Dothan Fire was dispatched to a wreck at Highway 231 and Ross Clark Circle.
Early reports indicate at least two vehicles involved in the crash.
One patient is reported to be complaining of leg pain.
Dothan Police are in route to manage traffic.
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.
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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
HENRY COUNTY:
Has No Docket Available Today:
Geneva County Sheriffs issued a BOLO (be on the lookout) for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve as he enters the Wiregrass to deliver presents.
GSCO reported a flying red sleigh driven by reindeer, the lead reindeer’s nose glowing red. They said the sleigh was occupied by a jolly male known as Santa Claus — A.K.A. Saint Nick — flying over Wiregrass skies tonight. He can be heard saying “ho-ho-ho” and “Merry Christmas to all.”
Let’s go through the checklist:
Christmas tree put up? Tree decorated? Presents bought? Presents wrapped? Presents placed gingerly under the tree? Stockings hung? Roast beast in the oven? All the other fixin’s in the works? Family headed to the house? Blankets ready for the kids to make a pallet and sleep over? Out-of-office email created? Christmas cards sent?
I’m exhausted just thinking of everything that needs to be done for Christmas. I’m sure you’re exhausted having to do it.
You may expect me to wax poetic about how wonderful the Christmas season is, how you can feel in the air the kindness and joy, how sweet baby Jesus and the grown one, too, have blessed us infinitely — but I’ll save that for another time.
Christmas is tough for so many. Think about it: the structure of your life goes haywire as work slows down or speeds up, depending on what you do. You suddenly are expected to make extensive plans with family, whether that may be inviting a big group to your home or making an hours-long trek over the hill and through the woods to Grandma’s house. Not only do you have to see family, you have to buy gifts for them and help with a massive meal. You have to budget for turkey and ham and iPhones and Barbies and Hot Wheels and Nintendos.
All that’s combined with the scientific fact the average Alabamian starts to feel a Vitamin D deficiency around December, since there’s less sunlight and you’re not likely to spend as much time outdoors. It’s called seasonal affective disorder — also aptly known as SAD.
So all the family stress, financial worry, and plan-making, especially when combined with the notion Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to depression and anxiety, all mean many of us are riding the struggle sleigh and hitting every chimney along the way.
Reader, know you aren’t alone.
It can feel incredibly overwhelming when everyone around you seems to be holly-jolly and gung-ho for the holidays. Or, if you’re like me, and you don’t have a supermassive family to tend to for the holidays, you may feel a little left out from the Christmas cheer.
Save your “Bah, humbugs” for another Christmas; we will get through this together.
Blah, blah, stay on the nice list, blah, blah, reason for the season… They’re cliches because they’re true.
Consider donating your time. Find a place to volunteer on Christmas. Lots of churches have Christmas events, and they need volunteers. Maybe see if your local senior center will accept some visitors and a home-made dessert. Maybe bring something for the service workers who have clock in on Christmas to make popcorn at the movie theater, ring up last-minute cans of condensed milk at the grocery store or make fast-food hamburgers for travelers.
Furthermore, pay attention.
Watch for the wrinkle in a stranger’s brow that may indicate they’re having a tough time. Walk up to someone and pay them a simple and genuine compliment and a “Merry Christmas.” The little things go a long way.
Pay it forward this Christmas, whatever “it” may be for you. Donate your time and money.
Most importantly, think of what you want and need this Christmas, and try to give it to others. I guarantee you’ll feel at least a little better.