PIKE COUNTY: Pike County Sheriff Criminal Investigators and Pike County Sheriff Deputies are on the scene and responding to a gunshot death.
The scene is located on Pike County Road 2229. This road is off of Elba Highway, Highway 87, which Highway 87 runs off Highway 167 which goes from Troy to Enterprise.
One person is deceased on the scene. All of the circumstances are not known at this time.
Pike County Coroner is responding to the scene along with criminal investigators with Pike County Sheriff Department.
RSN will contact Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas for further information later this morning.
UPDATE: The Pike County Coroner confirmed the gunshot wound appeared to be self-inflicted.
WASHINGTON D.C.: Under Democratic President Joe Biden, reports are that he pardoned an 8,064 people convicted or serving time.
One person who was pushing pardons was Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network. One organization reports that Rev. Al Sharpton was paid $940,054 in bonus money over a seven year period and paid $1,046,948.
Rev. Al Sharpton pushed for Jesse Jackson, Jr. to get a pardon. From all reports former President Joe Biden (D) did not pardon him.
The co-defendant with Rev. Kenny Glasgow was Willie Frank Peterson.
In a search on Willie Frank Peterson from www.bop.gov, it indicates he was released from United States Federal Custody on January 21, 2025, the day after Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States of America and Joe Biden was officially presidential history.
And the paperwork, if former President Joe Biden did issue the pardon, probably did not make it through the system until one day after power change.
The pardons were the highest in modern history by any President.
So brotherly love from Al Sharpton did not pass to his half brother for some reason.
Law enforcement have arrested Grooms for an alleged assault.
He was charged with one count of assault and two counts of criminal mischief.
Grooms was trying to enter Fort Novosel at the Daleville gate when security recognized him from a BOLO issued Wednesday morning.
Grooms was not armed at the time of his arrest.
HPD says Grooms attacked a family member with a metal pipe and destroyed a neighbor’s property.
Grooms was taken to the Geneva County Jail.
ORIGINAL:
Channon Bernard Grooms is wanted by the Hartford Police Department for felony and misdemeanor charges. If you see this person call the Non-Emergency line at 334-588-2222. He is to be considered armed and dangerous at this time.
Many are aware the House of Ruth as a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence — but their services are far more expansive than many know.
House of Ruth Criminal Justice Specialist LaRita Bighems briefed law enforcement and emergency services this month on the wide range of services the organization provides at a widely-attended talk in early January and another briefing today.
Not only does House of Ruth provide shelter for those who need to get out of domestic violence situations, but they also offer court advocacy and support.
The House of Ruth can attend court with victims of domestic abuse victims and help guide them through the court system, helping them obtain protection order from their abusers and more.
But they also help victims get out of the homes where abuse happened by offering shelter, helping victims move, and providing transportation.
They can assist with housing and utility deposits, gas cards, Uber fees, and bus tickets to get away from an abusive situation. They can help get driver’s licenses and new IDs as well.
Furthermore, if victims are put in a situation where they lose access to their medication, the House of Ruth can help them get medication safely. The House of Ruth can also help victims get signed up for health insurance.
The House of Ruth also has resources for men who are victims of domestic violence.
“A lot of people don’t know that we offer those services, and so that’s part of the program. We do, of course, offer safe shelter to for the nine counties that we do serve, but the court side of it is, you can file for the House of Ruth for there to be somebody who will go to court with you. There’s somebody who will help you file that protection order. There’s somebody who can help you file for divorce or help with child custody,” Bighems said. “I think if victims were just aware that you can call the House of Ruth and have an advocate, have somebody walk you through the process, explaining to you what’s going to happen… I think that would make a big difference.”
But victims should know they need to come to court, otherwise the case can be thrown out after missing court twice.
Bighems also said victims may not feel they can go to court or file a police report on their worst day, but allowing law enforcement and judges to see any physical harm could help their case.
While the House of Ruth doesn’t require a police report to have access to their services, Bighems and attending Dothan Police officers discussed that victims shouldn’t be afraid to file a police report for abuse, as that report could help their case in the future.
Officers said those reports, even without pressing charges, can help establish a pattern of abuse for court action in the future and help in obtaining protection orders.
The House of Ruth shelter is open 24 hours a day. They can pick victims up only from the police department or the hospital, as the shelter is in a safe location.
