HENRY COUNTY: Henry County Commission Chairman/Probate Judge Ray Marler, members of the Henry County Commission, Henry County Engineer Chris Champion, Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankensip, Henry County E911 Director Chad Sowell, Henry County Emergency Management Director Matt Hatcher make an exciting announcement.
Effective January 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM the raod conditions across Henry County have improved. The previous IMPASSABLE TRAVEL ADVISORY for the Henry County Roads and Bridges has been lifted.
While each can not guarentee the conditions everywhere, drivers are reminded to use caution while traveling.
The above named wish to express their sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every Henry County resident and guests for their paying attention to the advisories and the staying off the roadways. Because of your co-operation there was minimum injuries and accidents across the entire square mileage of Henry County.
The above named also wishes to thank all first responders, paid and volunteer across Henry County, all fire and EMS, all law enforcement from all agencies, county – municipal and state, all Henry County Road and Bridge, and ALDOT with State of Alabama. Together as a partnership, Henry County was safe.
The above named also wants to thank the City of Headland, City of Newville, City of Abbeville, and Town of Haleburg for all of their contributions.
A special thanks to those heard but not seen in the Henry County 911 Center for taking 911 calls, dispatching services required and their tireless efforts.
DOTHAN: This morning Dothan Leisure Services was host to many at POLAR PLUNGE.
It’s an event sponsored by Dothan Leisure Services to raise money for the Therapeutic Center within Dothan Leisure Services and Dothan Special Olympics Program.
Mr. Billy Powell, Director of Dothan Leisure Services, Mr. Clay Dempsey, Director of Dothan Performing Arts, and Mr. Clay Paramore of Dothan Leisure Services participated in the “Polar Plunge.” Also Alabama State Representative Rick Rhem’s wife did the plunge.
This was the second year of the Polar Plunge. They jumped into the ice-cold swimming pool and swam across.
Thanks to the event’s many sponsors. Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba and former Dothan Mayor Mike Schmitz were on hand for this morning’s COLD event.
BREAKING: A suspect has been taken into custody, according to reports. Within around six hours an arrest was made with assistance from Dothan Police, Dale County Sheriffs, Coffee County Sheriffs, and ALEA Troopers. Special credit goes to Dale County Mason Bynum, Dothan Police Major Will Glover, Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd, and Dale County Coroner John Cawley.
Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum confirmed to RSN the suspect was taken into custody in Coffee County.
The suspect is Dustin Joe Rigsbee, 31, of Dothan.
The victim is Harleigh Michelle Dills, 31, from Jack, Alabama. She was discovered with a single gunshot wound to the upper body.
Law enforcement made contact with Rigsbee in Jack, Alabama, and the suspect fled from the back of the residence.
Crisis negotiators contacted Rigsbee by cell phone and began negotiations.
After an hours long standoff and negotiation process, Rigsbee was arrested and charged with murder. He’s been booked into the Dale County Jail with no bond.
ORIGINAL: Dothan Police are responding to a report of a firearm assault, according to reports. State troopers and an armored truck rushed on-scene. More information to come.
The assault is reported to have happened on Mance Newton Road at Summerchase mobile home park.
The suspect left the scene, according to initial reports.
Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum is also responding.
UPDATE: Reports indicate a person was murdered.
Dothan Police posted this on their Facebook:
“Dothan Police Department is on scene of a homicide in the 4000 block of Mance Newton Road. Investigators are on scene beginning the investigation. Media staging area will be in the trailer park near the 500 row. PIO will be updating the media soon. We ask the public to avoid the area.”
Dothan Police said they’re obtaining a search warrant to look inside the trailer where the murder occurred.
Anyone with information can submit tips to the Dothan Police Department by phone or online.
UPDATE: A possible suspect has been identified, and the investigation continues.
FOLEY – GULF SHORES: 08:51 AM Reports out of Baldwin County Alabama say ICE Deportation raided one local business this morning and took 12 immigrants into custody.
Reports are they made the supervisor remain inside until the workers arrived and arrested them.
They have seen all around the 2,027 square miles of Baldwin County, of which 1,590 square miles of land and 437 square miles of water. This is the largest county in the State of Alabama. The county is larger than Rhode Island, the county seat is in Bay Minette, and its largest city is Daphne. Baldwin County is known for its beaches, golf courses and recreational opportunities. The 2020 census population was 231,767.
Baldwin County was Alabama’s fastest growing county from 2010 to 2020, with 4 of the top 10 fastest growing cities in the state in recent years.
Employers who have hired immigrant workers and depend on them to work are scared of ICE units because they could face hefty fines. What does an employer do? When you can not find Americans to work and only immigrants to work, to make money, what do you do?
Some have said they want to look at Trump’s businesses and see what his employees look like. The sources say on confidential basis, YES, we agree with violent immigrants being deported, but their workforce has not been violent.
The deportations are having drastic effects on private business… how to do they make money when a lot of Americans do not want to work???
The following roads have been confirmed to have ice and should be avoided if possible. This list is expected to grow, so please stay informed and plan accordingly:
• 200-500 block of W. Carroll
• 84 East (at ACOM)
• 84 West (at Boy Scouts)
• All of Barrington Road
• All of E. Lafayette
• Bethlehem at Oak Hill
• Bracewell (at bridge)
• Brannon Stand (bridge at Dollar General)
• Burbank
• East Main (at Andrews)
• Eastbound Fortner (all the way to Park)
• Flowers Chapel
• JD Chapman
• Kelly Springs Road
• Most of Murry Road
• Murphy Mill at Brannon Stand
• N. Range (under overpass)
• Selkirk at Sandy Springs
• West Carroll (at RCC)
• Westgate and Headland Ave.
• Westgate and Reeves
• Mance Newton at Napier Field Rd.
Please note that these roads are icy, with some areas posing risks for motorists.
