6:52 PM ELECTION 2025 –

WIREGRASS:      6:53 PM       RSN has some people staged to call in the election results. Rickey Stokes will be live on Rickey Stokes FACEBOOK driving and attempting to get results.

If anyone has any TEXT RICKEY 334-790-1729.

Polls close at 7:00 PM. Tune in on FACEBOOK and we will update as we can.

UPDATED @ 19:05   

Ozark states results will be in about an hour.

UPDATED @ 7:08 PM   

HEADLAND

MAYOR    Balkcom   93;     Singleton    750

COUNCIL D-2       Wilcox 232;    Wofford   91

COUNCIL  D-4       Galloway  37;   McCraney    149

UPDATED @ 7:13 PM   

MAYOR        Carothers    92      Lamb      128       Singleton    5

UPDATED @ 7:26 PM     ASHFORD

MAYOR    Barfield   127       Rosenkoetter   306

COUNCIL D-1       Gibson   239     Crittenden     137

COUNCIL     D-2       Waller     303      Whitehead    128

COUNCIL D-3            Johnson      306      Teague??    111

COUNCIL D-4 UNOPPOSED

COUNCIL D-5    Smith    293    Brown 119

OZARK @ 7:47 PM   

MAYOR    Blankenship    862     Ward      2020

ONLY 1 Incumbent returns, Winston Jackson. All others defeated.

COWARTS @ 8:35 PM  

MAYOR      Odom 318      Roland    120

COUNCIL D-1    Hughes    109      Jenkins 66

COUNCIL   D-2    Atterberry  113     Townsell   18

COUNCIL D-3       Baxley      122         Tate      249

COUNCIL D-4     Bowens     195      Townsell    83   Watson    147    RUN OFF With Bowers & Watson

COUNCIL D-5      Braswell   147      Watson    278

UPDATED @ 8:09 PM   

COTTONWOOD

MAYOR         Granger 183      Welch 98

COUNCIL D-1    Capehart    38      Lewis    12

COUNCIL  D-3       Johnson    36      Pearson  20

COUNCIL D-4        Geddings    31    Whitehead    45

COLUMBIA @ 8:16 PM    

COUNCIL D-1     Roy Lee Lee

COUNCIL   D-3     Teresa Richardson

EUFAULA @ 8:46 PM    

MAYOR       Chris Beam with 1227,  Incumbent Jack Tibbs with 1303.  in a run off. RUN OFF.

COUNCIL  D-2        Hill 305      Wright     287

COUNCIL D-4          Bailey     367     Ward    306

DALEVILLE @ 8:37 PM    

MAYOR     Stayon re-elected

MIDLAND CITY @ 8:38 PM     

MAYOR           Former Mayor JoAnn Grimsley won re-election

SLOCOMB @ 8:38 PM   

MAYOR        Rob Hinson, Incumbent  297     Tony Helms ( not Sheriff Helms ) 120

COUNCIL     Henly Hicks    291     Ryan Smith     124

NEWTON @ 8:42 PM   

Mayor        Pruett   123    Sidebottom  94    Daniels 60     Irby    35   RUNOFF

MALVERN @ 9:01 PM    

MAYOR        Samantha Barron won

ENTERPRISE @ 9:38 PM   

Incumbent Enterprise Mayor William ” Bill ” Cooper is in a run off with Baker.

5:25 PM    Motor Vehicle Accident With Injuries On Cottonwood Road

5:25 PM Motor Vehicle Accident With Injuries On Cottonwood Road

DOTHAN:       4:32 PM     Dothan 911 dispatched a 5 ( five ) accident on Cottonwood Road and Forrester Road. The accident with injuries.

Multiple Dothan Fire Engines, Pilcher Ambulances and Dothan Police responded. One patient was transported trauma alert to a Dothan hospital.

Reports are there are no life threatening injuries.

 

 

UPDATED @ 9:37 PM    6:52 PM     ELECTION 2025 –

UPDATED @ 5:16 PM 3:36 PM Ozark Voting In Turmoil

OZARK:       3:36 PM       Registered voters in Ozark, lifelong registred voters, who reside in the corporate city limits of Ozark have appeared at the polling place to vote.

Then they were told the books do not show they reside in the city limits of Ozark Alabama and have been required to vote a provosional ballot. UNCONFIRMED reports, as of 3:36 PM at least 400 provisional ballots cast so far.

Law Enforcement have been required to carry additional provisional ballots to the polling place several times today. If I could share some of the people who have been required to vote provisional because the records do not show them living in the city limits of Ozark, you wwould be like me… DO WAHT??????

UNCONFIRMED reports the City of Ozark used their “internal” programmer to program the voting machines rather than contracting the machines out. And CHAOS in the voting in Ozark.

