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Geneva County Sheriff: roads still hazardous

Geneva County Sheriff: roads still hazardous

Geneva County roads are still showing ice and snow and are still considered dangerous, according to Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms.

He said crews were out assessing roads and salting bridges again.

“Highway 52 is a mess between Slocomb and Dothan,” he said. “Hartford also had a bad mess.”

He said multiple vehicles had slid off roads, and “several, several” vehicles are off the road between Slocomb and Dothan.

“Yesterday I was out there, and there were vehicles everywhere,” he said.

He said several vehicles had also broken down.

“You cannot drive the speed limit on roads today,” he said.

County roads and dirt roads are still especially considered unsafe.

“I know Dothan is opening roads at 10. More power to them,” he said.

He estimated conditions would improve by noon.

“Most people are thankfully staying in,” he said. “So far, no major injuries. Just major road blockage.”

Icy, trucks off the road: stretch of Hwy 84 East from Beverlye to Forrester

Icy, trucks off the road: stretch of Hwy 84 East from Beverlye to Forrester

A stretch of Highway 84 East is still icy as of 9 a.m., with traffic down to one lane between Beverlye Road and Eddins Road.

According to eyewitness reports, traffic is down to one lane going slowly eastbound. Trucks are having trouble clearing the hill.

Two trucks slid off the road, and one larger truck flipped over.

Dothan Police is there directing traffic.

 

Extreme cold warning: temperatures as low as 12 degrees expected

Extreme cold warning: temperatures as low as 12 degrees expected

Forecasters are projecting temperatures to fall to around 12 degrees tonight amid an extreme cold warning.

First responders have been reporting icy roads. STAY HOME unless it’s absolutely essential you get on the road.

See tips from the National Weather Service on keeping safe below:

  • Wear layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing, and a hat.
  • Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
  • Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
  • Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
  • Minimize travel.
  • Stay indoors during the worst part of the extreme cold.
  • Keep a winter survival kit in your vehicle if you must travel.
  • Check tire pressure, antifreeze levels, heater/defroster, etc.
  • Learn how to shut off water valves for potential pipe bursts.
  • Check on the elderly.
  • Bring pets inside.
City of Dothan updates

City of Dothan updates

Below are updates from the City of Dothan.

The City of Dothan intends to open all local streets at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23rd. If conditions worsen overnight and/or early in the morning on Thursday, we will communicate with the public and let everyone know what changes are to this plan.
City of Dothan offices will reopen on Thursday, January 23rd at 10:30 a.m.
The City of Dothan’s Environmental Services Division will perform regular garbage, recycling, and trash pick-up services on Thursday, January 23rd. This service will be for regular Thursday route customers. Routes may be delayed, so please leave your carts curbside. They will be serviced…possibly a little later than normal.
Garbage, recycling, and trash services for Wednesday route customers will run on Friday, January 24th. All garbage routes will return to a normal schedule on Monday, January 27th.

City of Dothan Municipal Court will suspend all in-Court proceedings until Monday, January 27, 2025.
It is the responsibility of each defendant to contact the Magistrate’s office at 334-615-4150 to make sure their address is updated for receipt of rescheduled court dates.

All Houston County court scheduled Thursday continued

All Houston County court scheduled Thursday continued

All matters scheduled for Thursday in the District and Circuit Courts of Houston County have been continued until a later date.

Parties are encouraged to ensure their correct address is on file with the Houston County Circuit Clerk’s Office as notices of new court dates will be mailed.

Additionally, the Houston County Circuit Clerk’s Office of Houston County, Alabama, will be closed Thursday, January 23, 2025, to ensure the safety and welfare of the employees of the Unified Judicial System. Employees won’t be required to submit annual or sick leave time as this closure is considered administrative leave.