ASHFORD: Missing dog in the Ashford area.
He went missing in the Silcox/ battles rd area) and our dog is missing .
We are offering a reward for his return , if you could please help us !
If any information please call 334-797-3901.
UPDATED @ 8:04 PM
The dog has been found.
Dothan Livestock Market Report
The Dothan Livestock Market Report shows a significant increase in receipts and feeder class prices, with a reminder of the upcoming small herd dispersion on Monday, December 8, 2025.
Receipts this Week 534
Receipts last week 753
FEEDER CLASSES
STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2 )
150-300 Lbs. up to 575.00
300-400 Lbs. up to 515.00
400-500 Lbs. up to 460.00
500-600 Lbs. up to 393.00
600-700 Lbs. up to 365.00
700-800 Lbs. up to 323.00
HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)
150-300 Lbs. up to 475.00
300-400 Lbs. up to 435.00
400-500 Lbs. up to 400.00
500-600 Lbs. up to 343.00
600-700 Lbs. up to 333.00
700-800 Lbs. up to 290.00
SLAUGHTER CLASSES
COWS
High Dressing up to 186.00
Breakers up to 172.00
Lean up to 157.00
Bulls up to 208.00
Replacement Classes
Bred Cows 2,860.00
Cow Calf Pairs N/A
Slaughter cows 2 to 7 higher with bulls steady. Replacement bred cows steady to firm and no pairs to report . Calves and feeder 10 to mostly 20 dollars higher !! We are in an outstanding market with the strongest demand I have ever seen !! Fed Cattle in the West 240 to 246 with Iowa auctions to 253.50 !!
*** NEXT MONDAY, 8-25-25, WE WILL HAVE SMALL HERD DISPERSAL OF LOCALLY RAISED BELTED GALLOWAY CATTLE *** SEE PICS ON HOME PAGE
Well Folks, Thanks to each and every one of you, our friends and customers both buyers and sellers, we are starting our 32 nd year!!! We thank each and every one of you for making this possible. We look forward to serving you another year !!!
Thank you all for your business and friendship !! And remember, we are not here just to sell your cattle, we are here to do what ever it takes to get every penny we can for your cattle.
GOOD COUNTRY COOKING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH!!!
NEW RESTAURANT HOURS:
MONDAY 6AM UNTIL
ALBANY GEORGIA: 10:21 PM. Not sure if 10:21 PM or 9:21 PM because I am in Albany Georgia.
As some know, in addition to the News Business/Blog or whatever you call rickeystokesnews, I am also in the bail bonding business. We bond in Houston County, Henry County, Dale County, Coffee County and Geneva County. But we have contacts in other states such as Georgia and Florida to get people bond.
So tonight I am actually standing in the parking lot of Dougherty County Jail in Albany Georgia. A Dothan resident was stopped and his driver license was suspended. He said he was not aware but it was an arresting offense. So he is in the Doughtry County Jail. Bonds totaled $ 1,500.00 dollars.
So remember, I DOSE BUT DO NOT CLOSE and have briefcase and will travel.
Standing in the parking lot with airpad on hood of vehicle. Researching some and catching up on some work while waiting. Albany Georgia sits in the Flint River. Albany is the county seat of Doughtry County and the sole incorporated city in Doughtry County. The entire county is reported to have a population of 85,790.
Was told, UNCONFIRMED, there is a murder every day in this county. In 2023 Albany had 67.9K people, median age of 35.1. And a median household income of $ 45,201. The highest employer in Albany is healthcare and social assistance.
The jail is about the size of Dothan High School. A large facility.
Just some trivia but as you can see, Rickey Stokes does work. And coming to Albany Georgia was not on my list of things to do, until about 5:30 PM. But when someone is in need, Rickey Stokes responds.
A – Advantage Bonding. 334-712-9988
UPDATE 8:12pm. The gas truck has been loaded for safe transport, and the scene where the accident occurred has been cleared. Residents can now safely return home. Thank you for your cooperation and thank you to the First Responders.
