KINSEY: 11:40 PM Houston County Sheriff 911 dispatched Kinsey Volunteer Fire, Webb Volunteer Fire, Columbia Volunteer Fire, Headland Fire Rescue, Kinsey Police and Houston County Sheriff Deputies to Dover Road in Kinsey to a structure fire. Reports to Houston County Sheriff 911 a mother and two children were trapped in the residence.
Additional ambulances from Pilcher Ambulance were requested and responded. The residence, a mobile home, was reported on fire. The residence belonged to a Kinsey Volunteer Fireman and it was his family. The volunteer fireman had been in Taylor assisting on the church fire. The Kinsey Volunteer Fireman, Kinsey Volunteer Fire Chief and others had just returned to Kinsey from helping Rehobeth Fire and Taylor Volunteer Fire with the church fire. Rehobeth Fire Chief Nick Floyd and fireman from Bay Springs Volunteer Fire rolled to Kinsey to assist.
Kinsey Police Chief Jim Mock and the father along with Kinsey Police Sgt. Morgan pulled the injured from the fire. Headland EMS and Pilcher’s transported the three patients to Southeast Health with law enforcement clearing the roadway for transport.
The Alabama State Fire Marshall was called to the scene to initate an investigation on the cause of the fire. Houston County Sheriff and Kinsey Police will work together along with the State Fire Marshall on the cause of the fire. The conditions of the three are unknown – other than critical injuries.
THIS IS RICKEY’S COMMENT: Believing in a TRUE and LIVING GOD, the father responding to Taylor to the fire; he and others had returned to Kinsey moments before the Dover Road fire; Kinsey Fire being a volunteer fire department, some of the fireman were up and out when the call hit 911. So the response was quick. One would have to ask, was that divine intervention that the volunteer fireman would be up and out when the call hit 911 to allow faster response with people trapped inside the residence. PRAYERS LIFTED for all.
TAYLOR: 9:53 PM Houston County Sheriff 911 dispatched Taylor Volunteer Fire, Rehobeth Fire – Rescue and Bay Springs Volunteer Fire to Taylor Assembly of God on Rice Road. Reports to Houston County 911 the cross on the front of the church was on fire. Houston County Sheriff Deputies dispatched and on the scene.
When the first fire engine arrived they reported smoke and flames visible on the front of the church and this is a workng structure fire. A water source has been established. By 10:03 PM Rehobeth Fire Chief Nick Floyd announced water on the fire. There is an offensive attack on the fire.
10:10 PM Bay Springs Volunteer Fire Engine on the scene.
10:11 PM Fireman have made access to overhead, very minumum fire in overhead.
10:12 PM Rehobeth Fire Chief Nick Floyd advised any fireman needing relief he had fireman dressed out and ready if needed.
10:44 PM Fireman getting fire under control and hitting hot spots. No smoke coming from structure, some from the cross on front of the strucutre. Temp is 80 – 90 degrees.
The quick response and attack was by paid Rehobeth Fireman and Volunteer Fireman in Taylor and Bay Springs. Some great vision by Todd Phillips and Rehobeth Mayor Kimberly Trotter to get Rehobeth to full time fire and EMS. And great vision byTaylor’s former Mayor Billy Snell in getting Rehobeth EMS with a truck at Taylor Volunteer Fire Station.
HOUSTON COUNTY: Adam Glenn got a scholarshp for college because of Skeet Shooting. Adam was very involved with the Skeet Shooting.
In a recent Facebook post Rev, Ricky Plummer is and has been pushing for place to host skeet shooting competition which is a growing sport. And the acheivements made by those involved is futhering their education.
Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe then took to Facebook and essentially called Rev. Ricky Plummer a liar. Plummer is pastor of more than 10 years of one of Dothan’s leading churches, Bethel Baptist Church. And one thing Rev. Ricky Plummer is, he is not a liar. But he will stand up for what he believes. And fighting for student’s like Adam is one thing that Rev. Plummer will do.
The above video was three years ago. Adam is a very bright young man who is very smart, well mannered and respectful. And Rev. Plummer had tried to get the Houston County Commission to allow some of Chattahochee State Park for the skeet shooting.
Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza had attempted to get some of the land for use of the Alabama Sheriff’s Boy’s and Girl’s ranch. To construct housing to allow children without parents be loved and cared for.
