DOTHAN 10:52 AM: Working structure fire at Blissett Drive at the apartments. Will update when I get more information.
UPDATED @ 11:51 AM Multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies responded to 200 Blissett Drive, Abby Oak Apartments, to a structure fire.
Dothan Fire Engine 4 ( Southside ) was already on a call and Dothan Fire Engine 2 ( Lakewood ) was responding as was other fire engine companies. When Dothan Fire Engine 2 crossed South Oates and Ross Clark Circle they reported heavy black smoke in the air.
As Engine 2 rolled in they reported smoke and flames visible, through the roof, this is a working structure fire. Dothan Fire Engine 10 ( West Main ) and another engine responded and was on the scene, Dothan Fire Ladder Truck from Central was on the scene, Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams was on the scene, Dothan Fire Rehab was on the scene, Dothan Police Patrol Lt. Jason Adkins and other Dothan Police Officers were on the scene.
The roof collapsed within 2 minutes of Dothan Fire Engine 2 arriving. A resident was upset because his cat was inside and the fireman were not entering. It was not safe for the fireman to enter because the fire was to hot and the roof had already collapsed. DOTHAN FIRE DEPARTMENT CARES ABOUT ANIMALS. But it was unsafe. Once things cooled and safe to enter it was found the cat escaped and is alive and well.
The first order of business when Dothan Fire arrived was to check if any person was inside any of the apartments. It was declared that every person had escaped and was out of the apartment.
Dothan Utilities responded to disconnect electricity.
American Red Cross has been contacted to meet the immediate needs of the residents.
Dothan Fire responded to a structure fire just before this call. And while on this call responded to a medical call on West Main Street, Medical Alarm on Lakeside Drive, and a fire alarm on Jamestown Blvd. The fire department, police department, and most especially the 911 dispatchers never missed a beat and all did an outstanding job.
ASHFORD: On Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM WHITNEY INGRAM STRENGTH will kick off her campaign for Houston County Commissioner – District 2.
PROGRESS THROUGH STRENGTH!!!!
WHITNEY INGRAM STRENGTH ask you to join her at the Ashford Depot, 312 Midland Street in Ashford for her announcement.
As a self made business woman, WHITNEY INGRAM STRENGTH wants to take her business experience to the Houston County Commission to make this county the best it can be. She has a servants heart and a burning desire to work for the citizens of District 2 and the entire Houston County.
DOTHAN: “TRAUMA creates change you do not choose. HEALING is about creating change you do choose” – Michelle Rosenthal.
CARRIE MOORE is a social worker licensed as an LICSW. For most of her career she has worked with children and families. Over the past several years CARRIE MOORE has expanded her experience to include corrections and older adults.
CARRIE MOORE has been trained extensively in trauma-informed practices and use it as a base for more widely known interventions like CBT and DBT.
A comment made by CARRIE MOORE is that she loves seeing the “light bulb” moment that happens when a person understands how trauma affects the brain, as well as how this affects behavior and mental health.
CARRIE MOORE has opened a private practice in Dothan and is now accepting new patients. The name of the practice is THRIVE TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, LLC. The location is 1450 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 3, co-located with Counseling Services of Dothan. Contact number is 334-794-2113.
Insurance accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Tricare, United Health.
CLEAR YOU MIND and stop letting trauma control your mind.
TAYLOR: On Saturday, October 25, beginning at 7:00 AM, the Taylor Masonic Lodge # 447 will hold their annual BRUNSWICK STEW SALE.
The location will be the Taylor Volunteer Fire Station located at the corner of Highway 605 and West Cook Road across from the Taylor City Hall.
The stew is sold by the gallon and is $ 40 a gallon. Pre-orders available and deadline October 24. Contact David Gulledge at 334-797-6271. Proceeds helps the lodge support college scholarships for Rehobeth and Slocomb.
HOUSTON COUNTY: 12:45 PM ALEA Trooper Arnold went to make a traffic stop of a vehicle traveling around 100 miles per hour. The attempted traffic stop was of a vehicle traveling around 100 miles per hour.
ALEA Trooper Arnold called in pursuit of the vehicle. As soon as in a safe position ALEA Trooper Arnold performed a pit manuever on the suspect. The vehicle wrecked and the driver bailed on foot attempting to out run ALEA Trooper Arnold on foot. ALEA Trooper Arnold bailed his patrol car and took off after the suspect.
With Trooper Arnold in uniform, bullet proof vest, gunbelt, handheld radio, ran after the suspect on foot. The suspect, reported to be 19 years of age, was not faster than Trooper Arnold. He was captured and taken into custody at about 12:52 PM. So the chase was not long.
The suspect, from Auburndale Florida did not have a driver license. Along with being stupid with no driver license, his fleeing first on the vehicle and then on foot has landed him a felony for Attempting to Elude as well as other violations. The suspect will be transported to Houston County Jail.
Cottonwood Rescue was called to the scene, non-emergency, to check the patient before his trip to the Houston County Jail.
Cottonwood Police, Houston County Sheriff Deputies, other ALEA Troopers such as Spencer Adkinson assisted.
DOTHAN: The 81st National Peanut Festival parade and fair are about to begin.
The National Peanut Festival Parade will be on Saturday, October 25. The parade will return to West Main Street, the original route. The times have changed to now being 3:00 PM until 5:30 PM. Those attending are encouraged to get there early in order to get a seat. This years National Peanut Festival Parade will not be televised.
The National Peanut Festival Fair will kick off on October 31 and continue through November 9. Located on Highway 231 South, a host of fun and exciting things for all ages.
October 25, 2025- NPF Parade 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
October 30, 2025- Last day to purchase Mega Passes and Advanced tickets.
October 31, 2025– Not-So Frightful Friday
Opening day. First Responder Friday!
First responders are only admitted free with a 2025 ID.
Admission $11- Ride Armband $38.00*
Gates open at 4:00 PM,
Ribbon Cutting 6:00 PM.
November 1, 2025– – Peanut Proud Saturday- Hometown Pride!
Texas Roadhouse South Gate and AG Gate open at 8:00 AM
Gates open at 10:00 AM, Admission $11.00*, and Ride Armband $44.00.*
Equestrian Chaos-BankPlus Arena
Car Show from 1-7 PM
Livestock Events;
Jr Heifer / Feeder Steer 9:00 am
Jr Breeding Ewe Show 12 noon
Open Market Lamb Show 2:00 pm
November 2, 2025, Salsa Sunday
Gates Open at 1:00 PM, Admission is $9.00*, Ride Armband $38.00*
