DOTHAN: 9:07 PM Dothan 911 dispatched multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to reports of a structure fire located at 505 S. Iroquois Avenue. This street runs off Fortner Street just west of Woodland.
At the time of dispatch the responding fire engine companies were advised flames from fuse box, resident refused to evacuate due to animals.
9:07 PM Call hits 911 and emergency units dispatched.
9:11 PM Fire Engine Company 10 ( West Main ) arrives on the scene. Reports a single story residential structure, no smoke or flames visible. Instructs all incoming fire engines go to Level 1 staging.
9:12 PM Truck 1 ( Central ) arrived on the scene. Fire Engine Company 2 ( Lakewood ) arrives on the scene. Battalion Chief Jack Woods arrives on the scene.
9:13 PM Fire Engine Company 1 ( Central ) arrives on the scene. Pilcher Ambulance arrives on the scene.
9:15 PM Battalion Chief Jack Woods has had a face to face with Engine 10, fire in electrical panel, attempting disconnect from outside. Dispatch Dothan Utilities. Rehab Truck ( Lakewood) on scene.
9:16 PM Primary search of inside, all clear, non one inside the residence. Interior crew asks for dry can and a fan at the front door.
9:20 PM Battalion Chief Jack Woods reports utilities disconnected from outside, still request Dothan Utilities respond. Scene under control, all fire engine companies, Rehab, Pilcher Ambulance can return to service. Dothan Fire Engine Company 10 ( West Main ) and Truck 1 ( Central ) can handle.
9:20 PM Fire Engine Companies begin to return to service.
9:23 PM Nothing to do with this call but 9:23 PM Dothan Fire Engine 9 ( Technology Drive ) off to an assault call on Maplecliff Drive. Suspect struck victim with a baseball bat.
DOTHAN: On Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba, Associate Commissioners Daniels, Kirksey, Bedwell, Stock, Pierce and Crutchfield, along with Dothan City Manager Randy Morris will most likely pass a resolution for a STUDY for $ 94,500.00.
This my friends, is a prelude to a rate hike on your utilities in Dothan Alabama.
The Mayor makes a salary of $ 42,000.00 per year, each commissioner $ 21,000.00 per year. The combined total is $ 147,000.00 per year. Add another $ 225,000.00 for the Dothan City Manager. The City Manager salary is probably higher now because of raises he has gotten. So we are now up to a combined cost of $ 372,000.00 a year. Then add the Finance Director, which guessing is around $ 140,000.00 a year, at least, and Utility Director which is probably $ 160,000.00 a year. So now we are at $ 672,000.00 a year.
These 9 people can ot decide if the Utilities Division of the City of Dothan is making a profit or not. So the City of Dothan will spend another $ 94,500.00 to say to the customers of the City of Dothan Utilities, HEY … we had a study and we need to take more money from your pocket. I can tell you now, the findings WILL BE, they need to increase your rates !!!!!
# 19 ON AGENDA Res. No._________Entering into a consulting services agreement with Jackson Thornton Co., P.C. for a utility revenue requirement analysis and cost study at a fee of $94,500.00 for the first year and a monthly fee of $1,825.00 after the initial term.
The Chipley Police Department has released body camera footage showing a foot pursuit that occurred following the arrest of Laderious Pittman in connection with a reported theft at Shoe Depot.
The footage shows Pittman fleeing on foot before being pursued by officers. The chase ended a short time later when Pittman was apprehended and taken into custody without further incident.
According to the Chipley Police Department, Pittman was on probation at the time of his arrest, following a previous 10-year prison sentence for manslaughter by culpable negligence and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon.
Police officials said the incident highlights officer training and response in safely bringing situations to a resolution while protecting the community.
A Freeze Warning is in effect for Southeast Alabama, South Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle Monday night into early Tuesday morning as temperatures drop to near 23 degrees.
Clear skies and calm winds are expected to allow temperatures to fall quickly overnight, with the coldest conditions occurring between midnight and 8 a.m. CST Tuesday. Lows are forecast to dip into the mid to upper 20s, creating widespread frost and freeze conditions.
Residents are urged to take precautions to protect sensitive plants, outdoor faucets, and exposed plumbing. Garden plants should be covered, outdoor pipes insulated or allowed to drip, and potted plants brought indoors if possible.
The freeze is expected to be brief, with temperatures rising by mid-morning Tuesday.
Looking ahead, Tuesday will be sunny and pleasant with highs near 59 degrees. Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low 60s, with a slight chance of showers late Wednesday night.
Another weather system moves in Thursday, bringing a 40% chance of showers during the day and a higher chance of rain — possibly including a thunderstorm — Thursday night. Highs are expected near 72 degrees.
Conditions improve heading into the weekend, with sunny skies Friday and highs near 65, followed by a pleasant weekend with temperatures in the mid-60s to low-70s.
