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.
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.
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.
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.
DOTHAN: This morning, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Rickey Stokes was a guest oon a radio show hosted by Kenny Glasgow.
MIDLAND CITY: On Monday there was a Midland City Meet The Candidate’s Forum held at Midland City Elementary School.
The event was organized by Pamela Brooks-Thomas, a Midland City resident. Most all of the candidates were present. A few were unable to attend due to work. The forum began at 6 PM.
Ms. Thomas-Brooks asked Rickey Stokes to be the moderator for the meeting. And Rickey Stokes appreciates the invitation.
Each candidate was given 3 minutes to introduce themselves to those in attendance. At one point there was discussion of taking questions but later decided not to accept questions from the audience.
The vent was well attended. A good field of incumbents and opponents for the registered voters of Midland City to select from on August 26.
MAYOR: Cynthia ” Cindy ” Gary, Incumbent: JoAnn Bennett Grimsley, former Mayor, Opponent.
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1: Kendall Shirah, Incumbent: Kelvin Hall, Opponent: Lonnie Mims, Opponent
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2: No Incumbent: John Boggs; Rosa W. Lingo: Phyllis Minniefield
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3: Elaine Knight, Incumbent: Moly Doster Allen, Opponent
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 4: Delbert Chandler, Incumbent: Cynthia ” Cindy ” Pittman, Opponent
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5: Dennis Matthews, Incumbent: DeLaine ” Hawkins ” Spencer: Hannah Whigham, Opponent.