The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Southeastern Houston County in southeastern Alabama… Northwestern Decatur County in southwestern Georgia… Southwestern Miller County in southwestern Georgia… Southwestern Early County in southwestern Georgia… Seminole County in southwestern Georgia… * Until 630 AM EDT/530 AM CDT/. * At 552 AM EDT/452 AM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 10 miles west of Donalsonville, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD…Tornado. SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will be near… Donalsonville around 600 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Steam Mill, Saffold, Brinson, Crosby, Davis Park, Little Hope, Lela, Boykin, Cyrene, and Riverturn.
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southeastern Houston County in southeastern Alabama… Jackson County in the Panhandle of Florida… Miller County in southwestern Georgia… Dougherty County in southwestern Georgia… Southeastern Clay County in southwestern Georgia… Eastern Randolph County in southwestern Georgia… Lee County in southwestern Georgia… Baker County in southwestern Georgia… Calhoun County in southwestern Georgia… Early County in southwestern Georgia… Seminole County in southwestern Georgia… Terrell County in southwestern Georgia… * Until 700 AM EDT/600 AM CDT/. * At 558 AM EDT/458 AM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of Plains to near Arlington to Marianna, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include… Colquitt, Newton, Morgan, Albany, Blakely, Dawson, Putney, Marianna, Donalsonville, Leesburg, Edison, Arlington, Shellman, Leary, Smithville, East Albany, Turner City, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Chattahoochee, and Walker.
Today, we are proud to announce the promotion of Corporal Billy Holden to the rank of Sergeant! Sheriff Donald Valenza had the honor of presenting Billy with this well-deserved recognition for his dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving the citizens of Houston County.
Billy has consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic, setting an example for his fellow deputies. We are confident that he will continue to lead with excellence and make a positive impact in his new role.
Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Holden on this exciting milestone in his career! 👏💙
Two men have been issued multiple wildlife citations following an incident involving Canada geese at the Pines Crossing Golf Course in Auburn over the weekend.
The incident gained attention after photos circulated on social media appearing to show two men throwing objects at geese and handling one of the birds by the neck. Efforts are underway to contact the individual who took the photos and reported the incident.
According to Lee County District Court records, Carter Allen McCullough, 20, and Jacob Daniel Dyas Jr., 20, both of Fairhope, were each issued three Alabama Uniform Non-Traffic Citations on March 1.
Court documents show both men were cited for:
Hunting without a license (All Game)
Hunting during a closed season
Hunting without permission (Day)
Fred Holton, manager of Pines Crossing Golf Course, told WRBL that one goose was killed. Holton said the individuals involved were public players and not members of the course.
“This is a first. I’ve been working golf courses since 1981 and never had anything like this happen,” Holton said. “It was upsetting.”
Auburn Police confirmed they are aware of the situation. However, because the case was handled by Alabama Wildlife officials, police said they are not certain whether any geese were injured or killed.
Messages have been left with Alabama wildlife officials seeking additional information. As of publication, no response had been received.
Both men are scheduled to appear in Lee County District Court on April 7, 2026.
Press Release
Geneva County Coroner’s Office
Donny Adkinson, Coroner
Christopher Dewayne Holmes, age 36, of Chancellor, AL, died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle motorcycle accident at the intersection of State Highway 27 and County Road 72.
Mr. Holmes was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Geneva County Sheriff’s Department, ALEA, and Enterprise Rescue responded to the scene.
HOUSTON COUNTY – DISTRICT 3: This evening Taylor Knight and his wife Paige Battles Knight held a campaign kick off.
The kick off was held at CELEBRATION on Highway 605 at Fortner Street. A large crowd of friends and supporters were on hand to hear Taylor’s thoughts as a candidate for District 3, Houston County Commissioner.
The incumbent Houston County Commissioner is not seeking re-election.
Taylor Knight is a life long Houston County resident. He and his wife, Paige, have raised two daughters and one son. They have attended Memphis Baptist Church for decades. Their children attended and graduated from Rehobeth School system.
Taylor Knight is in management with Air Gas in Dothan. He has served on the Southeast Healthcare Authority. He has served ( and might be currently ) as a deacon at Memphis Baptist Church.
Taylor Knight is seeking election as District 3 Houston County Commissioner. A district from Eddins Road at or near Willie Varnum Road, to include Hodgesville, Madrid, Rehobeth, Taylor to Flowers Chapel Road and into Dothan on Main Street toward South Oates Street. ( RSN is going from memory on district boundries.)
