Tonight: County Conversation
Tonight’s the Night, Houston County!
The County Conversation town hall is happening TONIGHT at:
Farm Center in Dothan
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Representatives from the Sheriff’s Department, Probate Judge’s Office, Road & Bridge, and Revenue Commission will be there to share updates and hear your feedback.
Don’t miss this opportunity to share your perspective with county leaders and help shape the future of Houston County. We hope to hear from you tonight! ![]()
Commissioner Tracy Adams also encourages those who don’t live in this particular district to attend!

Lightning strike starts fire at Coffee County home
A lightning strike hit and ignited a home in Coffee County, according to Coffee County EMA Director Grant Lyons.
Just as a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the area, a 911 came through around 3 a.m. early Thursday morning, saying lightning had hit a home and blown out a window, also lighting the house on fire. A lightning strike also possibly hit a nearby tree.
Goodman Fire responded and called mutual aid from New Brockton Fire, Elba Fire and Enterprise Fire.
The attic of the home was ablaze when fire units arrived, initially limited enough so units could make an interior attack, but the attic collapsed.
Firefighters were thankfully able to save a number of precious items.
Lyons said the 911 caller and his wife were able to exit the house safely. Neither were injured, nor did they experience any smoke inhalation.
5:20 PM: Critical wreck at West Main and Woodland
Dothan Fire is responding to what was dispatched as a critical wreck at West Main Street and Woodland Drive.
Two vehicles were involved in the wreck, with airbag deployment reported.
One patient is complaining of chest pain.
On-scene units said all patients were walking around. Moderate damage is reported.
UPDATE: Enterprise Police arrest suspect in shooting
UPDATE: Enterprise Police arrested Laquenton Decraig Sheridan, age 42, of Enterprise, and he was charged with first-degree assault.
He was arrested yesterday evening, but his arrest was announced today. Sheridan was taken to the Coffee County Jail.
ORIGINAL: Enterprise Police are searching for a shooting suspect.
EPD responded to a shots fired call the 800 block of North Ouida street just before 3 p.m. Monday.
A victim was found with a gunshot wound to the shoulder, but there was no suspect to be found.
Criminal investigators determined there had been an argument between the suspect and victim before the shooting.
No more information will be released at the time — but if you have any information on the case, call (334) 347-2222 or leave a tip at www.enterprisepd.com.
‘What Is a Woman’ Act headed to Ivey’s desk
A bill defining sex as determined at birth passed the Alabama House Wednesday morning, and it’s now headed to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk — she’s already indicated she will sign the bill to codify it to Alabama law.
SB79 defines a female as someone whose reproductive system produces ova and a male as someone whose reproductive system produces sperm.
Transgender men and women, along with other allies, appeared at public hearings to oppose the bill, saying it would allow harassment and marginalization of transgender and intersex people.
The bill’s supporters say it would protect women and girls in spaces like restrooms and locker rooms.
“The purpose of this act is to bring clarity, certainty, and uniformity to the laws of Alabama regarding sex discrimination, equality of the sexes, and benefits or services specifically provided to males and men and to females and women,“ the bill says.
Republican leadership in the House unusually limited debate on the bill to 10 minutes, an aside from the usual process of allowing unlimited debate. Democrats said the 10-minute limit was unfair to their constituents.
Top Republicans said the time limit was to accommodate a busy day in the legislature, but Democrats decried the limit as unfair, saying they didn’t have enough time to discuss amendments.
