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Rescue units were dispatched to a two-vehicle rollover wreck at Trawick Road (CR 68) in Geneva County, and survival flight was dispatched to take a patient to the hospital.
One vehicle rolled over in the wreck. Three possible injuries were reported.
UPDATE: Three people were taken to the hospital by ground.
Dothan Fire responded to a report of a structure fire at 1529 Third Avenue.
Early reports indicated a fire in the living room of the residence.
Occupants were evacuated, but a pet was possibly still in the building.
On-scene units report flames and smoke visible.
“Heavy fire” was reported through at least half of the house.
The fire is now mostly under control.
Deputy Fire Chief David Hasty is on-scene.
Dothan Utilities and Pilcher’s Ambulance are on-scene as well.
Lovetown Fire protected a shed, trailer and home from being burned by an outdoor fire on Rainbow Road just after noon Thursday.
An outdoor fire began on Rainbow Road after a spark from an electrical line, but Lovetown Fire Brush 1 and Command 1 responded and knocked the fire back. Cottonwood Rescue was in the area to assist.
UPDATE: The missing teenager has been located.
On January 29, 2025, Mirna Candelaria Tec-Acte left the area of Mill Avenue in Enterprise, AL, and has not returned. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and white and blue high-top tennis shoes. Her direction of travel is unknown at this time. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Mirna Tec-Acte, please contact the Enterprise Police Department at (334) 347-1211.
A former Headland High School coach was found dead after being reported missing.
Samuel “Sammy” Jackson, 59, was a Henry County Hall of Fame member who played for and graduated from Headland in 1982. He coached at Headland High from 2020-22.
He went missing on Sunday while working as an Uber Eats driver in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he used to coach at the local university.
Jackson was last seen at a Dollar General in the Warner Robbins or Macon area.
While reports indicate he spoke to his wife on Sunday, his wife received a text from his phone around 2 a.m. Monday asking what his Social Security number was.
His vehicle was found in Bonaire. It was unlocked and had items strewn around the seats and floorboard.
It’s currently unclear if foul play is suspected in his death. The investigation is ongoing.
