MONTGOMERY: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, age 81, is in the hospital in Montgomery.
On Tuesday night, Governor Kay Ivey spokesperson Gina Maiola released the following statement:
“For the last three weeks, Governor Kay Ivey has experienced some discomfort in her left side. After monitoring the pain and recently feeling slightly short-of-breath, she made the decision to be seen again by her primary care physician earlier today. After he recommended she be evaluated by a surgeon at Baptist Medical Center South, it was determined there was some fluid pushing against her lung.
“While it was not emergent, Governor Ivey wanted to get the procedure done as soon as possible so she can quickly get back to 100% to wrap up the 2026 Regular Session. This afternoon, the governor successfully underwent a minor procedure at Baptist South to remove that fluid. Out of an abundance of caution, she will be monitored at Baptist South in the coming days.
“We are in touch with Governor Ivey, and she says she is determined to make a very speedy and full recovery.”
Two Men Arrested for Drug Trafficking After Months-Long Investigation
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On March 30, 2026, the Narcotics Division executed multiple search warrants related to a months-long investigation into the trafficking of synthetic opioids in the City of Dothan. Investigators located addresses connected to the suspects, Roland Whitfield (22) of Dothan and Dewayne Chambers (53) of Dothan, that were used to distribute illegal narcotics.
During the search warrants, investigators seized an electronic money counter, $9,166 in cash, items used to package narcotics for sale, two firearms, approximately 11,000 fentanyl pills already pressed, and approximately 129 grams of fentanyl powder. Investigators estimate the street value to be close to $250,000. As a result of the investigation and searches, Roland Craig Whitfield (22) of Dothan and Dewayne Brown Chambers (53) of Dothan were each charged with Drug Trafficking-Fentanyl. Both are being held in the Houston County Jail.
The Dothan Police Department has identified an increase in fentanyl and fentanyl-laced narcotics within the community and initiated targeted investigations to identify the source of distribution. As a result of these efforts, a significant quantity of fentanyl has been removed from circulation and will not reach the streets of Dothan.
While this outcome represents an important step in protecting public safety, we recognize that the threat posed by fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics remains ongoing. The Dothan Police Department remains fully committed to identifying those responsible for distributing illegal drugs, making arrests, and working closely with prosecutors to hold offenders accountable.
Our efforts will continue with a focus on disrupting the supply of dangerous substances and safeguarding the health and well-being of our community.
We are open on the Corner of South State Hwy 109 and Hwy 605 Today – Sunday. We open at 10 am until I sale out each day. Come see us today. Hope you have a very Blessed Day
DOTHAN: The Dothan Traffic Signal Division was up today, Sunday. at 5 AM restriping the roadway, installing and fixing traffic signals, placing stop sticks and installing new signs.
Dothan City Manager Randy Morris ordered the changes to East Main Street, at Oates Street intersection to the six lane.
If you travel this way, the first several days DO NOT TAKE Main Street, traveling east or west if you do not have spare time to get to work.
TRAVELING EAST FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH TOWARDS SOUTHEAST HEALTH
As you approach Oates Street intersection, traveling east ( from First Baptist Church towards Southeast Health ), the right lane has stop sticks and you MUST TURN RIGHT.
The middle lane is straight. As you cross Oates Street, still traveling east, it is down to one lane of traffic. As you approach the six lane at Museum Street, the road opens to six lanes.
TRAVELING WEST FROM SOUTHEAST HEALTH TOWARDS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
If you come off the six lane at Museum Street, SLOW DOWN. The three lanes of west bound traffic funnels to only one lane of traffic.
As you pass Foster Street the road widens to two lanes of traffic as you approach Oates Street intersection. Other than pot holes, the road opens back into two lanes traveling west.
OATES STREET, TRAVELING SOUTH, FROM TROY STREET INTERSECTION, SOUTH TO MAIN STREET INTERSECTION
If traveling south on Oates. after you pass Troy Street, in front of Houston County Courthouse, the far right lane has stop sticks. You must turn right at Main and Oates, going south.
DOTHAN: 2:50 PM This morning the building where Dobb’s BBQ has occupied since 1957 was standing. This afternoon the building is on the ground.
The building was purchased by Hunt’s Restaurant. The Reeves Family and Lee Dobb’s has been friends for decades. When Dobb’s BBQ closed the owner’s of Hunt’s purchased the building.
In the hey day Dobb’s BBQ was the place to eat. Over several decades families went to Dobb’s BBQ. It was the Sunday night place that church families went to eat supper.
For many decades, Lee Dobb’s, Bill Livingston, Charles Sensabaugh, Aurthur Mayo, Jon Lindley and others worked. Dobb’s BBQ had curb boys where many a young person got their first jobs.
Lee Dobb’s had the hooie – sooie stick. He had magic toys. He had a rope with a wire running to a harness dog collar. Lee Dobb’s would come walking through the restaurant walking his dog. Story has it one lady grabbed the collar and rope and felt the wire and acted relieved. Lee made it real there was a dog there and she was glad when she realized there was no dog.
RSN ate many a gallons of Brunswick Stew from Dobb’s. And I wish that I had some now.
The Hunt’s family hated to tear the building down. There were many issues with the building to continue it for a restaurant. Their plans are to enlarge the parking lot of Hunt’s and make some changes to Hunt’s entrance, seating and offering more food items at Hunt’s.
A part of history in Dothan BBQ is now, officially history.
HOUSTON COUNTY: The Houston County Volunteer Fire Chief’s meet once a month. The group meets to discuss various issues and to revieve the tax checks for funding. Which is very little.
On Tuesday John Rogers, candidate for Houston County Commission Chairman and Richard Talley, candidate for Houston County Revenue Commissioner spoke.
Each candidate introduced themself and why they are seeking election to the respective offices.
Candidate John Rogers also presented the association with a personal donation for $ 500 to the association. The volunteer fire chief’s were shocked at the donation. Most candidates hand out government money and this is the first time a candidate gave a personal donation to help the volunteer fireman.
Rogers is seeking election as Chairman of the Houston County Commission. He said the office does not belong to the office holder but to the people. And Rogers said he desires to be a public servant to make Houston County a better place to live and work.
We are open on the Corner of South State Hwy 109 and Hwy 605 Today – Sunday. We open at 10 am until I sale out each day. Come see us today. Hope you have a very Blessed Day