If you or someone you love is in a domestic violence relationship or has been a victim of sexual assault please call the House of Ruth 24-hour help line now (334) 793-2232
NOTE: JUVENILE RECORDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO POST. JUDGE LORI COLLIER INGRAM & JUDGE BUTCH BINFORD HANDLE ALL JUVENILE CASES:
HOUSTON COUNTY:
CV-Circuit-Civil:
38-CV-2025-900038.00 Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC Vs David Bell (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) with
Judge Todd Derrick
38-CV-2025-900039.00 American Express National Bank Vs Samuel AKA Samuel B Kyle
(Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $9189.02 with Judge John Steenland
38-CV-2025-900040.00 Cody Catrette Vs Bama RV Service Inc (Damages Pers Prop) with Judge
Butch Binford
DV-District-Civil:
38-DV-2025-90091.00 Real Estate Service of Dothan Vs Tony Richardson and any and all Other
Occupants (Unlawful Detainer) $1380.00 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-DV-2025-900092.00 Barstone Holdings LLC DBA Barstone Apartments Vs Stacy McGonagil
(Unlawful Detainer) $1239.00 with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-DV-2025-900093.00 Southeastern Oral Maxillofacial and Facial Cosmetic Vs Sherry Anderson
(Misc DV Case) $6710.71 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
SM-Small Claims:
38-SM-2025-900380.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Josh Amerspek (Account
Collection) $2151.64 with judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900381.00 Capital One Vs Brenda G Atwood (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $2540.54
with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900382.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Anthony Long (Misc SM Case) $1646.96 with
Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900383.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Jeffrey Whitley (Misc SM Case) $1741.47 with
Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900384.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Craige
Leonard Florence (Account Collection) $1020.22 with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900385.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Mykera
Jalaine Ingram AKA Hill (Account Collection) $3090.81 with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900386.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Lanie Dykes (Account Collection)
$1357.37 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900387.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Una May
Seaton (Account Collection) $262.14 with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900388.00 Dale Medical Center Vs Tammy Weaver (Account Collection) $254.73
with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900389.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Timothy
John Toole (Account Collection) $596.59 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900390.00 Wiregrass Orthodontic Specialists LLC Vs Brittany McClendon (Misc SM
Case) $5999.99 with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900391.00 Southeast Health FKA Southeast Alabama Medical Center Vs Kali Lynn
Hyatt (Account Collection) $2273.15 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900392.00 Capital One Vs Joshua A Long (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $5528.25 with
Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900393.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Steven Stanford (Misc SM Case) $3527.15
with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900394.00 Southern Sleep Clinics LLC Vs Brandley Sophia (Misc SM Case) $603.18
with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900395.00 Discover Bank Vs Madison S Danner (Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU) $1540.90
with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900396.00 All South Urgent Care Inc Vs Caitlin Johnson (Misc SM Case) $338.80
with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900397.00 Southern Bone & Joint Vs Franklin Yarbrough (Misc SM Case) $546.71
with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900398.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Lisa Nunez (Account Collection)
$985.34 with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900399.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Sharon Ford (Account Collection)
$1100.49 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900400.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Denise Drake (Account Collection)
$1653.30 with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900401.00 Crown Asset Management LLC Assignee of Comenity Bank (King Size) Vs
Zacorious Verner (Account Collection) $1434.97 with Judge Lori Collier Ingram
38-SM-2025-900402.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Ashlee Flowers (Account
Collection) $2373.87 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900403.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Timothy Hughes (Account
Collection) $1987.05 with Judge Benjamin Lewis
38-SM-2025-900404.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Haley R Capan (Account
Collection) $1564.14 with Judge Lori Collier ingram
CC-Circuit-Criminal:
Judge Moulton had 4 cases for Probation Rev Rec Stolen Prop 1st , Theft/Deception 2nd X 2. Judge
Richardson had 4 cases for Possess/Receipt Cont X 2, Chem End Child Exp. Pistol Certain Person.
DC-District Criminal:
Judge Moulton had 4 Possess/Receipt Cony X 3, Obstruct Justice. Judge Lewis had 7 cases for
DV Strangulation, Minor Possess Tobacco X 2, Fugitive from Justice, Rec Stolen Prop 2nd , Forgery
3rd and Retail Theft 3rd .
TR-Traffic:
Judge Lewis had 31 cases ranging from Expired Tag, Speeding, Reckless Driving, No Drivers
License, Drive W/Suspended and Expired License.
Henry County:
DV-District-Civil:
37-DV 2025-900011.00 Mariner Finance LLC Vs Dasy Hayden (Account Collection) with Judge
Spencer Danzey
SM-Small Claims:
37-SM-2025-90038.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Melinda M Bond (Account
Collection) $1625.68 with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-SM-2025-90039.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Geri East (Account Collection)
$831.70 with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-SM-2025-90040.00 Midland Credit Management Inc Vs Kristen R McCormick (Account
Collection) $894.74 with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-SM-2025-900041.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Stephanie Dexter (Account
Collection) $1548.78 with Judge Spencer Danzey
37-SM-2025-900042.00 Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC Vs Michelle Hennessy (Account
Collection) $1153.21 with Judge Spencer Danzey
DC-District-Criminal:
Judge Danzey had 4 cases for Possess/Receipt Cont, Paraphernalia Misdem, Ill Possess of
Prescription, Possess marijuana 2nd .
TR-Traffic:
Judge Danzey had 4 cases for Speeding.
ORIGINAL: Medicaid reimbursement portals were down Tuesday in every U.S. state as President Donald Trump’s administration enacted a funding freeze on federal grants and loans.
The White House said it was aware of the outage and said it expected systems to be “back online shortly” without payments being affected. The new White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wasn’t able to guarantee that people on Medicaid wouldn’t see a cutoff.
She also insisted the pause is temporary.
The Payment Management Services (PMS) web portal organizations use currently warns that due “to Executive Orders regarding potentially unallowable grant payments, PMS is taking additional measures to process payments. Reviews of applicable programs and payments will result in delays and/or rejections of payments.”
Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden called it “a blatant attempt to rip away health insurance from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.”
Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley said he had been assured Medicaid would not be affected by the funding freeze.
Over 72 million people in the U.S. were enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in October 2024. Of those enrolled in either program, more than 37 million were children.
