Rehobeth Mourns the Passing of Former Mayor Joe P. Collins REHOBETH, Ala. —
The Town of Rehobeth is saddened to announce the recent passing of former Mayor Joe P. Collins, a devoted public servant whose deep love for his community helped shape Rehobeth into the town it is today.
Mayor Collins passed away in late March, leaving behind a legacy that will be felt for generations to come. Joe P. Collins was more than a mayor; he was a builder.
Long before the town had a government to speak of, Collins was already working to bring one into existence. He served as chairman of the Incorporation of Rehobeth, guiding the community through the process that led to the town’s official incorporation in 1996. That same year, Rehobeth held its first mayoral election, and the community placed its trust in the man who had worked so hard to make it all possible, Joe Collins.
He would go on to serve as mayor for over 18 years, a tenure that spanned enormous change and growth for the town he helped create. Perhaps no moment tested his leadership more than when a devastating tornado tore through Rehobeth, causing significant damage that struck the heart of local government itself, including Town Hall. In the wake of that destruction, Mayor Collins remained steady and resolute, working alongside town staff, council members, and neighboring communities to coordinate recovery efforts and restore a sense of normalcy for Rehobeth’s residents. His presence during that crisis exemplified the kind of leader he had always been; someone who showed up when it mattered most.
Mayor Kimberly Trotter reflected on the impact Collins had on the town and those who serve it today. “Mayor Collins gave this town something that can never be taken away, a foundation built on hard work and genuine love for this community,” said Mayor Trotter. “He didn’t just serve Rehobeth, he helped create it, and everything we accomplish today stands on the shoulders of his dedication.
On behalf of the Town Council and the entire Rehobeth community, we are deeply grateful for his years of service and the impact he has had on our area.” Throughout his years in office, Mayor Collins held to a simple but powerful belief, that Rehobeth was a community where old-fashioned values, friendly neighbors, and the promise of tomorrow could all exist in harmony. He often spoke of the town as a place defined not just by its growth, but by its character. The Town of Rehobeth extends its deepest condolences to the Collins family and to all who knew and loved him.
Kevin has been with the Cottonwood Fire Department for 3 years! Kevin is a 2021 graduate of Cottonwood High School and is a home town boy who loves helping others! Kevin also serves in multiple other rolls in several organizations including Assistant Fire Chief of Lovetown FD and Chaplin for the Houston County Fire Association, among others! Kevin has been involved in the fire service in some capacity his entire life! Kevin’s biggest blessing is his faith. He serves as Assistant Youth Pastor at Union Hill Baptist Church in Cottonwood!
We will be open Monday and will be here Saturday and Sunday receiving cattle for the Monday Sale.
Slaughter classes steady to firm higher. Replacement bred cows and pairs steady to strong . Calves and feeder cattle 5
sharply higher again, with many classes 20 to 40 dollars higher !! All buyers here and very aggressive !! Demand is outstanding !! Fed Cattle in the West last week trading at 245 to 246 with Iowa to 257 !
Thank you all for your business and friendship !! And remember, we are not here just to sell your cattle, we are here to do what ever it takes to get every penny we can for your cattle.
GENEVA COUNTY: 10:29 AM. Geneva County 911 dispatched Hartford Fire – Rescue and Geneva County Sheriff Department to Highnote Road at Hartford to a man who fell from a horse. Reports to 911 CPR was in progress and a man on a horse would meet responders at the road.
Survival Flight was auto launched by Geneva County 911. Slocomb Fire – Rescue was dispatched with the ATV.
On arrival of emergency units it was determined the man was deceased. Geneva County 911 contacted Geneva County Coroner Donny Adkinson. Geneva County 911 cancelled Survival Flight response.
Slocomb Fire – EMS are transporting officials to the location to victim is at. They will transport the victim to the roadway. Geneva County Deputy Coroner Chad Bright is on the scene.
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Donny Adkinson
Geneva County Coroner
Geneva County, AL — Jimmy Wayne Owen, age 79, of Westville, Florida, died as a result of injuries sustained in a horse-related accident. The incident occurred off Highnote Road in the Hartford area.
Emergency responders from Hartford EMS and Slocomb EMS, along with the Geneva County Sheriff’s Department and the Geneva County Coroner’s Office, responded to the scene.
Slocomb Fire-Rescue is proud to announce that our newly renovated training classroom is officially complete and fully operational. This project included the finishing of drywall, fresh paint, new flooring, installation of a drop ceiling, upgraded lighting, insulation, air conditioning, and the addition of new tables, chairs, a podium, computer systems, televisions, speakers, cameras, and major IT enhancements.
This upgraded training space will greatly improve our ability to provide high-quality, hands-on education and continuing training for our firefighters and EMS personnel. It also allows us to host regional classes, certifications, and joint training opportunities with neighboring departments—strengthening emergency response capabilities across our entire area. By investing in training, we are directly investing in the safety and well-being of the citizens we proudly serve.
This project was made possible through a generous $30,000 grant from Wiregrass RC&D We are incredibly grateful for their support and commitment to improving emergency services in our community.
Thank you to everyone who played a role in bringing this project to life. We look forward to using this space to better serve Slocomb and the surrounding communities for years to come.
Slocomb Mayor Rob Hinson Weston Spivey Geneva County Commissioner District One U.S. Representative Barry Moore City of Slocomb
Wallace on Wheels made a stop at CHS to assist seniors in the next step of the journey! Students were able to apply, register for classes, discuss financial aid options, and talk about Student Support Services on the Wallace campus.
We’re thankful for the partnership we have with WCC and excited for their Future Govs!
