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09:53 AM Traffic Death – Henry County – County Road 99 Near Tumbleton
HENRY COUNTY: 00:44 AM In the early morning hours this morning Henry County 911 dispatched Headland Fire-Rescue, Henry County Sheriff Deputies...
11:19 PM ALEA – Trooper In Pursuit – WASP In Air – Struck Several Law Enforcement Vehicles
PIKE - COFFEE - DALE: 11:17 PM ALEA - Trooper is in pursuit of a vehicle, southbound, from Pike County. Coming into Dale County at 90 Miles...
10:34 PM Structure Fire Reported Cedar Chase Court – Dothan – NO FIRE
DOTHAN: 10:16 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire Engine Companies, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to a structure fire on Cedar Chae...
🎉 70 Years in Business Celebration! 🎉Swing by Hunt’s and make this special day one to remember!
🎉 70 Years in Business Celebration! 🎉 📅 This Saturday, January 17 Hunt’s Oyster Bar celebrates 70 incredible years of serving the community! 🥳 From...
3:07 PM Jury Convicts Houston County Man of Raping 95-Year-Old Woman With Dementia
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A jury returned a guilty verdict Friday morning against James Robert Suggs, convicting him of raping a 95-year-old woman...
2:24 pm Structure Fire Hwy 431
ABBEVILLE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire Thursday at 2799 U.S. Highway 431 in Abbeville. First...
11:14 AM Two Women Killed, Children Injured After Train Strikes Minivan in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Two women were killed and several children were injured early Friday morning after a minivan was struck by a train...
Election Integrity Presentation “Handcount Roadshow” Set for Enterprise
ENTERPRISE An election integrity presentation titled “The Handcount Roadshow” is scheduled to take place next month in Enterprise. The event will...
9:56 AM Suspect Captured After Standoff in Abbeville
ABBEVILLE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS On December 16, at approximately 9:38 a.m., Abbeville Police officers responded to a call for service at a residence...
09:35 AM. Happy Birthday Cas Haddock
COLUMBIA: Please join us in wishing Mayor Cas Haddock a very happy birthday! 🎉 We are grateful for your continued leadership, dedication, and...
09:30 AM. Alabama Legislature Helps EMS
NOTE: While this article emphasizes Perry County, this legislation passed in the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session helps all EMS services in...
09:14 AM. Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd
A week in the life of your Sheriff is anything but typical. While protecting our community remains the top priority, the role goes far beyond making...
9:07 PM. Sheriff Bynum Rolls Out New Designed Patrol Units
No, Florida isn’t in Dale County running radar… That’s Dale County Sheriff’s Office stepping up with a brand new fleet of Ford Interceptor...
4:12 PM Houston Academy’s Maggie Renshaw Signs With Faulkner University
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Houston Academy standout is taking the next step in her athletic career....
2:42 PM Murder Victim Identified
DOTHAN: 2:26 PM The victim in the murder this morning in the 2700 block of Ross Clark Circle is...
BREAKING- SEEKING HELP IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUAL
We are asking for the public's help in identifying this individual. This person was last seen in the area of...
UPDATED @ 2:52 PM 10:45 AM. Truck Wreck Turns Into Firearm Death
DOTHAN: 09:55 AM. Dothan 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident in the 2700 block of Ross Clark...
9:19 AM Geneva High School Student to Appear on American Idol
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS One of the Wiregrass’s own is set to take the national stage. Geneva High School...
09:08 AM. Three Vehicle Accident – Ashford
ASHFORD: 08:27 AM. A Houston County Sheriff Deputy came up on a three vehicle accident with reported...
07:39 AM Structure Fire – North Range St. – Dothan
DOTHAN: 07:35 AM Dothan 911 dispatched to a structure fire at 456 North Range Street, smoke is...
12:37 PM MAN ARRESTED IN LEE COUNTY AFTER RUNNING OVER 2 PEDESTRIANS-
Smith's Station, AL | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Lee County man is in jail facing multiple charges after two...
