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11:32 AM     Search and Rescue For Missing Boater In Daphne

11:32 AM Search and Rescue For Missing Boater In Daphne

DAPHNE:    A search and rescue team from South Alabama joins the effort to find a fisherman missing in West Alabama.
Day four of the search for Larry James started at 9 a.m. this morning.
An ALEA Marine trooper was joined by a Hale County Sheriff’s deputy, a family member and a group from South Alabama.
Four people and a dog with the Daphne search and rescue teamarrived shortly after two boats pulled off from the Lock 8 Boat Launch in Akron.
James. a 47 year-old man from Helena, hasn’t been seen since Monday morning.
The crew of barge noticed James’ boat in the water unmanned with the motor running.
They alerted authorities and the search has been ongoing since then.
ARTICLE FROM Kelvin Reynolds, WBRC
11:44 AM   Make The Call For Peace Of Mind and Safety

11:44 AM Make The Call For Peace Of Mind and Safety

DALE COUNTY:       A Proven Lifesaving Program 🚨
If you have a loved one who has a tendency to wander, this program can give you some peace of mind.
Whether it’s a child with special needs, an elderly family member, or anyone who may become disoriented or lost, this tool has helped bring people home safely time and time again. Multiple deputies and support staff are trained in ground and aerial search operations.
MAKE THE CALL TO DALE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
A huge thank-you to the Dale County Sheriff’s Office for sharing about Project Lifesaver. It’s an incredible program that brings peace of mind to families and protection to some of our most vulnerable neighbors.
Call the Sheriffs Office for more information and ways to donate to this safety program.
5:45 PM.  Dothan Fire Recruits

5:45 PM. Dothan Fire Recruits


Congratulations to Recruit Class 2025-02!

Tonight, we celebrate your hard work, your grit, and your unwavering dedication. From the late nights spent studying, to the early-morning PT sessions, to the countless sacrifices made, not only by you, but by your families, you’ve proven what commitment and calling truly look like.

You’ve chosen a path of service, courage, and excellence. And tonight, we honor every step that brought you here.

The graduation was this past Friday evening. This was Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams last recruit class as he prepares for retirement on December 31.

UPDATED @ 5:27 PM    4:53 PM  Napier Field Police Officer Calls For Assistance

UPDATED @ 5:27 PM 4:53 PM Napier Field Police Officer Calls For Assistance

NAPIER FIELD:      4:54 PM    Napier Field Police Officer Sanders called for help. Law Enforcement units from Midland City and Dale County Sheriff Department rolled to the scene.

Finally Ozark – Dale County 911 was able to contact the Napier Field Police Officer by radio who advised he had one subject in handcuffs. Reports are Napier Field Police Officer Sanders nose is bleeding..

Mutiple law enforcement units are on the scene. At 4:56 PM one unit on the scene advised could slow everyone down that was responding.

Unknown what the situation was that caused the issue or exactly where the Napier Field Police Officer was located. But there are no major injuries known to RSN at this time.

Will follow up with more information when known,

UPDATED @ 5:06 PM   

The incident occurred on Single Street in the city limits of Napier Field.

UPDATED @ 5:17 PM   

Once Napier Field Police Chief Duncan and other law enforcement arrived Napier Field Police Officer Sanders left the scene on his patrol vehicle, driving himself to Dale Medical Center tobe treated.

UPDATED @ 5:27 PM   

At 5:23 Pm Napier Field Police Chief Duncan left transporting the subject arrested to Dale County Jail. Chief Duncan reported the subject had been cleared by EMS.

At 5:27 PM Napier Field Police Officer Sanders had arrived at Dale Medical Center.