Ashford’s Future Is on the Ballot This August 26th
My name is Blake Rosenkoetter,
Ashford’s Future Is on the Ballot This August 26th
My name is Blake Rosenkoetter, and I am running for Mayor of Ashford.First and foremost, I am a follower of Christ.My faith guides the way I lead, the way I serve, and the way I make decisions.I am not a politician. I am a servant leader, a businessman, a husband and father of four and a City Council member for the last 5 years.
My wife, Hayden, and I have been married for nearly ten years, and together we are raising our four children here in Ashford.While I may not have grown up here myself, Hayden’s family has deep roots in this community.Through her family’s history and my own service on the City Council, I’ve come to appreciate Ashford’s traditions while also seeing the potential we have to grow stronger together.
On Tuesday, August 26, the people of Ashford will make a decision that will shape our city’s future for years to come.Local elections don’t always grab headlines, but they have the greatest impact on our daily lives from the strength of our businesses, to the opportunities we create for our children, to the quality of life we build together as a community.
As a father, I want my children to grow up in a community where opportunity is strong, where businesses are supported, and where families can thrive.As a husband, I want to do my part to help build a city that reflects the values of faith, family, and hard work.
“Ashford does not need another promise.We need progress.And progress starts with leadership that puts people first.”
This election is not about how big we can grow. It is about how well we can live.We have the chance to raise the standard of life in Ashford with stronger opportunities for our youth, a community where our seniors feel valued and supported, and a city where local businesses are not just present, but thriving.
This is not just another election.It is our chance to move Ashford forward with accountability, fairness, and vision.I am asking for your trust, your support, and your vote on Tuesday, August 26 at the Ashford Train Depot.Together, we can make Ashford not just bigger, but better.
Single-Vehicle Semi-Truck Crash on U.S. Hwy 84 West of Elba Claims One Life
ELBA, Ala. — August 23, 2025 — At approximately 11:15 p.m. (2315 hrs) on Friday, August 22, 2025, first responders were dispatched to a single-vehicle motor-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 84 west of Elba, near the city-limits sign. The vehicle left the roadway and came to rest inverted down an embankment in a creek.
The driver, Mr. Robert Lane Fennell, of Troy, Alabama, was pronounced deceased on the scene.
Multiple agencies responded and provided assistance, including Elba Fire Department, Opp Fire Department, Dothan Fire Department (HazMat Team), Coffee County Emergency Management Agency, New Brockton Fire Department, Enterprise Rescue, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), and other supporting partners.
The crash remains under active investigation by the Elba Police Department, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, Coffee County Sheriffs Office and the Coffee County Coroner’s Office. No further details are being released at this time.
“This is a tragic incident, and we ask the community to keep the family and friends of Mr. Fennell in your prayers as they navigate this unexpected loss,” said Arnold Woodham, Coffee County Coroner.
Dothan School Board Member Brenda Guilford filed a lawsuit on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM in Houston County Circuit Court against Dothan School Board Elect Chairperson Julie Mullins Turner.
Guilford states that she is owner and operator of a daycare center since 1991, namely Brenda’s Preparatory School located at 1792 Headland Avenue in Dothan, Alabama. Guilford also states that she has served on the Dothan School Board for 5 consecutive terms. That Guilford is the longest serving member of the Dothan City Schools and has just been re-elected for the sixth term.
Guilford claims that Julie Mullins-Turner is a retired educator who has previously worked at the Alabama Department of Education and Dothan City Schools. Guilford also claims in the LinkedIn profile that Mullins-Turner was the System Accountability Coordinator for the Dothan City SChools from April 2006 – June 2011.
Guilford claims Julie Mullins-Turner at one point became a digital creator on Facebook where she earned a reputation and following as a critic of the Dothan City Shool System and that she built a substantial following on Social Media. Guilford claims around March 2025 that Julie Mullins-Turner disareed with a vote and went live and was alleged to have said “we have people to run and we are taking those seats…”. And in the same video that Julie Mullins-Turner alleged that “one of those board members taking sitting over there taking $ 90,000.00, $ 53,000.00 a year for their preschool…and just so you know, that was the grant I was asked to change”.
And the suit goes on with more and is posted for your reading pleasure.
The suit goes on for 10 pages. Dothan School Board Member Brenda Guilford is represented by Kyle Pierce, Attorney At Law, with Pierce & Pierce Attorneys PLLS, 807 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, Alabama.
RSN COMMENTS
When a lawsuit is filed a party gets a case number. With that case number the parties can obtain subpoenas for information and documents. And in civil cases the parties have the authority to take depositions and testimony under the penatlies of perjury.
So the flood gate has been opened on both sides, and documents which possibly been hidden from the public, phone records, emails, internal memos, financials, grants, and…. To include but not limited to those of Dothan City Schools, Brenda Guilford, Brenda’s Preparatory School, Julie Mullins-Turner, and more and more !!!
HEADLAND: This past Tuesday night in a regular Headland City Council Meeting the Alabama Police Chief Association made presentations.
The meeting opended by Headland Mayor Jody Singleton with Pledge of Allegiance and prayer was followed by presentations from the Alabama Police Chief Association represented by Andalusia Police Chief Paul Hudson.
The presetnations were presented, seperately, to Headland Police Department – Chief Mark Jones and Kinsey Police Department – Chief JIm Mock.
The Alabama Police Chief Association is working towards making Alabama Police Departments accredited and uniform in their operation. Headland and Kinsey Police Departments were the first of 12 Alabama Police Departments accredited. Kinsey Police Department was the smallest of the 12 accredited.
To be accredited requires hands on from the accredidation committee where they come into the police department and evaulate their policy and procedures. How the police department operates and is managed from administrative to in the field.
Headland Mayor Jody Singleton and the entire City Council congratulated both departments for the achievements and thanked them for what they do. Mayor Jody SIngleton also thanked Kinsey Police Department for their working relationships with Headland with the two towns joining each other.
Kinsey Mayor Jason Reneau was on hand for the presentation.
The Dothan Livestock Market Report shows a significant increase in receipts and feeder class prices, with a reminder of the upcoming small herd dispersion on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Receipts this Week 534
Receipts last week 753
FEEDER CLASSES
STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2 )
150-300 Lbs. up to 575.00
300-400 Lbs. up to 515.00
400-500 Lbs. up to 460.00
500-600 Lbs. up to 393.00
600-700 Lbs. up to 365.00
700-800 Lbs. up to 323.00
HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)
150-300 Lbs. up to 475.00
300-400 Lbs. up to 435.00
400-500 Lbs. up to 400.00
500-600 Lbs. up to 343.00
600-700 Lbs. up to 333.00
700-800 Lbs. up to 290.00
SLAUGHTER CLASSES
COWS
High Dressing up to 186.00
Breakers up to 172.00
Lean up to 157.00
Bulls up to 208.00
Replacement Classes
Bred Cows 2,860.00
Cow Calf Pairs N/A
Slaughter cows 2 to 7 higher with bulls steady. Replacement bred cows steady to firm and no pairs to report . Calves and feeder 10 to mostly 20 dollars higher !! We are in an outstanding market with the strongest demand I have ever seen !! Fed Cattle in the West 240 to 246 with Iowa auctions to 253.50 !!
*** NEXT MONDAY, 8-25-25, WE WILL HAVE SMALL HERD DISPERSAL OF LOCALLY RAISED BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE *** SEE PICS ON HOME PAGE
Well Folks, Thanks to each and every one of you, our friends and customers both buyers and sellers, we are starting our 32 nd 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.
