DOTHAN: 12:24 PM There have been rumors that Southeast Health is on diversion or closed this morning.
THESE ARE FALSE RUMORS. Southeast Health is OPEN for your medical needs and emergencies.
Southeast Health and other entities are under drills this week and upcoming weeks for the annual Falrey Nuclear Plant drills. NOTHING IS HAPPENING at Farley Nuclear Plant. But they are required to conduct drills in the event there was something at Farley Nuclear Plant.
While I have been involved in emergency services since 1977, and whenever Farley Nuclear Plant was constructed. there has never been any real event that the public was in danger.
AGAIN, ALL IS WELL AT SOUTHEAST HEALTH. All rumors are false.
The DOTHAN LIVESTOCK market report details cattle prices and market conditions, expressing gratitude to customers and announcing new events and changes, including a new cafe and a new field representative.
Receipts this Week 769
Receipts last week 563
FEEDER CLASSES
STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2 )
150-300 Lbs. up to 740.00
300-400 Lbs. up to 453.00
400-500 Lbs. up to 418.00
500-600 Lbs. up to 395.00
600-700 Lbs. up to 353.00
700-800 Lbs. up to 335.00
HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)
150-300 Lbs. up to 660.00
300-400 Lbs. up to 425.00
400-500 Lbs. up to 365.00
500-600 Lbs. up to 348.00
600-700 Lbs. up to 310.00
700-800 Lbs. up to 285.00
SLAUGHTER CLASSES
COWS
High Dressing up to 174.00
Breakers up to 170.00
Lean up to 160.00
Bulls up to 197.00
Replacement Classes
Bred Cows 2,700.00
Cow Calf pairs 2,850.00
Slaughter cows 4 to 9 higher with bulls steady. Replacement bred cows and pairs steady . Calves and feeder cattle 10 to 20 lower in most cases .. Market still very active and demand strong with ALL buyers here and and needing cattle but at a little lower figure !! It does look like the futures market turning back to the positive side. Hopefully this will be a short lived market correction. Fed Cattle in the West mostly steady @ 236 to 240 with Iowa to 246 !!
Well Folks, Thanks to each and every one of you, our friends and customers both buyers and sellers, we are starting our 32nd year!!! We thank each and every one of you for making this possible. We look forward to serving you another year !!!
Thank you all for your business and friendship !! And remember, we are not here just to sell your cattle, we are here to do what ever it takes to get every penny we can for your cattle.
GENEVA COUNTY: Geneva County raised and lived all of his life in Geneva County, David Hall has announced his intentions to seek the Office of Sheriff in the May 2026 elections.
Incumbent Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms announced Friday his intentions to retire at the end of the current Sheriff term and not seek re-election.
David Hall currently serves as a Captain with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency – State Bureau of Investigation. David Hall is the commander of this area of the state of the agents in SBI who conduct major investigations and assist agencies with major investigations. Hall began his tenure in law enforcement with Supernumary Geneva County Sheriff Greg Ward working in the Geneva County Sheriff Department. From there David Hall was hired by the State and during his tenure rose to the rank of Captain with Alabama Law Enforcement Agency in the State Bureau of Investigation.
David Hall made his FACEBOOK announcement in front of the only place he has ever lived. For 53 years he has lived in the same place in Geneva County. He is a dedicated and professional law enforcement officer with the heart of service. He has many years experience in serving others and has always been approachable to the public. In his announcement, Hall thanked former Sheriff Red Sizemore who gave his life as he was killed in the line of duty. Then Hall thanked Sheriff Sizemore widow who stepped up to the plate and was the only female Sheriff to serve in Geneva County. Hall thanked Doug Whittle who served as Geneva County for many years, and Greg Ward who served as Geneva County Sheriff and is Supernumary Sheriff of Geneva County. And Hall thanked the current Sheriff, Tony Helms for his years of service as a law enforcement officer, Deputy in Geneva County Sheriff Department and his 12 years of service as Geneva County Sheriff.
David Hall, who is expected to retire from ALEA in the future, ask each and everyone for thier vote and support for Geneva County Sheriff.
Qualifying for Sheriff begins in January 2026 with the Primary elections being in May 2026 and Generl Election in November 2026.
HOUSTON COUNTY: On November 26, 2021 co-workers of Hardy Lynn Gray, age 56, went to his house located on Billy Cherry Road in Pansey to check on him. Gray had failed to show for work and co-workers had been unable to contact him. On their arrival they found the 56 year old Hardy Lynn Gray laying facedown on the kitchen floor deceased.
Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza and members of Houston County Sheriff Department responded to the scene. Investigation indicated that Gray was shot 5 – 6 times in his house. His body was found near the back door.
Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigators began a detailed investigation. On November 30, 2021 Houston County Sheriff Criminal Investigators began making arrests. When they were completed a total of five people were arrested for Captal Murder and other offenses. Some were minors, but Ciera Lushawn Goodson, Mykeila Rowser and Elijah Hazell were three of the four adults arrested.
Today, before 20th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Butch Binford the trial for Ciera Lushawn Goodson kicked off. Court appointed to represent Goodson are Attorney’s Derek Yarbrough and Shaun McGhee. If convicted, Goodson could face the death penalty or life without the possibility of parole. According to information Goodson calimed to confess to being the shooter but evidence indicates otherwise. Goodson is reported to have an extremely low IQ.
Under former 20th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Pat Jones Mykeila Rowser entered a plea agreement deal to plead guilty in exchange for a 15 year sentence. On November 20, 2023 Rowser was sentenced to 15 years and given a jail credit of 1 year and 245 days pf which she had spent in the Houston County Jail before entering guilty plea. UNCONFIRMED the only offers under this 20th Judicial Circuit District Attorney, Russ Goodman, has been life or 40 years.
The trial is expected to take most of the week. Houston County Sheriff Department investigated the case and made the arrest(s).
HOUSTON COUNTY: On Sunday afternoon at 5 PM Houston County native and graduate of the school in Houston County, Whitney Ingram Strength announced her bid for Houston County Commission, District 2.
Whitney Ingram Strength comes from a long line of family members that donated their time, energy and money to working volunteer in Houston County. The daughter of Dianne Davis and Eddie Ingram, the granddaughter of the late Frankie and Shirley Ingram, and Dianne’s parents,the late David Caddell and grandmother is Janis Caddell, Whitney Ingram Strength grew up beside a family who have back to their community.
Whitney is a graduate of Auburn University where he returned to her home roots in Cowarts – Ashford area. Whitney Ingram Strength degree was in double major in Political Science and Sociology and a double minor in Crime and Deviance and public administration. She taught at Ashford Avademy, thrid grade, until the untimely closing of Ashford Academy. She then went into her own business becoming successfully self employed for the past 7 plus years.
Whitney Ingram Strength has the passion to work with people from all walks of life to make Houston County a better place to live, work and worship. Whitney pledges her support to fire, EMS and law enforcement across Houston County to make it a better and safer place to live and work. And to work with fire – EMS and Law Enforcement to have the equipment needed to save lives and property.
Many friend and family came out to the Ashford Depot on Sunday between the festive events ongoing Sunday afternoon to support Whitney;s announcement. Some of those included former District 2 Houston County Commissioner Doug Sinquefield and Cottonwood Volunteer Fire Chief Randy and Mrs. Hall.
Whitney Ingram Strength asks for your vote and support in the May 2026 election for District 2, Houston County Commissioner.
