Midland City has officially sworn in Keith Gray as its new chief of police.
The swearing-in ceremony took place Friday, January 2, 2026, marking the beginning of Gray’s leadership of the Midland City Police Department.
Gray’s appointment was approved by the Midland City Council last month in a 3–2 vote, following his selection by Mayor JoAnn Grimsley. He succeeds former Police Chief Willie Powell.
Gray brings extensive law enforcement experience to the position, having previously served as police chief in both Level Plains and Gordon.
In addition to his local law enforcement roles, Gray was appointed by Kay Ivey in December 2024 to serve on the State of Alabama Private Investigation Board.
City officials say Gray’s background and experience will help guide the department forward as he begins his tenure in Midland City.
WICKSBURG: 09:42 AM. Houston County 911 dispatched a structure fire at 13140 West U.S. Highway 84 in Wicksburg. Reports to Houston County 911 smoke and flames visible.
09:53 AM. Wicksburg Volunteer Fire Chief Broc Collins arrived on the scene and reported a two story residential structure, smoke visible no flames.
Bay Springs Volunteer Fire, Wicksburg Volunteer Fire – Rescue, Taylor Volunteer Fire, Slocomb Fire -Rescue, Houston County Sheriff Deputies dispatched and responding. All persons are reported out of the residence.
ANYONE WITH SCENE PICTURES TEXT RICKEY
334-790-1729
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Reports are fire under control.
UPDATED @ 10:20 AM.
Wicksburg Volunteer Fire Chief Broc Collins request Alabama Power Company be enroute.
DOTHAN: 8:40 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance to a critical injury wreck in the 500 block of S. Appletree Street in Dothan. Reports are a single vehicle accident only and power lines are reported down.
Reports to Dothan 911 the vehicle is overturned on it’s roof.
Shortly after arrival of Dothan Fire Engine Company One ( Central ) it was determined driver out of vehicle and not injured. Dothan Utilities was dispatched to the scene to repair the broken pole. If you live in the area and power is out, well, that is the reason.
Dothan Police are in charge of the accident investigation. Alcohol is a possible factor in the accident.
ABBEVILLE: The City of Abbeville – Abbeville Police Chief Marlos Walker, was host all employees of the City of Abbeville days before Christmas for a safety meeting and luncheon saying SALUTE to all who work for the City of Abbeville.
All through the year Abbeville Police Chief Marlos Walker shops and looks for gift items. From toasters, griddles, car jump kits, all different items that Chief Walker finds through the year. Most paid for by Chief Walker personally to be given to the employees as tickets are drawn.
This year the Abbeville Mayor had a prior commitment and could not be on hand. All Abbeville City Councilman were on hand. Everyone enjoyed the meal and had a fun time together of fellowship. The Chief had to hold a brief safety meeting during the luncheon designed to remind the workforce why they wear vests, place cones out and take a few extra steps to be safe.
The luncheon was held at Calvary Baptist Church in Abbeville. A beautiful setting for the luncheon. The blessing for the meal and workforce was given by the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church.
THANK YOU to the City of Abbeville, Abbeville Police Chief Marlos Walker and to Calvary Baptist Church for the fellowship. THANK YOU to each and every person who makes the wheels of Abbeville City government turn and serve the citizens and guests of Abbeville Alabama.
HOUSTON COUNTY: Brantley Bradley was released from Children’s Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday and has returned home.
Brantley underwent his third surgery of 2025 on Tuesday at Children’s Hospital. His original surgery was in 2020 after Dr. Fred Pich found the fluid in his brain was not draining. Dr. Pich called me after Brantley arrived at Southeast Health and said he needed to go to Children’s. Survival Flight was called and Flight Medic Mark Reynolds was on board.
I knew that Brantley was in great hands with Dr. Fred Pich and Mark Reynolds. Both were in my wedding decades ago.
Brantley arrived by Survival Flight with myself, his dad Mike Bradley, his step dad Josh Fails and Uncle Jason McCorkle arriving only 40 minutes behind the helicopter. Not long after arrival Brantley was taken into surgery. The doctors placed a shunt in Brantley.
Overall Brantley has done well. Several complications with the shunt has required going back in several times and this time was placing stents in.
Brantley has had a great attitude and prior to going into surgery on Tuesday was in a good mood. Which makes it easier on parents and grandparents and family.
A lot people lifted Brantley in prayer. ALEA Trooper Tom Norman in 2020 gave Brantley as Trooper Care Bear. Retired now ALEA Trooper Norman checked on Brantley as did many others. The family thanks all who lifted Brantley, medical staff and family in prayer. We all have strong belief in GOD and PRAYER, and we thank each and everyone.
Brantley has had a good day today and hope he has many more. His neck is stiff and he is working on keeping it moving.
DOTHAN: 11:30 AM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police to a suspicious persons in the 2500 block of West Main Street at Edgewood, Midsouth Bank.
As Dothan Police Patrol arrived the black male subject, reported to be wearing a black vest, ran on the foot, south, towards Jamestown. As one time the reports were the subject took the orange vest off as he was running. But the suspect was not fast enough to outrun the Dothan Police Patrol Officer and he was able to apprehend him.
At this time RSN does not know the suspicious circumstances and what exactly the subject was doing. Dothan Police Patrol has subject detained.