The Houston County Commission did not renew the lease on the park. Chairman Shoupe said the park never made money. But is government suppose to make money? Does the taxpayers of Houston County get their return on Houston County Commissioners making $ 33,000.00 a year plus cost of living raises? Does the taxpayers get a return on the $ 250.00 a month auto allowance paid to commissioners? Does Houston County get a return on 10 year vested retirments of county commissioners while Dothan Commission and Alabama Senators – Representatives are not in the retirement system? What return does the taxpayers of Houston County get for a Chairman salary of around $ 90,000.00 a year and in 10 years vevsted in the retirement system?
What does Houston County really do for the taxpayers? Check out the Houston County web site and review their agenda’s and minutes. And Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe provides zero ducumentation to the public other than the one page agenda. And check out the finacial statements of Houston County since Chairman Culver retired abd comnpare the financial statements under Chairman Mark Culver’s tenure.
CHALLENGE TO HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN BRANDON SHOUPE – in all of your post compile the agendas for your meetings; provide a copy of the deposition of yourself and Sheriff Donald Valenza in the lawsuit you caused when you ignored Sheriff Valenza’s request to fix the Houston County Jail doors and a inmate got hurt who has now filed a federal lawsuit against Houston County.
Now that you found out commissioners could be personally liable you all of a sudden are so concerned about the jail … but you are a politician who just says things to futher yourself in politics … and calling out a long time Pastor and accuse him of misinformation!!!
ENTERPRISE – COFFEE COUNTY: Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd went to the jail housing Adrience Reid.
RSN refuses to call her “mother” but refers to her as “birthing instrument” of 2 year old Genesis Reid. She is charged with Capital Murder and Abuse of a Corpse in the alleged murder of the 2 year old child.
Enterprise Police Chief Michael Moore, after an extensive investigation, reported while the body has not been found video evidence reveals the birthing instrument placed the child in a duffel bag and dumped her remains in a garbage dumpster. A team of specialist are going to dig at the Coffee County landfill and the area is secluded where investigator feel the garbage would have been dumped.
Now that a Coffee County Grand Jury has indicted Adrience Reid the case moves from District Court to Circuit Court. While no body has been found the 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney, James Tarbox, feels that a conviction can be acheived.
DOTHAN: 6:51 PM Dothan 911 dispatched multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies to a structure fire at 805 Lagrand Drive in Dothan.
Dothan 911 reported to responding units there was a vehicle near the sheds but the car was moved prior to Dothan Fire arriving. The first incoming fire engine company reported two sheds on fire. The residence is reported to be vacate.
Dothan Fire, within 12 minutes of the call hitting 911 Dothan Fire Engine Companies were on the scene and fire out.
Dothan Fire Marshall was called to the scene to investigate as this is a possible arson case
HOUSTON COUNTY: This evening at 5:00 PM, Houston County School Supt. Brandy White and the members of the Houston County School Board met for their regular scheduled meeting.
Alabama State Representative Paul Lee was on hand to present a proclamation to four teachers who teach special education. The proclamation also complimented the Houston County School System for been the number 1 performing school in the entire State of Alabama. The proclamation was signed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and was supported by the entire local legislative delegation – Senator Donnie Chesteen and Senator Billy Beasley, Alabama State Representatives Rick Rheem, Paul Lee, Steve Clouse, and Jeff Sorrells. The teachers and directors recognized are Dr. Misty Freeman, Margaret Valenza, Hayden Brown and Sylvia Ketron.
The principal of Houston County High School in Columbia recognized Aiden Noblitt for her achievements at Houston County High School. She recently received an award for $ 6,500.00 towards her college of choice. Miss Noblitt has a full scholarship for college to also include her housing for one year. The principal of Houston County High School, the board and Superintendent complimented Miss Noblitt for her achievements.
Houston County School Board Member Chris Lassiter sent Board Chairman Vince Wade received a letter of resignation from the Houston County School Board. Mr. Lassiter praised the system, all teachers, principals and everyone involved in the Houston County Schools for their work. Mr. Lassiter has moved from his district which caused him to have to resign. Alabama State Law gives the sitting members of the Houston County School Board to make an appointment within 30days. Failure to do so would mean that the State School Superintendent would then make the appointment. With that said the meeting was turned over to Houston County School Supt. Brandy White because White does not get to vote on the issue. With that said the floor was open for nominations to fill the board vacancy. Donnie Gilliland was nominated. After a period for other nominations, the floor closed and a unanimous vote to appoint Donnie Gilliland
After the appointment Houston County District Coourt Judge Benjamin Lewis administered the oath of office and Donnie Gilliland was seated on the board for the remainder of the meeting.
The school board handled other business but RSN left.
