10:34 AM Vehicles Needed for 2nd Annual “Driving Through the Decades” Educational Event in Ozark

by Raven | Mar 11, 2026 | News

OZARK | RICKEY STOKES NEWS

Organizers are inviting owners of cars, trucks and motorcycles from across the Wiregrass to participate in the 2nd Annual Driving Through the Decades Educational Event, scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, at DA Smith Middle School in Ozark.

The event is hosted in partnership with BGCA Ozark Southeast Alabama and the Vivian B. Adams School and is designed to highlight the history and evolution of the automotive industry.

Vehicle owners who register will be paired with a local sixth-grade student who will research the vehicle and present information about its history, including details about the decade it was produced and notable events from that time period.

Organizers say the event is meant to be both educational and fun while giving students a hands-on opportunity to learn about automotive history.

Last year’s event drew strong community participation, and organizers hope to make this year’s program even bigger.

Participation is free, and owners of classic or unique vehicles are encouraged to sign up.

Those interested in registering a vehicle can visit:
https://www.nscdothan.com/2026_decades.html

The website also includes photos and highlights from last year’s show.

UPDATED @ 09:07 AM 04:07 AM Structure Fire – North Cherokee Avenue – Dothan

by Rickey Stokes | Mar 10, 2026 | News

DOTHAN:   03:43 AM     Dothan 911 dispatched multiple Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to a structure fire in the 1900 block of North Cherokee Avenue. When the 911 call hit the person reporting stated it was a residence behind the person reporting residence. So at this time not positive it faces North Cherokee, but North Cherokee is where dispatched.

On arrival Dothan Fire announced this was a working structure fire, smoke and flames visible. Dothan Fire Engine Companies began executing an aggressive offfensive attack on the fire. Dothan Fireman made an interrior fire attack. Flames were through the roof.

Dothan Utilities has been dispatched to the scene.

04:13 AM    There are four Dothan Fire Engine Companies on the scene along with Dothan Fire Rehab. They are making progress on the fire.

04:14 AM     Heavy flames are still coming out from the center of the roof.

Dothan Fire Engine Company 10 ( West Main Street ), Dothan Fire Engine 5 ( Eastside ), Dothan Fire Engine Company 6 ( Napier Field Road ), Dothan Fire Engne Company 9 ( Technology Drive ), Truck 1 ( Central ) are some of the Dothan Fire Engine Companies on the scene.

04:16 AM    Dothan Fire Deputy Fire Chief Pete Webb has arrived on the scene. Dothan Fire Chief David Hasty is on the scene via radio at this time.

04:16 AM    On fire scenes there is a designated crew for SAFETY. The SAFETY crew reported it was still safe for fire crews to be interrior.

ANYONE WITH SCENE PICTURES TEXT RICKEY 334-790-1729.  

04:20 AM     The roof is laregly intac except where flames have broke through the roof.

04:20 AM      Scene Command has instructed all fireman to EXIT THE RESIDENCE. Flames are visible from all sides of the residence. ALL fireman are commanded to exit the residence.

04:21 AM      All fireman are reported to have exited the residence. Scene Command is doing a roll call of all on the scene to make sure everyone is accounted for. Dothan Fire Battalon Chief Johnson is scene command.

04:23 AM      Dothan Fire is putting the deck gun fire engine on the roof to begin spraying water on top of the structure. Dothan Fire Engine 5 ( Eastside ) is deploying the deck gun fire attack at this time.

04:25 AM     Dothan Fire Command reported they are moving to defensive strategy at this time. The Dothan Fire Engine companies continue to work to get fire under control.

04:30 AM     Dothan Utilities has power cut to the structure.

04:33 AM     Dothan Fire is cutting deck gun and beginning to combat fire with hand lines from the right side of the residence, front and right side, hand line combat of the fire.

04:57 AM     Fire declared under control.

UPDATED @ 09:07 AM   

The actual address of the early morning structure fire is 1806 Northside Drive. Some, not all, Dothan Fire Engine Companies are just now being released from the scene.

3:13 PM Governor Ivey Reminds Students of Approaching Internship Deadline

by Raven | Mar 9, 2026 | News

MONTGOMERY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS

Governor Kay Ivey is reminding college students across Alabama that the deadline to apply for the Governor’s Office Summer Internship Program is quickly approaching.

Applications for the nine-week program must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, by the close of business.

The internship offers college students the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in state government while working alongside professionals in Alabama’s executive branch.

“As a former teacher, I know the value of hands-on learning, and this internship program gives Alabama students a front-row seat to how state government works,” Ivey said. “I encourage any student interested in public service to apply before Friday’s deadline.”

Former intern Samantha Simmons, now a junior at the University of Alabama and recently elected the 115th president of the UA Student Government Association, said the program provided valuable real-world experience while working in the Governor’s communications department.

Eligible applicants must be current college students with an interest in public service and government.

The internship program will run June 2 through July 31, 2026.

Students can find more information or apply online at governor.alabama.gov/administration/internship-program.