What a great night seeing the plans for Southeast Health’s emergency department expansion! It was exciting to learn about the additional treatment space and plans to strengthen trauma care and emergency services. This investment will help Southeast Health care for more patients across the Wiregrass when they need it most. I had a wonderful evening with some great people Christine Cherry Irwin, @Kim Gantt AngieNmark Saliba Mary Beth Meadows learning about Southeast Health’s expansion!
The event was first class of course Mike Schmitz sponsor and @Missy was the host from the moment I arrived, beginning with valet parking. We picked up passports and walked through stations that explained the plans for the hospital, including emergency care, triage, trauma services, and additional patient rooms. Each station offered charcuterie and wine. I enjoyed my sweet tea!
What excited me most was learning that the community can be part of this effort. Every contribution matters, and civic groups and organizations can come together to support the medical center. Hearing local families share their stories of the care they received at Southeast Health made the evening even more meaningful.
Thank you to Chairman Mike Smith, his cochair, and everyone who made the night so informative and welcoming. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to be there!
DOTHAN: Sigma Kappa Delta, an English Honor Society, at Wallace Community College is partnering with the House of Ruth for a community donation drive benefiting individuals and families experiencing domestic violence and homelessness.
The donation drive will accept items now through October 22, with community members encouraged to contribute much-needed household, personal-care and family items. Donations made directly to the House of Ruth are also accepted at any time.
Among the most-needed items are disposable gloves, Lysol spray, sensitive-skin laundry detergent, kitchen garbage bags, deodorant, body lotion, dish detergent, bathroom cleaning supplies and resealable storage bags. The organization is also seeking twin-size bedbug mattress and pillowcase protectors, twin sheet sets and blankets, nonperishable food, over-the-counter medications for adults and children, shampoo and conditioner, towels and washcloths, paper towels and toilet tissue.
Baby supplies are also needed, including bottles, lotion, diapers in sizes 5, 6 and 7, diaper cream, pacifiers and rattles.
The House of Ruth has also provided a wish list that includes sports bras and women’s underwear in all sizes, phone chargers for both iPhones and USB-C devices, books and novels, coloring books for adults and children, colored pencils and crayons, journals, planners and desk calendars. Other requested items include ear plugs, duffel and overnight bags, socks, house slippers, and pajamas or comfortable clothing for women and children.
Donation drop-off is available at Wallace Hall, Room 136, on the Dothan Campus.
The partnership provides an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and community members to support people in need by donating practical items that can help individuals and families as they navigate difficult circumstances.
ALABAMA: Today Alabama AG Commissioner Candiate Ron Sparks, slong with former Alabama Attorney General Troy King were in Dothan.
RSN had the pleasure of interviewing.
Ron Sparks, who has served as Alabama AG Commissioner, is running for re-election. Both Sparks and King served together when in office. Today Troy King endorses Ron Sparks in the November 3rd election.
Everyone, no matter what party, can vote on NOvember 3rd for Ron Sparks for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner,
DOTHAN: 4:14 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police, Dothan Fire, and Pilcher Ambulance to a critical injury accident, Cottonwood Road and Picard Street.
A two vehicle accident. Initial reports to Dothan 911, entrappment. Dothan Fire Truck Engine Sgt. Morris responded also.
While responding Dothan Fire Battalion Chief Hendrix requested a second Pilcher Ambulance respond based on the initial dispatched call.
On arrival of Sgt. Morris he reported all persons were removed from the vehicle on arrival and injury code was dgraded. The second ambulance was cancelled.
Dothan Police Department is in charge of the accident investigation.
John White states that he mailed this letter last week with no response. The word is that someone, probably the clerk, intercepted them. Some council members say they haven’t seen it. I mailed one to everyone cc’ed.
September 15, 2026
Calvin Van Granger, Mayor
Town of Cottonwood, Alabama
12769 Cottonwood Rd.
Cottonwood, Alabama 36320
Hall v. Calvin Van Granger, et al.
Mayor,
I have been retained by Randy and Trenton Hall regarding their defamation
published by you and others by accusing them of falsifying calls for service records in
order to increase reimbursement amounts for the members of the Cottonwood Fire
Department.
Upon their belief, you or another town official directed that calls for service records be
obtained from the 911 center in hopes of establishing your false allegations of my
clients’ crimes.
I have been instructed that unless you publish a retraction in the same method, whether
it be verbal, written or by social media, a complaint shall be made with the Houston
County Sheriff’s Department pursuant to Code of Alabama Titles 13A-11-7 and 13A-11-
163.
In addition, please accept this letter as a FOIA request for any and all documents from
any previous FOIA requests made by any persons or agencies that identifies the
individual(s) that posts the false allegations to social media under the web page
“Cottonwood Truths.”
I look forward to your prompt attention and reply.
Chief John C. White, Esq.
COBB, BOYD, WHITE & COBB
112 Jamestown Blvd.
Dothan, Alabama 36301
Phone: (334) 677-1000
Email: john@cobbfirm.com
cc: Tammy Mathis, Town Clerk
Michael Capehart, Councilman
George Stringer, Councilman
Jesse Monk, Councilman
Will Johnson, Councilman
The Mystics du Mayhem present the Second Halloween Fright Night Halloween Party with music by The Velcro Pygmies! All proceeds go to benefit The Wiregrass Angel House North Pole Project which provides a Christmas experience for children who have survived violent crime and the children of those who have been victimized by violent crime.
This event will take place on October 24th at The Plant in Dothan. There will be costume contests for multiple categories and is open to the public. Tickets can be found at Eventbrite.com or visit the Mystics du Mayhem Facebook or Instagram pages for more information! Ages 21+
