DOTHAN: 4:06 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance to 1701 Ross Clark Circle ( at Cottonwood Road ) intersection. The call was at the Houston County Farm Center.
Reports to Dothan 911 a beam was on fire.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engines responded to the scene. Dothan Police closed Cottonwood Road for the fire department and hydrant access.
The owner of the construction company was on the scene, D2 Houston County Commissioner Tracy Adams was on the scene. Houston County Commissioner Chairman Brandon Shoupe was on the scene, Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams, Deputy Chief Chris Etheridge, Deputy Chief David Hasty and multiple Dothan Fireman were on the scne.
The fire was caused by welding on the beam. There was no major damage. Dothan Fire were quick on the scene and quick to have it contained as well as the contractor had already hit the smoking area with fire extinguishers.
Commissioner Bedwell is 42 today, I hope you have a happy birthday! Being the selfless and big hearted kind of guy he is, he is asking for non perishable foods donations for a food drive that him and Tammy Potter of the Dot Chew are co chairing. See Facebook post below. Happy Birthday Commissioner Bedwell and thank you for doing your job for the right reasons. Get out and vote for this guy on the September 16 runoff.
COLUMBIA: 03:55 AM. Motor Vehicle Accident with minor injuries. 09:16 AM. Football Player @ Houston County High School; 12:55 PM. Medical Emergency Lizard Loop: 2:31 PM Medical on Church Street.; 9:02 PM Medical Call and mutual aid request for Dothan Fire to assist;
TAYLOR – REHOBETH: 1:04 PM. Four wheeler accident
ASHFORD – GORDON: 1:14 PM Medical Call
ASHFORD: 2:41 PM Medical Call; 6:31 PM Medical; 8:09 PM Medical; 8:12 PM Medical ( 09:18 AM Caught Columbia call on Church Street; 1:14 PM North County Road 95. )
WICKSBURG: 2:14 PM Medical Call; 8:24 PM Medical Call; 9:31 PM Medical Call and mutual aid request Dothan Fire Department to assist.
COTTONWOOD: 2:35 PM. Medical/Suicide Threats: 4:48 PM Medical
REHOBETH: 2:36 PM Medical Head Injury Rehobeth High School: 2:56 PM Medical Emergency; 8:27 PM Medical Call
SOUTHERN JUNCTION: 5:56 PM. Outdoor Fire Hwy. 109 and New Hope Road
PILCHER AMBULANCE: 6:38 PM. Eddins Road – Pilcher is primary
COWARTS: 5:21 PM Structure Fire on Midland Street; 6:01 PM Outdoor Fire
GORDON: 06:48 AM. Motor vehicle accident with no injuries
SLOCOMB: 08:34 AM Medical Lift Assist; 12:55 PM Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries S. St. Highway 103; 3:37 PM Medical Call; 6:21 PM smoke near light pole 10:05 PM Medical Call.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2025
Houston County Sheriff’s Office Bloodhound Assists in Life-Saving Search
On the morning of September 6, 2025, the Houston County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Team responded to a request for assistance from a neighboring county regarding a missing 75-year-old female with a significant medical history, including dementia. The woman had last been seen departing her residence at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Deputy Weeks and Corporal McKinney responded to the call with K-9 Colt, a tracking/trailing bloodhound. Upon arrival, K-9 Colt immediately began tracking from the residence. The track led down a long hill toward a pond and then onto a four-wheeler trail, where the team followed the scent for approximately one mile. Along the way, investigators noted scattered items consistent with the missing individual’s path.
After crossing a barbed-wire fence and maneuvering through a dry creek bed, K-9 Colt accelerated his pace, leading his handler to the missing woman. She was located seated on a log near the creek bed, approximately 10–15 yards from the trail. Local emergency personnel provided immediate medical attention, and the woman was safely reunited with her family.
K9 Colt received lots of love and an ice cream treat for his hard work!
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to serving the citizens of Houston County and providing assistance to neighboring jurisdictions whenever called upon.
DOTHAN: He must have been a mere child when he graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law.
Dothan Attorney Stephen Talmadge Etheredge was just honored by the Alabama Bar Association with a certificate celebrating 50 years as a practicing attorney. In 1975 Steve Etheredge became a practicing attorney in the State of Alabama and in 1976 he became a practicing attorney in the State of Florida.
Steve Etheredge practices in the firm, Buntin – Etheredge and Fowler, LLC, located at 185 North Oates Street ( corner of North Oates Street and Troy Street ). The areas of practice are criminal defense, federal crimes, expungement, personal injury, business law, and civil rights.
Stephen Etheredge practices with Dustin Fowler. They provide cost effective professional services for their clients with hands on legal experience. They fight for each and every client in court, with the focus on the client and justice. They study the case facts very diligent and prepare leaving no stone unturned.
CONGRATULATIONS to Stephen T. Etheredge on 50 years of service as a practicing attorney. Licensed in Alabama and Florda.
