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.
All Persons are Innocent until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law.
TOP-Theft of Property
RSP-Receiving Stolen Property
UPCS-Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
DV-Domestic Violence
POM-Possession of Marijuana
UPDP-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
DUI-Driving Under the Influence
Public Intox-Public Intoxication
FUCC-Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card
FTA-Failure to Appear
UBEV-Unlawful Breaking & Entering A Vehicle
PFI-Possession of a Foreign Instrument
UPRCS-Possession or Receipt of Control Substance
DWS-Driving While Suspended
NWNI-Negotiating with a Worthless Negotiable Instrument
UMCS-Unlawful Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance
DWR-Driving While Revoked
UP-RCS- Unlawful Possession/Receiving Controlled Substance
CCO-Community Corrections
Y/O-Youthful Offender
NSF- Insufficient Funds Check – Negotiating with a Worthless Instrument
NDL-No Driver’s License
UDCS-Distribution of Controlled Substance
TOD-Theft By Deception
UMCS- Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance
TOS- Theft of Severance
The much loved “Stars under the Stars: Family Movie Night” series is back and ready to bring an evening of family fun to the community. On February 7, 2025, join a special screening of the heartwarming animated film, The Wild Robot, at the Westgate Recreation Center Gym, located at 501 Recreation Rd., Dothan, AL 36303.
Due to chilly wintry weather, this event has moved from its usual outdoor setting at Wadlington Park in Downtown Dothan to the cozy indoor venue of Westgate Gym. So, grab your loved ones, bundle up, and head over for a night of entertainment that’s sure to warm your hearts!
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. Admission is completely free, and popcorn is included, making it a fun and affordable evening for the whole family. In addition to the free popcorn, there will be other paid offerings available, including water and drinks for just $1 each. All proceeds from these sales will benefit our Afterschool Program.
To make the evening even more enjoyable, guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy and comfortable experience. For those who prefer not to bring their own seating, bleacher seating will also be available. This is a perfect opportunity for families to come together and enjoy a night of entertainment in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic night of family fun! Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to see you there for a memorable evening at Westgate Gym.
DOTHAN: These court cases are scheduled in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Houston and Henry County Alabama:
Note: Juvenile court doesn’t have Public Records. Judge Lori Collier Ingram and Judge Henry “D” Butch Binford Handle all Juvenile Cases.
Note: Domestic Violence is not always an abuse case; they could be seeking Petition for Custody and Petition to Modify.
HOUSTON COUNTY:
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL COURT JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Each morning has initial appearances. These are people who have not made a bond. They are required to be seen by a Judge or Magistrate within 48 to 72 hours of their arrest. Judge Lewis follows the law; even when on holiday he or another Judge comes to the Houston County Jail for initial appearances.
These Persons are seen via a TV screen from the jail to the courtroom.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL JUDGE BENJAMIN LEWIS: Has District-Civil with 7
cases for Unlawful Detainer. He also has Domestic Relation with 12 cases for Protection from Abuse X 9,
Elder Abuse X 2, Contempt/Rule NISI.
HONORABLE HOUSTON COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL JUDGE R TODD DERRICK: Has Domestic Relations with
1 case for Petition for Custody . He also has Circuit-Civil with 4 cases for Other TORT, Negligence-General
X 2, Contract/EJMNT/SEIZU.
HENRY COUNTY:
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL JUDGE JAMES D PETERSON: Has Traffic with 1 case
for DUI. He also has District-Criminal with 2 cases for Possess Marijuana 2nd , Criminal Trespass 1st .
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY DISTRICT-CRIMINAL JUDGE SPENCER W SANZEY: Has Traffic with 20 cases
ranging from DUI/Speeding/ Drive W/Suspended, Open Container Viola, No Child Restraint, Switched
Tag and Follow too Close. He also has District-Criminal with 37 cases ranging from Possess Marijuana 2nd ,
Possess/Receipt Cont, Public Intoxication, Use/Possess Drug Par and Assault 3rd .
HONORABLE HENRY COUNTY CIRCUIT-CIVIL JUDGE M JOHN STRRNSLAND III: Has Circuit-Civil with 1
case for Negligence-General.