DOTHAN, RSN —
A motor vehicle crash with no reported injuries occurred in front of the Eastside McDonald’s
The minor crash is causing a one-lane blockage in the northbound lanes. Law enforcement is on scene directing traffic while the vehicles are cleared.
Drivers are urged to use caution and expect minor delays in the area.
More updates will be provided if necessary.
A homicide investigation is underway after a person was shot and killed Sunday evening in Marianna.
According to the Marianna Police Department, officers were called to the Gibbs Apartment Complex around 5:20 p.m. following reports of a person who had been shot multiple times.
Officers attempted lifesaving measures at the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead.
No additional details have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Marianna Police Department at 850-526-3125, Chipola Crime Stoppers at 850-526-5000, or toll-free at 888-804-8494. Tips may also be submitted online through Chipola Crime Stoppers. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
The Dothan City Schools Board of Education is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a district-wide plan presented by Superintendent Dr. Garrick Askew.
According to Askew, the plan outlines initiatives aimed at improving student success and addressing key challenges within the school system.
Askew said the focus of the proposal is centered entirely on serving students in Dothan City Schools.
“There is nothing in this plan that doesn’t serve Dothan students,” Askew said.
The plan follows the release of Askew’s first 100-day report in November, which identified three primary areas of concern: literacy, classroom consistency, and staffing support.
As part of the process, Askew requested feedback from parents and community members to help shape the direction of the district.
“The community has eyes that you don’t have,” Askew said. “They see things, hear things, and know things that you may not necessarily be aware of. That feedback helps make the district better.”
The proposed plan includes initiatives focused on improving reading and math instruction, enhancing classroom resources, and addressing student behavior concerns.
If approved by the board, Askew said families could begin seeing changes implemented as early as summer 2027.
HOUSTON COUNTY: Oh well, please take notice this IS NOT a good idea!!!
On April 14, 2025 a Houston County Sheriff Deputy, while on weekly patrol, arrested William Henry Bowman III for DUI. The Deputy ran Mr. Bowman on the drunk machine, AKA Intoxilizer. The reading on the drunk machine Mr. Bowman was alleged to have had a score of.16% BAC. In Alabama you are considered drunk from .08 and above.
On October 3, 2025 there are allegations Mr. Bowman committed the offense of Domestic Violence – Strangulation. The allegations are Mr. Bowman placed his hands around the victims throat causing the victim to not be able to breath.
Well, Mr. Bowman had court for the DUI before Houston County District Court Judge Benjamin Lewis. Well, Judge Lewis does not drink so he can smell alcohol. When Mr. Bowman was unsteady on his feet, and he smelled alcohol, Judge Lewis is reported to have asked Mr. Bowman if he had been drinking.
Mr. Bowman’s luck is not real good. Today was traffic trials and many ALEA – Troopers were present in court. Judge Lewis asked one of the ALEA – Troopers to check Mr. Bowman for alcohol. According to people in court the reading was .20. Mr. Bowman replied “that’s crazy”.
Well, Judge Lewis apparently thought that was cow manure. Judge Lewis then ordered Mr. Bowman be taken into custody for Contempt of Court. So Mr. Bowman’s new address, at least until Friday, is 901 East Main Street, Dothan Alabama, AKA Houston County Jail!!!
WARNING – do not go to court drinking !!!
DOTHAN: (Rickey Stokes News) —
A Freeze Warning is in effect for Southeast Alabama, South Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle Monday night into early Tuesday morning as temperatures drop to near 23 degrees.
Clear skies and calm winds are expected to allow temperatures to fall quickly overnight, with the coldest conditions occurring between midnight and 8 a.m. CST Tuesday. Lows are forecast to dip into the mid to upper 20s, creating widespread frost and freeze conditions.
Residents are urged to take precautions to protect sensitive plants, outdoor faucets, and exposed plumbing. Garden plants should be covered, outdoor pipes insulated or allowed to drip, and potted plants brought indoors if possible.
The freeze is expected to be brief, with temperatures rising by mid-morning Tuesday.
Looking ahead, Tuesday will be sunny and pleasant with highs near 59 degrees. Wednesday brings mostly cloudy skies and highs in the low 60s, with a slight chance of showers late Wednesday night.
Another weather system moves in Thursday, bringing a 40% chance of showers during the day and a higher chance of rain — possibly including a thunderstorm — Thursday night. Highs are expected near 72 degrees.
Conditions improve heading into the weekend, with sunny skies Friday and highs near 65, followed by a pleasant weekend with temperatures in the mid-60s to low-70s.
DOTHAN:
After more than 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Dothan, Captain Crow is officially retiring, leaving behind a lasting impact on public safety and those who served alongside him.
Throughout his career, Capt. Crow was known as a steady and dependable presence — whether responding to fire scenes, handling complex investigations, or carrying out the daily responsibilities of station life. Fellow firefighters describe him as a leader who served with grit, wisdom, and quiet confidence.
In his role as Assistant Fire Marshal, Capt. Crow carried out responsibilities that often went unseen by the public but were vital to the safety of the community. Through fire investigations, inspections, and a relentless commitment to excellence, his work helped shape and strengthen safety standards across the city.
Those who worked alongside him say his dedication altered community safety in ways that cannot be fully measured, but will be felt for years to come.
Capt. Crow’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Dothan Fire Department, but his legacy of service and commitment to protecting the community will endure.
