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10:52 AM   Henry County Sheriff Deputies In CHase

10:52 AM Henry County Sheriff Deputies In CHase

HENRY COUNTY:    10:42 AM    Henry County Sheriff Deputy went to male a routine traffic stop on Henry County Road 46. The driver made a conscious decision, NOOOO.

The chase was a short time. THe driver is reported to have thrown some bags out the window as the chase progressed.

Short time afterwards the driver pulled behind a house and the Henry County Sheriff Deputy has the subject under arrest and in custody.

STUPID!!!! The person now has a felony for fleeing.

 

UPDATED @ 11:49 AM 11:31 AM Dothan Structure Fire On Watkins Drive

DOTHAN:     11:24 AM    Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to 111 Watkins Drive, off Cottonwood Road, to a structure fire. Reports to Dothan 911 heavy smoke in the house.

At 11:28 AM Dothan Fire Engine 4 ( Southside ) arrived on the scene followed by Dothan Fire Engine 1 ( 11:29 AM ) from Central. On arrival of Engine 4 they reported heavy smoke and flames from the bedroom, making an offensive attack. Dothan 911 updated one person had evacuated and possibly a second person inside the residence. This is an offensive attack.

At 11:30 AM Dothan Fire reported water on the fire.11:30 AM Battalion Chief Brown arrived on the scene followed by Dothan Fire Engine 5 ( Eastside ). 11:32 AM  Fireman are attempting to make access to the ceiling and a search crew is inside the structure making sure everyone is out.

11:33 AM    Interrior attack is requiesting a pipe pole to be brought into.

11:33 AM    They can hear someone inside and interrior fireman has requested all hands inside.

11:34 AM    A second ambulance has been dispatched.

11:35  AM    Dothan Fire Engine 2 ( Lakewood ) has been dispatched to Watkins Drive. At the time of this fire, 11:36 AM, a medical call has been dispatched on Memphis Drive, unrelated to the fire.

11:37 AM     Reports the person reported to be inside is at the neighbors residence and everyone is out of the structure.

11:38 AM     Search crews report, primary search, all clear.

UPDATED @ 11:49 AM 

Dothan Fire Chief David Hasty is on the scene.

8:28 PM.  Awesome Things In Madrid

8:28 PM. Awesome Things In Madrid

One last thing, there’s a lot happening in our little community! ☺️ We would appreciate your help sharing information about our Threads of Freedom quilt fundraiser with the Wiregrass community. 

Our talented sewing and quilting group at Madrid senior center created a beautiful king-size Harley-Davidson T-shirt quilt titled “United by the Ride.” The quilt measures approximately 116¾ inches long by 107¾ inches wide.

Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The winner will be drawn on November 21, 2026, at noon. Tickets may be purchased in person or online by scanning our Zeffy QR code.

All proceeds will benefit the Madrid Senior Center and help us continue providing meals, fellowship, activities, and services for local senior adults.

The Madrid Senior Center is located at 760 Decatur Road in Madrid. I can provide photographs of the quilt, our fundraiser flyer, and the online purchasing information.

Thank you for supporting the Madrid community!