The Mayor in Ozark is like the City Manager is in Dothan. The Mayor runs the day to day operations of the city. The incumbent Mayor, Mark Blankenship is opposed by the Director of the Ozark Department of Public Safety, Charles Ward. And the UNCONFIRMED reports are the City of Ozark employee programmed the voting machines.

So here we go …

UPDATED @ 5:16 PM    

We have had additional updates who report only 16 or 17 provisional votes, UNCONFIRMED. And sources told me there were 400 provisional ballots UNCONFIRMED.

We have been told other municipalities has had to provide supplies today, not only to Ozark but other municipalities across Dale County.

Sources states that people who thought they reside in the city limits are being told they do not reside in the city limits. One person was denied to vote in Midland City and were told they live in Napier Field city limits. But the resident states they DO NOT live in Napier Field but in Midland City and the Midland City Town Clerk confirmed they live in the city limits but they have been denied to vote. They were told they could vote provisional ballot.

A MESS!!!!

UPDATED @ 9:37 PM    6:52 PM     ELECTION 2025 –

07:22 AM. Wiregrass Municipal Elections TODAY

WIREGRASS:     The election polls have been open about 15 minutes now. In most all municipalities, except Dothan, the polls are open to elects Mayors and Council Members.

The recent election in Dothan, one incumbent lost by 4 votes. One new member won by 13 votes. Which means, every vote counts.

While we live in days when most have zero trust for those elected and appointed in leadership, you must vote in order to change it. So, exercise your right and go vote.

Some RSN suggestions:

Cottonwood Mayor:    Van Granger

Ashford Mayor:          Blake Rosenkoetter

Gordon Mayor:           Charles Dismukes

Cowarts Mayor:          Randy Rowland

Cowarts Council:        Glenn S. Bowens

Taylor Mayor:             Merritt Carothers

Headland Mayor:        Jody Singleton

Midland City Mayor:      Cindy Gary

Ozark Mayor:                Charles Ward

Enterprise Mayor:         William “ Bill” Cooper

Slocomb Mayor:           Rob Hinson

Just a few suggestions. Please exercise your vote today. Polls close at 7 PM

On Tuesday – JODY SINGLETON As Headland Mayor

On Tuesday – JODY SINGLETON As Headland Mayor

HEADLAND:      After 16 years on the Headland City Council , when Ray Marler resigned and took over as Henry County Commission Chairman/Probate Judge, Councilman Jody Singleton was appointed Mayor of Headland.

For the past 8 months or so Jody Singleton has taken over the ropes of Mayor and managed the City of Headland well. He and the members of the Headland City Council work well together. And that relationship is what brongs your town together to grow in the future. Growth with the small town atmosphere.

As Councilman for the past 16 years and now as Mayor Jody Singleton is approachable. He is genuinely interested in people and their needs. Also in his professional life as a CPA ( Certified Public Accountant ) he kows what details to look at to maintain the City of Headland on a positive economic track.

As Mayor, managing the day to day staff, to be successful one must have county, state and national contacts. And Jody Singleton has developed those contacts over his life, most especially over the past 16 years serving on the Headland City Council.

Recently I observed one of the meetings Mayor Jody Singleton was in charge of. He was kind to each councilman, listening to them. He was kind to the public and interacted in the meetings. He kept order and the meeting flowed well. No drama, just calm and professional business.

So on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, RSN urges te registered voters of Headland Alabama to elect Jody Singleton as your Mayor.

FROM WWW.JODYSINGLETON.NET

As mayor, my priorities are clear:

– Maintain the growth and quality of life that make Headland such a special place

– Improve transparency and communication between city leadership and our community

– Serve with honesty, integrity, and a true commitment to the people of Headland

This is my hometown, and I care deeply about our future. I’m asking for your vote on August 26, and I look forward to continuing the conversation with you in the weeks ahead.

Thank you for your support. Let’s keep Headland moving forward together.

Putting Headland First with a Promise of Excellence

  • Community Engagement
    Actively listening to residents and incorporating your voices into every decision we make.
  • Public Safety
    Investing in our First Responders to enhance protection and emergency services for all.
  • Economic Development
    Attracting new businesses, supporting local entrepreneurs, and creating jobs to strengthen our economy.
  • Infrastructure Improvement
    Upgrading roads, clean water systems, and a current $2.5 million investment in sewer and wastewater capacity to prepare for future growth.
  • Youth Programs
    Expanding recreational programs and facilities to give our youth safe, engaging, and empowering opportunities.
  • Quality of Life
    Fostering a vibrant, healthy, and connected community through a variety of cultural experiences and family focused events.
  • Transparency and Accountabilit
    Committed to open communication, fiscal responsibility, and building trust through every action we take.