OZARK: 8:34 PM. Ozark – Dale County 911 dispatched Ozark Police and Ozark Fire – Rescue to a vehicle verses a pedestrian accident.
The accident location is in the 200 block of East Highway 27. The roadway is completely blocked. ALEA – Troopers and Dale County Sheriff Deputies are on the scene.
There are critical injuries. More information when available.
UPDATED @ 6:42 AM.
Dale County Coroner John Cawley has identified the deceased as 73 year old Willie Earl Jones. The body will be transported to Montgomery for a post mortem examination by Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences.
SPECIAL NOTE: This call happened at 8:34 PM. WTVY (Ken Curtis – Henderson) at about 8:51 PM posted on Facebook “ #BREAKING Pedestrian killed near Ozark, per reports.” RSN knew this was a fatality when we posted the article. However, RSN lists these matters as Critical until we can confirm family has been notified. As one who has, and currently at times still has to, notify families of deaths of their loved ones, I attempt to hold that it is a fatality until family has been notified. If you have ever had to make those notifications it will forever stick with you. There is no easy way to make the notification or ease the pain in the message you are about to deliver. Having been Coroner at 22 years old and making the notifications, it will forever rest in your mind.
That is the reason RSN holds it is critical until we know family is notified. RSN has made mistakes over the years, but learned from those mistakes. It is not about being first with the news, it is about caring for people.
Blitz jumped out a car window and has been missing since. He is a neutered male golden retriever.
Blitz could be anywhere from Hartford to Dothan.
Please call Tori at (334) 796-4385 if you’ve seen him. The owner requests to please contact them even if you believe you hit Blitz.
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM MY GRANDMOTHERS HOUSE IN GENEVA AND WENT DOWN 123 STRAIGHT TO DOTHAN ALL THE WAY TO 84. So far we have not seen him on 84
WICKSBURG/ CHAPELWOOD/ FLOWERS CHAPEL ROAD: MY DOG JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR WINDOW TONIGHT BETWEEN 5:30-6 PM PLEASE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR HIM AND PLEASE PRAY FOR ME THAT I FIND HIM. THIS DOG IS MY LIFE.
PLEASE CALL (334) 796-4385 (Tori- his mama)IF YOU SEE HIM
We ask even if you’ve hit him or seen him please let us know! He’s super friendly and doesn’t know a stranger !!! Please he’s My baby
HE COULD BE ANYWHERE FROM HARTFORD TO DOTHAN(before the Mr masters sign!)
His name is Blitz!
He’s a neutered male Golden retriever
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey can’t run another term; so begins the speculation of who will take up the mantle following her tenure.
While no one has officially thrown their hat in the ring, political analysts can estimate some likely candidates.
According to Steve Flowers, an Alabama political columnist, the three most obvious successors would be Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth, Attorney General Steve Marshall, and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate. All three government men are also now term-limited.
Ainsworth is widely considered the favorite among Montgomery top brass; furthermore, Yellowhammer News said he has great fundraising ability, and his name recognition is improving. He’s dedicated to conservative ideals, focusing on workforce development, infrastructure and education.
His biggest strength: he already has about a million dollars worth of spending power.
Furthermore, he’s got the power of the polls.
A survey this month showed 34% support Ainsworth. Pate earned 5% favor, with 1% remaining undecided at the moment.
Marshall and Pate can’t compete with Ainsworth financially, Flowers said; however, they could be eyeing Ainsworth’s current spot.
Pate is popular within rural communities, but he may encounter issues getting the entire state on board to his cause.
Marshall has been a continual name in Alabama news, hammering conservative values into the courts; but he could alienate more moderate voters.
Senator Tommy Tuberville, previously rumored to be considering running for governor, has confirmed he will be seeking another term representing Alabama in the Senate. Who knows—he could make a last-minute switch to state politics instead of going again for the Senate—but it currently seems likely he’ll be staying in Washington.
Marshall may also be eyeing a bid at taking Tuberville’s place; experts have said his federal electability would be better than his state electability.
Many sources also mentioned the possibility of a Fob James-type rich candidate swooping in to essentially buy the governor’s seat.
But at the moment, Will Ainsworth seems to be the man to beat. He has the name recognition; he has the experience; he has the polling; but most importantly, he has the money.
ABBEVILLE: 08:27 AM Henry County 911 dispatched Abbeville Volunteer Fire – Rescue to a structure fire at Two Scoops and A Dog in Abby Plaza on Kirkland Street in Abbeville.
On arrival smoke was visible. No flames were visible.
Mutual aid response from Screamer Volunteer Fire Department and Shorterville Volunteer Fire Department. Abbeville Police Department and Henry County Sheriff Department were on the scene.
Smoke was visible from Two Scoops and A Dog and the next door building, Bootlegger Liquors. There were no flames visible.
The owner of one of the buildings was able to view from the cameras inside and said it looked as if started in the back room.
The combined departments appear to be getting the source under control. NO flames, just smoke.
UPDATED @ 3:50 PM
UNCONFIRMED with authorities, but sources report a compressor overheated which caused the fire.
DOTHAN: These court cases are scheduled in the 20th Judicial Circuit in Houston and Henry County Alabama:
Note: Juveniles don’t have Public Record Judge Lori Collier Ingram and Judge Henry “D” Butch Binford Handle all Juvenile Cases.
Note: Domestic Violence is not always Abuse Cases. They have cases like 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-Criminal with 9 cases for Fugitive from Justice X 2. Attempt to Elude, Incest X 2. Sodom 1st X 2, Rape 1st X 2
