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7:25 AM PM: RSN-Election Updates

WIREGRASS: Rickey Stokes News-multiple elections around the Wiregrass.

HOUSTON COUNTY Interests

Governor

Doug Jones- 803,468

Tommy Tubberville- 872,445 PROJECTED WINNER

Lieutenant Governor

Phillip Ensler- 765,218

John Wahl- 911,312 WINNER

US Senator

Everett Wess- 671,290

Barry Moore- 848,575 WINNER

US Representative 2nd Congressional district

Shomari Figures- 124,422 WINNER

Rhett Marques- 107,049

Attorney General

Jeff McLaughin- 743,547

Katherine Robertson- 910,007 WINNER

Associate Justice of the Court Place 8

Ashleigh Meyer Dunham- 753,995

Greg Shaw- 909,554 WINNER

Secretary of State

Wayne Rogers- 756,504

Caroleen Dobson- 909,486 WINNER

State Treasurer

Rosilyn Houston- 749,800

Young Boozer- 917,185 WINNER

State Auditor

Violet Edwards- 744,647

Andrew Sorrell- 918,674 WINNER

Commissioner of Agriculture and Industry

Ron Sparks- 764,520

Corey Hill- 901,768 WINNER

Public Service Commission Place 1 2

James O. Gordon- 744,964

Matt Gentry- 914,857 WINNER

Public Service Commission Place 2

Shelia D McNeil- 751,332

Jim Zig Zeiglar- 909,908 WINNER

Member State Board of Education District # 2

Jamie McCurry- 72,056

Tracie West- 115,373 WINNER

State Senator District # 28

Billy Beasley-26,593 WINNER

Brent Comer-15,6771,332

State Representative District # 85 

Aristotle Onassis Kirkland- 6103

Rick Rehm- 7508 WINNER

Member Houston County Commission District 1

Letetia Daniels Jackson- 3,385 WINNER

Jeffery A. Williams- 2113

 

Statewide Amendment # 1- YES

Statewide Amendment # 2- YES

Statewide Amendment # 3 YES

Statewide Amendment # 4- YES

Geneva County Sheriff’s Race-

Perez Bruner- 1847

David Hall- 6680 WINNER

 

Dothan Livestock Market Report

Dothan Livestock Market Report

Dothan Livestock Market Report

Report date November 02, 2026

Receipts this week: 513
Receipts last week: 581

FEEDER CLASSES

STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)

150-300 Lbs. up to 700.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 495.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 440.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 388.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 356.00

700-800 Lbs. up to 328.00

HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)

150-300 Lbs. up to 680.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 415.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 385.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 345.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 306.00

700-800 Lbs. up to N/A

SLAUGHTER CLASSES

COWS

High Dressing up to 139.00

Breakers up to 138.00

Lean up to 130

Bulls up to  175.00

REPLACEMENT CLASSES

Bred Cows  3025.00

Cow Calf pairs 3200.00

FOLKS IT IS WITH HEAVY HEARTS THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF  OF OUR TOP HAND AND VERY CLOSE FRIEND,   KEVIN AMERSON. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY.

Well  the border deal has gotten quiet for now, maybe the initial scare has passed, we just need the U S GOVERNMENT to get out of the way !!  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  Doughtry is our Auctioneer and we are glad to have him !!

Slaughter classes steady to 2 lower. Replacement bred cows and pairs steady . Calves and feeder cattle steady to 5 higher. Still good demand and activity .Market showing some strength. The cattle numbers are still low and the BEEF demand is still very STRONG !! We need the government to get out of the way and let the MARKET WORK !!! Do something about fuel and fertilizer cost and the BEEF market will take of itself!!!

Thank you all for your business and friendship!! And remember, we are not here just to sell your cattle; we are here to do whatever it takes to get every penny we can for your cattle.

GOOD COUNTRY COOKING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH!!!

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9:00 PM District 2 Voters – PLEASE HELP HOUSTON COUNTY

HOUSTON COUNTY:     This is perhaps the most important article I have written. On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in District 2 – Houston County, the residents of Houston County need you.

Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe HAS TO BE STOPPED!!!  Under Chariman Shoupe leadership, D1 Curtis Harvey, D2 Tracy Adams, D3 Ricky Herring and D4 James Ivey, they have Houston County $ 13.4 million dollars upside down. Their own figures. They have met with the legislative delegation attempting to raise taxes. The residents of Houston County are in financial trouble of the money Chairman Brandon Shoupe is going to try his best to rip from your pockets.

In addition, Chairman Brandon Shoupe is out to take the money from the Houston County Volunteer Fire and EMS in Houston County. Only 5 fire stations out of 17 are under a municipality and no EMS service, except Columbia, are under a municipality.

Chairman Brandon Shoupe lost the county in the primary, but the residents of the City of Dothan, who has fire and law enforcement protection, re-elected Brandon Shoupe.

While I like Tracy Adams, he is under Chairman Brandon Shoupe’s thumb and does what he wants. Adams only won the primary by 26 votes. Chris Love is doing a write in campaign. And each voter in District, you are being asked to write in Chris Love name and color in the bubble. The safety of the citizens of Houston County depend on you to help them.

Realize, until Brandon Shoupe took over with these YES MEN as commissioners, Houston County was solid. Today, their figures, Houston County is $ 13.4 million upside down.

04:00 AM Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe Cussing GOD

DOTHAN – HOUSTON COUNTY:      Mayor’s from across Houston County met at the Wiregrass Museum this past Wednesday evening. Also present for the Mayor’s meeting was Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe.

After Chairman Brandon Shoupe and his fellow commissioners attempted a “overthrow” of the Southeast Health Board of Directors, the registered voters said a strong, NO. Now Chairman Brandon Shoupe and his “current” fellow commissioners are apparrently attempting to “overthrow” the Houston County Volunteer Fire Chief Association..

Apparently Chairman Brandon Shoupe got mad with questions being asked and you will hear cuss words and then will hear your Houston County Comissioner Chairman, Brandon Shoupe, cuss GOD.

8:05 PM. Dawson Spivey Victorious in Mobile Pro Truck Race During Heart of Dixie 200 Weekend

Dawson Spivey Victorious in Mobile Pro Truck Race During Heart of Dixie 200 Weekend

Dawson Spivey closed out his year at Mobile International Speedway in victory lane, winning the Pro Truck race during Heart of Dixie 200 weekend. The victory added to a year of strong, consistent results for Spivey and the Jett Motorsports team.

The year got off to a rough start during Alabama 200 weekend at Montgomery Motor Speedway, when Spivey’s Jett Concrete Pro Late Model suffered an engine failure. He later earned a top-10 finish in the Baby Rattler 125 at South Alabama Speedway and continued building on that result throughout the season.

Midway through the year, team owner Patt Jett made the decision to acquire three additional race cars an Outlaw car, a Pro Truck and another Pro Late Model to give Spivey as many opportunities to race as possible. The move reflected Jett’s belief in Spivey and the team’s commitment to helping him gain experience and get more races under his belt.

Throughout the season, Spivey got behind the wheel in four different divisions: Pro Late Model, Outlaw, Pro Truck and Modified. He delivered impressive finishes and consistent performances across all four, recording numerous finishes in the top three and top five, including a runner up result.

The Pro Truck victory at Mobile provided a winning finish to the team’s schedule at the track and rewarded the work put in throughout the year.

Crew chief James Patrick played a key role in preparing the team’s equipment throughout the season. Spivey thanked Patrick, Jett, Brad, Brandon, Rudy and the entire crew for their hard work, support and belief in him. He considers everyone on the Jett Motorsports team family.

The team now turns its attention to Snowball Derby weekend, carrying the momentum of the Mobile victory into its next planned stop.

The Jett Concrete team and Spivey already have big plans for next season as they look to build on this year’s progress.

Spivey and his team also thanked the sponsors who helped make the season possible: Advantage Contracting, Spivey’s Heating & Air, McAllister Painting and Jett Concrete.