2026 seems to be a year for shuffling seats — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced he would seek Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s old seat.
Marshall has received much praise from President Donald Trump for supporting Republican measures, as seen in a campaign announcement video.
Tuberville himself will be running for governor instead of his old Senate seat.
Read this account of events from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office:
Rehobeth’s Independence Day celebration on June 28 is expected to be huge — and they’ve now released the music performances to kick off the night before the fireworks begin.
Headlining the concert will be Jonboy Storey, an Alabama native who has performed all around the Southeast. Beginning his journey in high school, he grew from playing in his local church youth group band to many other stages such as Flora-Bama to Gulf Coast Jam in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Also performing is Ashley Walls, a “Concrete Cowgirl” originally from Marietta, GA by way of Athens. She now lives in Nashville and has quickly become an upcoming country pop artist and writer. She has opened for National acts such as Billy Ray Cyrus and Mitchell TenPenny, appearing at festivals nationwide, and featured on multiple curated playlists and IHeartRadio stations.
Kicking off the evening will be Crews Wright, hailing from Samson, Alabama, Crews Wright captured hearts across the country as a standout contestant on American Idol. Known for his smooth vocals, Southern charm, and down-to-earth personality, Crews brings a blend of country soul and heartfelt storytelling to every performance. From local stages to national television, his talent speaks for itself.
Stage Times: Crews Wright 6:30pm, Ashley Walls 7:15pm, Jonboy Storey 8:00pm, Fireworks 9:00pm.
DOTHAN: Today Georgia Pacific and the labor union have been in negotiations at the Hilton Double Tree on Ross Clark Circle.
Based on information the parties are negotiating the severance package for the eatimated 500 employees at GP in Cedar Springs.
The Union Official was rude and threw the business card I handed him.
The GP Official was nice and provided a contact number for media.
RSN was there concerned about the 500 people about to be without a job, so there was no reason for the Union Official to be rude.
Anyone with information TEXT RICKEY 334-790-1729.
Merritt Carothers, a current Taylor City Councilman and lifelong public servant, has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Taylor. With the city experiencing rapid growth,
Carothers is stepping forward to offer steady, experienced leadership focused on guiding Taylor into its next chapter while preserving the values that make it home.
“Taylor is growing quickly, and we need leadership that understands both where we come from and where we’re going,” said Carothers. “I’ve dedicated my life to serving this country and this community, and I’m ready to take that service to the next level.”
Carothers served 20 years in the Alabama Army National Guard and spent 36 years as a defense contractor at Fort Rucker, now Fort Novosel. He co-owns Burks Trading Company, a family farm founded in 1932, with his brother Robins.
In addition to his professional service, Carothers is a committed family man. He and his wife Paula have been married for 33 years and have two adult children, Zachary and Lizzie Carothers. Their growing family includes newborn grandson Jack Walter and daughter Katherine and son-in-law Cole Agouridis.
His campaign will focus on smart, responsible growth; improving infrastructure; supporting families and businesses; and preserving Taylor’s small-town character and sense of community.
“This is about protecting what makes Taylor feel like home while making thoughtful decisions
that prepare us for the future,” Carothers added. “I’m ready to get to work.”
Below is a release from Dothan Police:
On May 27, 2025, just after 5:00 pm, Dothan Police Communications Center received a call from a local hospital of a juvenile under the age of 12 being treated for a suspected gunshot wound in the lower body. As officers were responding to the hospital, it was reported the gunfire occurred on Kristie Road in Dothan. Officers responded to the area of Kristie Road to attempt to locate the crime scene. After an investigation, investigators were able to locate and charge Octavenious Romarrio Thomas (36) of Dothan with Assault 1st degree, Attempted Assault 1st Degree, and Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle. Thomas was placed in the Houston County Jail with bonds totaling $450,000.
The investigation found that two adult males were involved in a verbal altercation on Kristie Road. One of the males was Octavenious Thomas. The verbal altercation became physical and, as the male and the juvenile were in their vehicle leaving the scene, Thomas and another individual began shooting at the vehicle. The juvenile, who was not involved in the altercations, was struck twice, once in the lower body and a graze wound to the lower body. The juvenile was treated at a local hospital with non-life-threatening wounds. Thomas was apprehended soon after the call was received and charged with the shooting. More arrests are possible.
This kind of indiscriminate violence will not be tolerated in the City of Dothan. Dangerous actions like these will have serious consequences. We are committed to working with the Houston/Henry County District Attorney’s Office to help prosecute individuals involved in violent crimes to the maximum extent allowed by law. We want to thank the members of the community who provided information during the investigation.
