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8:34 PM Dothan Attorney’s Featured On A & E On Thursday


The exclusive documentary, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with the defense team, premieres Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. Central on A&E. Check local listings for broadcast details.

This week, the national spotlight shines on Dothan as the A&E Network’s hit series “Accused: Guilty or Innocent?” features Kirkland’s grueling legal saga. The episode delivers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at defense team Shaun McGhee and Derek Yarbrough as they fought to navigate a seemingly impossible road to justice.

On paper, the defense’s case looked entirely hopeless. The state possessed multiple eyewitnesses, a clear romantic motive, and a horrific crime scene, pointing to a swift and decisive guilty verdict. Yet, the high-stakes battle inside the Houston County courthouse would ultimately take an turn.

This week, the national spotlight shines on Dothan as the A&E Network’s hit series “Accused: Guilty or Innocent?” features Kirkland’s grueling legal saga. The episode delivers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at defense team Shaun McGhee and Derek Yarbrough as they fought to navigate a seemingly impossible road to justice.

The exclusive documentary, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with the defense team, premieres Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. Central on A&E. Check local listings for broadcast details.

UPDATED @ 9:40 PM. 8:12 PM    Geneva County – Slocomb Traffic Fatality

UPDATED @ 9:40 PM. 8:12 PM Geneva County – Slocomb Traffic Fatality

GENEVA COUNTY – SLOCOMB:     5:53 PM    Geneva County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident at Highway 104 and Geneva County Road 91.

Responding, Slocomb Fire – Rescue and Slocomb Police.

On arrival emergency units reported a single vehicle accident. When EMS checked the person in the vehicle it was determined they were deceased.

Geneva County Coroner Donny Adkinson was dispatched to the scene and pronounced the patient deceased.

The accident is within the city limits of Slocomb. A mutual aid request was made to ALEA – Troopers to assist since the accident claimed a life.

A joint investigation of the accident with Slocomb Police and ALEA – Troopers.

UPDATED @ 9:40 PM

GENEVA COUNTY CORONER’S OFFICE

Donny Adkinson, Coroner

PRESS RELEASE

August 12, 2026

Ozzie Augustus Bradley, age 55, of Enterprise, Alabama, died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on County Road 91 in Slocomb, Alabama.

The Slocomb Police Department, Slocomb Fire and Rescue, Geneva County Sheriff’s Department, and Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded to the scene.

Mr. Bradley was pronounced deceased at the scene by Geneva County Coroner Donny Adkinson.

The Geneva County Coroner’s Office extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Bradley’s family and friends during this difficult time.

No further information is available for release at this time.

8:11PM. Muscadines At Maria’s Vineyard

DOTHAN:    Maria’s Vineyard muscadines are ready to be picked.

The muscadines  cost $5 per quart or $20 per gallon.

Maria’s vineyard is located at 3940 Fortner Street, Dothan,Alabama.

Please call 334-618-2534 if you have questions.

Thank you!

This is Bonnie Niver. 

We have a huge crop of muscadines and with the rain they are huge!

5:03 PM  Houston County Commission DELINQUENT On Fire Checks By 3 Months

5:03 PM Houston County Commission DELINQUENT On Fire Checks By 3 Months

HOUSTON COUNTY:     The members of the Houston County Commission are apparently using the funds of the Houston County Volunteer Fire Departments to operate Houston County government on.

This Houston County Commission, according to all reports possible, will begin 2026- 2027 with $ 13-14 million dollars in the red.

Each month the Houston County Commission pays the Houston County Volunteer Fire Chief Association the tobacco tax fees. The Houston County Commission paid the fireman on June 29, 2026 the check for April 2026. They have not paid May, June or July at all and we entering the month of April.

The roof top tax was paid on June 30, 2026 to the fireman.

The 17 Houston County Volunteer Fire Departments need this money to operate and serve the citizens of the county in their times of need. Most of the departments do not have municipalities to back them up, such as Wicksburg, Bay Springs, Taylor, Southern Junction, Madrid, Lucy, Cottonwood Hodgesville, Lovetown, Pansey, Gordon, Webb, and Kinsey. While some are in a municipality most are not part of the municipality.

So the Houston County Commission, Brandon Shoupe, Ricky Herring, James Ivey, Curtis Harvey and Tracy Adams keeping their money apparently because they, the commissioners, have broke Houston County is dirty.

FACT CHECK ME!!!!

Dothan Livestock Market Report

Dothan Livestock Market Report

Dothan Livestock Market Report

Report date AUGUST 03, 2026

Receipts this week: 478
Receipts last week: 579

FEEDER CLASSES

STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)

150-300 Lbs. up to 775.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 580.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 470.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 415.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 380.00

700-800 Lbs. up to 350.00

HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)

150-300 Lbs. up to 700.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 475.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 415.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 370.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 348.00

700-800 Lbs. up to 320.00

SLAUGHTER CLASSES

COWS

High Dressing up to 198.00

Breakers up to 194.00

Lean up to 189.00

Bulls up to  222.00

REPLACEMENT CLASSES

Bred Cows  3520.00

Cow Calf pairs N/A

Well  the border deal has gotten quiet for now, maybe the initial scare has passed.  We look to be on more solid ground. We have a new Auctioneer. Drake moved on to another job and we wish him all the best!! We have hired a young man that I think is one of the best and is a good fit for us. Dustin Daughtry is our Auctioneer and we are proud to have him !!

Slaughter classes 5 to 10 higher . Replacement bred cows steady to firm on a very light supply and no pairs to report . Calves and feeder cattle 5 to 10 higher . The cattle numbers are still low and the BEEF demand is still very STRONG !! Fed cattle in the West a little better @ 232 to 235 on a very light trade with Iowa auctions to 244 !!

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.

 GOOD COUNTRY COOKING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH!!!

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