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Dothan man charged with sharing pornographic images of children: DPD

Dothan man charged with sharing pornographic images of children: DPD

A Dothan man is facing charges that he shared underage pornographic images on social media, according to Dothan Police.

Christopher James Edman was booked with seven counts of dissemination of obscene matter involving child sexual abuse.

A tip was submitted to DPD that Edman had shared seven images containing lewd imagery of children.

Each charge carries a $30,000 bond, leading to a whopping $210,000 bond.

Forensic analysis is expected, with more investigation to come into different devices Edman used.

 

Savoy Jones Benefit Golf Tournament coming up

Savoy Jones Benefit Golf Tournament coming up

The 9th annual Savoy Jones Golf Tournament is coming up with a welcome event and auction on May 1 and the tournament on May 2.

The Savoy Jones Benefit Foundation holds a year golf event in honor of Savoy Jones, who passed away at 15 after collapsing during basketball practice. The foundation provides scholarships and leadership opportunities to motivated college students with financial need.

The welcome reception is Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at 5918 Fortner Street in Dothan.

The tournament is on Friday, May 2 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Highland Oaks. Registration is at 8 a.m., and tee time is at 9 a.m.

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Let’s get recreational! Rec developments coming to Webb, Kinsey, Gordon

Let’s get recreational! Rec developments coming to Webb, Kinsey, Gordon

We’re not just getting physical — we’re getting recreational.

The Houston County Commission plans to authorize recreational developments for Webb, Kinsey and Gordon.

At the next meeting on Tuesday, the County Commission is expected to authorize funds for playground equipment in Webb, basketball and pickleball courts in Kinsey, and developments to the boat ramp in Gordon.

Developments in Webb and Kinsey are expected to come from hotel tax funds. The funds developing the Gordon boat ramp come from the Department of Conservation.

Chairman Brandon Shoupe called the moves a strategic effort to encourage people to stay in or move back to an area with low cost of living.

“If we’re going to recruit and retain talent, we’ve got to compete with other communities that are doing the same thing,” he said. “All these things are smart investments. We’re super excited to put this money to work.”

Shoupe running for reelection: “I’m going to suit back up”

Shoupe running for reelection: “I’m going to suit back up”

Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe will be running again in 2026.

“I’m going to suit back up — I’m ready to go,” he said. “I enjoy what I do, and we have a lot of things going.”

He has more plans he wants to see be completed.

“We’re moving in the right direction,” he said.

He said the job is well worth it.

“This is by far the most rewarding job I’ve ever had in my life — and the most challenging. It’s been a learning experience.”

Before his election to his current post, he served eight years as the commissioner for District 4.