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08:25 AM ALL CHILDREN REPORTED OKAY – School Bus Wreck – Wicksburg

by | Mar 12, 2026 | News

HOUSTON COUNTY-WICKSBURG:       08:10 AM    Houston County 911 and ALEA – Trooper Communications dispatched a motor vehicle accident, Highway 84 West at Twilight Drive In, involving a school bus.

REPORTS ARE ALL CHILDREN ARE OKAY

Multiple law enforcement and Wicksburg Fire-EMS have responded. To include Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza, Patrol Captain Tony Turner, Communications Captain James Ivey, ALEA Trooper Post Commander Sgt. Jason McAllister.

Reports are 41 children were on the bus. Reports are the bus was stopped to pick up a child when the accident took place.

08:31 AM  The children have been transferred to another bus and transported to the school.

The first report was a school bus was involved and it was a wreck with injuries. A full emergency detail response was implemented and rolled emergency. As units arrived it was determined no injuries.

08:32 AM   Both west bound lanes of traffic on Highway 84 are closed at this time.

1:42 PM Coffee County CERT Volunteers Recognized for Helping in Missing Person Searches

1:42 PM Coffee County CERT Volunteers Recognized for Helping in Missing Person Searches

by | Mar 11, 2026 | News

DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS

Members of the Coffee County Community Emergency Response Team were recently recognized for their service during a Coffee County Commission meeting Monday.

The Coffee County Emergency Management Agency presented the volunteer group with a certificate of gratitude for assisting with recent missing person searches in the area.

CERT teams are typically known for helping communities prepare for emergencies, but they also assist during disasters and critical incidents when additional manpower is needed.

Recently, CC-CERT volunteers played a key role in two large-scale searches for missing persons in the community.

EMA Director Grant Lyons praised the team’s dedication, noting that the trained volunteers can be called upon at any time.

“We’re very fortunate to have this group of trained volunteers that are willing to respond at a moment’s notice to help the community,” Lyons said.

Lyons added that CERT members are able to mobilize quickly and are often ready to assist within an hour when needed.

Residents interested in joining the Community Emergency Response Team can sign up for the next training class scheduled for May.

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

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

by | Mar 11, 2026 | News

 

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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.

10:29 AM Community Identification Day Planned in Dothan to Help Residents Obtain IDs

by | Mar 11, 2026 | News

DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS

Local residents who need help obtaining or renewing identification will have an opportunity later this month during a Community Identification Day in Dothan.

The event will take place March 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Dothan Housing Authority, 1001 Montana Street.

Organizers say the event is designed to assist qualifying low-income residents with renewing driver’s licenses and obtaining Alabama state identification cards. The goal is to help individuals who may face barriers when trying to secure official identification.

Participants are asked to bring several documents to help complete the process, including:

  • A current ID (if available)

  • A birth certificate

  • Proof of residency

Officials say having proper identification can help residents gain access to employment opportunities, housing services, and other essential resources.

For more information, residents can call 334-589-0825 or 334-796-1778, or email seach@dothanhousing.org.

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4:24 PM Dothan Livestock Market 03/09/2026

by | Mar 10, 2026 | News

Livestock Market Report

Report Date March 09, 2026

Receipts this Week  421

Receipts last week 496

FEEDER CLASSES

STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2 )
150-300 Lbs. up to 820.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 595.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 495.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 470.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 395.00

          700-800 Lbs. up to 350.00            

HEIFERS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)

150-300 Lbs. up to 845.00

300-400 Lbs. up to 510.00

400-500 Lbs. up to 480.00

500-600 Lbs. up to 415.00

600-700 Lbs. up to 355.00

700-800 Lbs. up to 315.00

SLAUGHTER CLASSES

COWS

High Dressing up to 176.00

Breakers up to 170.00

Lean up to 165.00

Bulls up to  205.00

Replacement  Classes

                                                          Bred Cows  3,345.00

                                                       Cow Calf pairs N/A

 

Slaughter classes steady. Replacement bred cows steady to firm on light supply . Calves and feeder cattle 4 to 8 lower. The market is still very strong with lots of demand in spite of all going on!! Our buyers still with good strong orders and needing cattle ! Fed Cattle in the West quiet last week with Iowa to 254 !

 

 

 

 

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!! WELL FOLKS, THIS BEGINS OUR 34TH YEAR HERE AT DOTHAN LIVESTOCK AND WE KNOW THAT WE COULD NOT BE HERE IF NOT FOR ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS !!! WE THANK YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS AND WE WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR !!!!

!!!! THANK YOU ALL !!!!

 

 

 

 

 

FOLKS, IT IS WITH DEEP SADNESS THAT WE MOURN THE PASSING OF OUR LONG TIME AUCTIONEER, BEST FRIEND AND FISHING BUDDY, COL. MAX KELLEY. MAX WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF US HERE AT DLC !!!

**** WELL FOLKS  THIS BEGINS OUR 34th YEAR HERE AT DOTHAN LIVESTOCK , WE THANK ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND GOOD CUSTOMERS, BOTH BUYERS AND SELLERS, FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEART, AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST !!

 

FOLKS WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE GOOD FOLKS FROM RAYS RESTAURANT ARE NOW RUNNING OUR  CAFE ON MONDAY SERVING BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AND IT IS GOOD COOKING !!! COME JOIN US, THE FOOD IS GREAT !!

 

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Well Folks, Thanks to each and every one of you, our friends and customers both buyers and sellers,   we are starting our 34th year!!! We thank each and every one of you for making this possible. We look forward to serving you another year !!!

FOLKS, I AM VERY PROUD TO ANNOUNCE KENNY WOODHAM IS NOW OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVE FOR PARTS OF GEORGIA AND SOUTH ALABAMA. A LOT OF YOU ALREADY KNOW KENNY, AND WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE HIM ON OUR TEAM!!! CELL PHONE FOR KENNY IS 334-405-9425.

 

WE MOURN THE PASSING OF OUR VERY GOOD FRIEND, RANDALL BAXLEY. HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED AND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AND APPRECIATE RBX !!

   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