DOTHAN: In a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT on Friday, the Southeast Health Board of Directors and CEO Rick Sutton announced a medical partnership with MAYO Clinic. There is not a “ownership” or “buyout” partnership, but one where the medical staff of Southeast Health and the medical staff of Mayo Clinic Network will now consult on patients. The tests needed for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
This unique medical partnership is one of 45 in the entire world.
Through the electronic world we live in today, CT Scans, MRI’s and other tests can be shared between Southeast Health and the some 8,000 with MAYO Clinic Network. The partnership will now give patients access to world class specialists. Where in the past patients had to travel for this level of care, this will allow patients to remain locally with their local healthcare provider.
Both Southeast Health and Mayo Clinic Network staff made their number one mission crystal clear, THE PATIENT.
DALE COUNTY-OZARK: Last evening I had the pleasure of attending the Dale County Sheriff RODEO in Ozark. Located at Hwy. 231 and Hwy. 123 South in the AG Complex behind the Dale County Commission Administrative Building.
Gates open at 5 PM, activities begin at 6:30 PM and Rodeo at 7:30 PM. A lot of activity and vendor. Vendors on hand and FOOD!!!!
A huge Friday night crowd on hand. Come out and join the fun, tonight.
On February 27, 2026, the State Drug Task Force for Region “B” and the Eufaula Police Department executed a search warrant near Clayton, Alabama, leading to multiple arrests.
Robert Marshall, 46, of Clayton, was arrested and charged with Trafficking (13A-12-231) and Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance (13A-12-211).
In an unrelated incident, Elisabeth Rios, 42, of Eufaula, was arrested and charged with two counts of Trafficking (13A-12-231).
Joe Jenkins, 40, of Eufaula, was also arrested and charged with two counts of Trafficking (13A-12-231).
Authorities say they remain committed to the safety of the community and are always willing to assist surrounding agencies when help is needed.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
On March 4, 2026, Josh Jeffrey, 30, of Eufaula, was caught by a resident while allegedly breaking into a storage building in the area near Cross Baptist Church.
Officers with the Enterprise Police Department responded to the scene and took Jeffrey into custody.
Jeffrey was charged with the following offenses:
Burglary 3rd Degree (13A-7-7)
Theft of Property 3rd Degree (13A-8-4.1)
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (13A-12-212)
Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree (13A-12-214)
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a rollover this afternoon in Midland City.
According to Ozark/Dale County E-911, the crash occurred around 1:10 PM at South Highway 231 near the Midland City Shell Station.
Information indicates the crash involved a red Jeep and a semi-truck, with the Jeep overturning during the collision. Authorities report no entrapment, but the extent of the injuries is unknown at this time.
Emergency units responded to the scene.
This is a developing situation, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.
