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UPDATED @ 3:35 PM 2:24 PM Escape From Diversion Center

UPDATED @ 3:35 PM 2:24 PM Escape From Diversion Center

by | Jun 4, 2025 | News

DOTHAN:      2:24 PM     Multiple law enforcement officers are in the area of Horace Shehard Road and Highway 231 North searching for an escape from the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center.

Reports are Troy University – Dothan is on lockdown because of the escape. Multiple reports of sightings.

Do not have description at this time.

UPDATED @ 3:35 PM   

The juvenile has been taken into custody.

7:49 AM Combined Law Enforcement Executes Search Warrant In Geneva County

7:49 AM Combined Law Enforcement Executes Search Warrant In Geneva County

by | Jun 4, 2025 | Breaking News, News

GENEVA – DALE COUNTY AL:      Based on intelligence information obtained by Dale County Sheriff Task Force a combined law enforcement force executed a search warrant in Geneva County.

Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum, Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms, ALEA – SBI, and FBI Agents executed a search warrant on a Geneva County residence. The combined law enforcement officers were assisted by Dale County SRT Unit and WASP ( Wiregrass Aviation Support Program ) flew overhead as officers executed the search warrant.

The intelligence information obtained by Dale County Sheriff Task Force was for cyber crimes. The search warrant resulted in an arrest. At this time RSN does not have the name of the individual taken into custody.

The search warrant executed is an example of law enforcement joining hands together to make the community safer. Criminal activity has no geographical boundries. When intelligence leads then law enforcement has no boundries. The combined law enforcement search warrant is just one example of the committment law enforcement has to weeding out those who seek to committ unlawful acts with those underage.

Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum assembled a team to focus on illegal acts with those underage. The team will seek out those who have immoral desires and leave no stone unturned.

 

UPDATE: 1:15: Report: Person at bottom of pool at Elks Lodge

UPDATE: 1:15: Report: Person at bottom of pool at Elks Lodge

by | Jun 3, 2025 | News

Multiple Dothan police and fire units responded to the Elks Lodge with a report of a person laying at the bottom of the pool.

CPR was initiated, and the patient is being taken to a hospital now.

Dothan Police, Dothan Fire and Pilcher’s all responded.

UPDATE: the person was reportedly pronounced dead at the hospital.

Two Dothan Police officers shed their gear and dove into the pool to try to save the person.

 

Evan Gardner throws hat in the ring for Mayor of Avon

Evan Gardner throws hat in the ring for Mayor of Avon

by | Jun 3, 2025 | News

Read the candidacy announcement from Evan Gardner:

 

The people of Avon deserve more and that is why I am running for Mayor.  With our current administration, everything has remained the same for many years.  I want to change that.  My two main goals are to increase safety and property values.

Our number one issue is the roads are falling apart.  We need to invest a lot of time and money into road repairs and repaving many sections.  On top of that is cleaning up the overgrown vegetation along the roadsides and in the drainage ditches.  It makes it very difficult to see things while traveling and we have seen flooding because of debris.  Lastly, in the past year we have seen two major house fires that our first responders struggled to get water to.  In both cases the homes were total losses because of lack of water.  This is beyond awful and should never have happened.  We must have more fire hydrants and a better water system for the safety of our residents.
A little bit about me.  I am not a politician by any means and believe that career politics have destroyed many parts of our country.  I want to be able to represent the people and not be the person that takes over.  My wife and I both spend a lot of time volunteering through out our community and have for many years.  Giving back is very important to us and that is what I hope to do as Mayor of Avon.
09:52 AM. Dothan Livestock Market Report

09:52 AM. Dothan Livestock Market Report

by | Jun 3, 2025 | News

HOUSTON COUNTY:     For 32 consecutive years Dothan Livestock and Auction Company has been serving the wiregrass cattle ranchers in honest and dedicated auction services.

Each and every Monday the public is invited to the auctions. Located on Highway 231 South of Dothan.

Farm Market Report for Monday, June 2, 2025:

Livestock Market Report

Report Date June 02 , 2025

Receipts this Week  715

Receipts last week 432

FEEDER CLASSES

STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2 )
150-300 Lbs. up to 530.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 485.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 420.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 375.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 338.00

          700-800 Lbs. up to 283.00

HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)

150-300 Lbs. up to 480.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 405.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 370.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 337.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 312.00

700-800 Lbs. up to 265.00

SLAUGHTER CLASSES

COWS

High Dressing up to 165.00

Breakers up to 164.00

Lean up to 150.00

Bulls up to  198.00

Replacement  Classes

                                                          Bred Cows  2,425.00

Cow Calf Pairs  3,900.00

Slaughter cows 2 to 4 higher with bulls 5 to 9 higher. Replacement bred cows and pairs steady to very firm! Calves and feeder cattle steady to 4 higher on a very active market with ALL buyers involved. Demand is Outstanding !! Fed Cattle in the West 222 to 236 with Iowa auctions to 243.00

 

 

 

 

 

UPDATED @ 6:43 PM 5:56 PM Disorderly Persons Cause Multiple Law Enforcement Responses

UPDATED @ 6:43 PM 5:56 PM Disorderly Persons Cause Multiple Law Enforcement Responses

by | Jun 1, 2025 | News


HOUSTON COUNTY – AVON:     5:00 PM    Houston County 911 dispatched multiple Houston County Sheriff Deputies and Ashford Police to a disorderly person on Oak Creek Lane.

Oak Creek Lane is located off Bluff Springs Road, east of Avon.

Reports to Houston County 911 multiple male/female subjects yelling and disorderly. One or more suspects fled on foot so multiple law enforcement officers responded. Suspect was between Oak Creek Lane ( a trailer park ) and the cemetery at Bluff Springs Church. The suspect was located and taken into custody.

Ashford Rescue was dispatched to check injuries on a victim.

Houston County Sheriff Department is in charge of the investigation.

UPDATED @ 6:37 PM    

Subject has been arrested and transported to Houston County Jail. However after most Houston County Sheriff Deputies had returned to service one deputy still on the scene reported “assault in progress”. Multiple Deputies returned.

UPDATED @ 6:43 PM     

Houston County Sheriff Deputies on the scene have returned to service. The call type for assault in progress has been changed to disorderly persons.