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08:52 AM Mike Schmitz Family Makes Donation to Historic Dupree School.

ASHFORD-HOUSTON COUNTY:        On Monday Friends of Dupree School gathered at the Historic  Dupree School for a special presentation from Mike Schmitz.

There is a lot going on at Historic Dupree School. An addition will be added to the site with ADA compliant restrooms. This addition will not in any way change from the Historic School Building. In March there is a Blue Grass Music Festival which will be held.

On Monday the owner of Mike Schmitz Automotive Group, Former two term Dothan Mayor, Mike Schmitz, presented the Historic Dupree School with a check for $ 25,000.00 to help with the project. Mike Schmitz has been impressed with the Historic Dupree School and the hard work which has been done to preserve history.

 

3:43 PM   BOLO- Can you help Identify?

3:34 PM Enterprise Police Department Seeks Your Help Identifying

 The Enterprise Police Department is seeking the assistance of our local and surrounding communities in identifying the individual in the pictures. This individual is a person of interest in a theft investigation involving an incident at Walmart on February 6th, 2026. We are requesting that anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual contact us at (334) 347-2222 or leave an anonymous tip at www.enterprisepd.com. 

12:35 pm    ATV Accident Claims Life Of 9-Year-Old Boy

12:35 pm ATV Accident Claims Life Of 9-Year-Old Boy

JACKSON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS

A tragic crash in Jackson County has claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy and left three other children critically injured.

According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Sunday night, Feb. 15, on Sandridge Church Road in Grand Ridge.

Troopers say the 9-year-old boy was driving an ATV east from a private residence located at 3111 Sandridge Church Road. At the same time, a 27-year-old man from Sneads was traveling south on Sandridge Church Road, just north of Mary Lane, in an SUV.

Investigators report the ATV entered the southbound lane directly into the path of the SUV. The driver of the SUV attempted to brake but was unable to avoid the collision. The front of the SUV struck the left side of the ATV.

Authorities say the impact redirected the ATV in a southerly direction. All four children on the ATV — the 9-year-old driver and three passengers ages 4, 9, and 10 — were ejected and thrown southeast of the crash site.

The 9-year-old boy driving the ATV suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The three child passengers sustained critical injuries.

The SUV driver and his 21-year-old passenger were not injured.

Both vehicles came to rest north of Mary Lane, blocking both northbound and southbound lanes of Sandridge Church Road.

The crash remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

UPDATE @ 3:56 PM🚨 9:22 AM   -URGENT – MISSING CHILD  – ENTERPRISE🚨

UPDATE @ 3:56 PM🚨 9:22 AM -URGENT – MISSING CHILD  – ENTERPRISE🚨

🚨 URGENT – MISSING CHILD 🚨
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A 3-YEAR-OLD CHILD has been reported MISSING from her home.
She was last seen ASLEEP IN HER BED — the door was later found OPEN.
UNKNOWN DIRECTION OF TRAVEL.
📍 Last Seen Area: Apache Drive, Enterprise
👧 Child Information
Name: Genises Nova Reid
Age: 3
Height: 2’5”
Weight: 30 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Clothing: Pink Minnie Mouse pajamas (top & bottom)
Please CHECK YOUR YARDS, PORCHES, SHEDS, CARS, AND CAMERAS — RIGHT NOW.
If you live near Apache Drive or nearby neighborhoods, step outside and look.
📞 If you have ANY information or see this child:
Contact Enterprise Police Department immediately
(334) 347-2222
🙏 Share this post. Wake your neighbors. Help bring this baby home safely.
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🚨 UPDATE @ 4:00 PM – MISSING CHILD INVESTIGATION 🚨

Police in Enterprise say they will hold a press conference this afternoon regarding the disappearance of 3-year-old Genises Nova Reid. The announcement is expected around 3:30 p.m.

According to trusted law enforcement sources in Coffee County, neighbors told investigators that Genises has not been seen on Apache Drive for approximately one month, raising additional concerns as the investigation continues.

📞 Anyone who has seen Genises at any time since the beginning of the year is urged to contact Enterprise Police Department immediately at (334) 347-2222. Authorities say even the smallest detail could be critical in determining what happened. ⚠️ This remains an active and developing investigation.

Please continue to share this information and report anything you may know.

08:25 AM.   Video Footage of Vehicle Chase In Dothan – In Custody

08:25 AM. Video Footage of Vehicle Chase In Dothan – In Custody

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DOTHAN:     08:25 AM.   Dothan Police have been in a chase. The chase has ended on Ross Clark Circle in front of Hyundai.

The chase is believed to have traveled down South Oates to Ross Clark Circle where it turned north.

At this time there are about 15 law enforcement vehicles on Ross Clark Circle in front of Hyundai. Suspect is in custody.

Do not know why the person would not stop. What has gone from a traffic stop to now the driver has a felony.

Houston County Sheriff Department was also getting in position for spikes when the chase ended.