Rescue units were dispatched to a critical wreck on Highway 231 at Madrid.
A rollover wreck was reported, with one patient trapped in the vehicle. Injuries are currently unknown, but a 911 call reported someone bleeding.
Reports say a vehicle is on fire.
Dothan Utilities Crews need to have a power outage on Tuesday, February 11th, starting at 5:00 a.m. The outage should not last more than 1 hour.
The issue is on Reeves Street, inside the Ross Clark Circle (please see map for affected areas). The area will approximately be South of the Ross Clark Circle to Stough Street and East of Reeves Street to Ozark Street, Cordova Street, and Graduate Street.
City officials are expected to in the coming weeks vote on a permanent city manager, choosing between the man who’s been doing the job and two prospective newcomers.
CANDIDATE 1: Randy Morris has been employed with the City of Dothan for 26 years. He was raised in Ozark and graduated from a Wiregrass high school before graduating from the University of Alabama. He also served in the Navy for over three years, according to his LinkedIn. He’s been leading the city as interim city manager since April of last year after the city commission rejected to renew the previous city manager’s contract. Sources indicate Morris is the choice for Mayor Mark Saliba, D3 Bradley Bedwell and D6 David Crutchfield.
CANDIDATE 2: Rich Tucker is a high-ranking officer at Fort Novosel working with the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence. He attended West Point after graduating from Appalachian State University, according to his LinkedIn. Online reports indicate he was deployed several times. Sources say he’s the preferred choice for D4 John Ferguson and D5 Gantt Pierce, who reportedly want a military man to take the job.
CANDIDATE 3: Redmond Jones has worked in several cities in managerial positions. Reports indicate he was removed from his position in Groveland, Florida, in 2016 after he was accused of covering up purchases by the former city’s police chief. He went to Iowa City afterward but resigned from that position last year. Online reports indicate he’s currently interviewing for a city manager position in Palatka, Florida.
It’s currently unclear which direction D1 Kevin Dorsey and D2 Aristotle Kirkland will go.
DOTHAN: 5:29 PM Dothan 911 dispatched multiple Dothan Fire Engine companies to a structure fire located at 305 West Crawford Street. This is just east of Alice Street intersection.
Multiple Dothan Fire Engines responded, Engine 1 ( Central ), Truck 1 ( Central ), Rehab, Battaltion 1 ( Central ), Pilcher Ambulance and other fire engines.
On arrival this was called as a working structure fire, flames visible, and an offensive attack. Dothan Fireman worked the offensive attack until about 6:29 PM before the fire was called “under control”.
American Red Cross was called to the scene. Dothan Fire Prevention Investigator was called to the scene.
EDGED WEAPON ASSAULT DISPATCHED WHILE FIGHTING THE FIRE
While fighting this fire, at 6:12 PM Dothan 911 dispatched an edged weapon assault at 705 South Lena Street. Dothan Fire Engine 5 ( Eastside ) and Pilcher Ambulance along with Dothan Police. Things were happening rapidly and I think no one was transported and it was reported this was a police matter. The injuries were reported to be a laceration to the arm and foot.
A SECOND STRUCTURE FIRE DISPATCHED WHILE FIGHTING THE CRAWFORD STREET FIRE
6:22 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 908 Lennox Avenue. This street runs off Stringer Street.
Dothan Fire Battalion 2 ( West Main Street ) and multiple other fire engines rolled. Reports to Dothan 911 the back burner of the stove was on fire.
While units were rolling to this fire Dothan Fire “move up” plan was automatically implemented. Dothan Fire Deputy Chief Pete Webb was in service and responding to calls.
The “move up” status is where outer fire stations move inward towards downtown and begin positioning themselves to be prepared to roll in any directions. Also command staff begins preparation on calling in off duty fireman if needed. As they are preparing the on duty command staff are awaiting the first fire engine company to arrive on the scene of Lennox Avenue for a report. On arrival there was no actual structure fire so units were returned to service.
As soon as fire on Crawford Street was called “under control” fireman began breakdown of equipment and fire hoses to get prepared for the 911 call that had not happened yet.
7:38 PM WELL, THE 911 CALL THAT HAD NOT HAPPENED YET, WELL IT JUST HAPPENED
7:38 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a edged weapon assault at 3383 Westgate Parkway. Reports are a 26 year old male has a laceration to the back. Dothan 911 could hear disorderly persons in the background. Seconds later Dothan 911 reported to the responding engine, Engine 9 ( Technology Drive ), the suspect was no longer on the scene.
Pilcher Ambulance is also responding along with Dothan Police.
EDGED WEAPON ASSAULT
REHOBETH: After being sick for several weeks Terry Stokes has re-opened his peanut trailer.
Located at the intersection of Highway 109 and Highway 605, Terry is boiling peanuts today, Sunday, February 9.
So if you want some boiled peanuts today for the ball game, drop by. He will ne there all afternoon until he sells out.
Anyone with questions, call 334-790-4563.