GENEVA: 5:00 PM. There has been a single vehicle accident on Geneva County Road 4.
Geneva Police Chief Pepper Mock is asking everyone to evacuate if you live County Road 4, west of County Road 6 to Highway 52. This is a TEMPORARY evacuation.
The overturned vehicle is a propane tank. There is a small leak but when they turn the truck back on the wheels the leak is going to be heavier. This voluntary evacuation is for your safety and is only temporary.
Geneva Fire, Geneva Rescue, Black Volunteer Fire, Coffee Springs Volunteer Fire, Dothan Fire Haz Mat, Geneva Police and Geneva County Sheriff Department are on the scene.
DOTHAN: Dothan Fire Chief Larry Williams has announced his retirement to the men and women in Dothan Fire Department.
For 40 years Larry Williams has been in emergency services. Beginning with Pilcher Ambulance Service, Eufaula Fire Department, Ozark Fire Department and then Dothan Fire Department.
Chief Larry Williams served almost 38 years with Dothan Fire Department and rose through the ranks. When Dothan Fire Department has three rescue trucks, Eastside, Central and Westgate, he rode as a paramedic on the rescue truck.
Chief Larry Williams has served the past 19 years years as Dothan Fire Chief. As Chief and through team work of the more than 200 men and women in the Dothan Fire Departent, he has lead Dothan to a Fire ISO rating of Number 1. A great savings on insurance for property owners.
Under Chief Williams leadership a new fire station was constructed on West Main Street and Whatley Drive. Dothan Fire Department has an average response time of 5 minutes or less. Which is tremendous. The Lakewood Fire Station, from memory, I think came under Chief Williams leadership. Dothan Fire was designated and managed equipment for heavy rescue and haz mat trucks which served this region of Alabama.
THANK YOU for your dedication to saving lives and property.
FC Larry Williams Retirement Message to DFD Members 8.18.25 by Rickey Stokes
DOTHAN – HOUSTON COUNTY: Recently The Houston County School Board met at Wicksburg School to cut the ribbon for the new Gymnasium.
A dream of the late Mr. Gary Cox, a long time member of the Houston County Board of Education. After the ribbon cutting by Mrs. Cox and family, it was announced that Wicksburg would soon be getting a new two story High School.
Houston County School Superintendent Brandy White congratulated CFO Bedsole. White described there is a lot of red tape in the school system. Ms. Bedsole started figuring how the school board could do things. This resulted in the new gym at Wicksburg, a new two story High School building to be constructed, a new gym at Ashford High School and other things going on and to be done.
Houston County School Superintendent Brandy White spoke about the Houston County School Board. White said they have what he considers the best board around. ” These Board Members truly have the best interest of the students, the faculty, the community taxpayers in mind. They do great work and White truly appreciates their trusting me”. ” A board means a lot in the way things run smoothly”.
When Brandy White came on board, Mr. Gary Cox told him “don’t ever give us any surprises” and other things.
The video is about 3:30 minutes. Please watch it. And the success of the Houston County School System is growing and has great leadership. Yes, there are issues, but they – the Superintendent and School Board Members are adults, do not hide from the public, and work together as a team with the intrest of the students, the faculty, and the community taxpayers in mind.
The Dothan City Schools is just the opposite. They have agendas and conflict. Do not have the interest of the students, the faculty and the community taxpayer in mind.
I, Rickey Stokes, tried. As of this writing the Judge has not ruled in the injunction. The attorney, Steve McGowan tried to straighten my filings out. I learned a lot, with the main thing being the Alabama Legislature wrote the Alabama Open Meetings law to assist the boards in hiding the truth from the public, the boards being able to be decietful, being able to con the public. And the Dothan City Schools is an embarrassment to the public, resulting in the children’s education suffering. And that is a shame.
Again, we do not know the Judge’s ruling. It is not in Rickey Stokes DNA to give up. But I only have so many hours of life left and will not waste it on my time being spent at the Dothan City Schools.
