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3:45 PM WARNING – Do Not Go To Court Drinking
HOUSTON COUNTY: Oh well, please take notice this IS NOT a good idea!!! On April 14, 2025 a Houston County Sheriff Deputy, while on weekly...
3:20 PM Motorcycle Wreck Reported at Hwy 123 and County Road 143
CONFIRMED MOTORCYCLE WRECK – STATE HIGHWAY 123 & COUNTY ROAD 143 Newton, AL Emergency responders are on the scene of a confirmed motorcycle...
2:15 PM Foot Chase Captured on Body Camera Following Theft Arrest in Chipley
CHIPLEY: The Chipley Police Department has released body camera footage showing a foot pursuit that occurred following the arrest of Laderious...
2:08 PM Protect Plants and Pipes as Freeze Warning Hits Tonight
DOTHAN: (Rickey Stokes News) — A Freeze Warning is in effect for Southeast Alabama, South Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle Monday night into early...
1:58 PM Sentencing Nears in Dale County Daycare Abuse Case
DALEVILLE: Two former daycare employees who pleaded guilty to multiple child abuse charges appeared in court Monday as testimony continued ahead of...
12:37 PM Dothan Honors Capt. Crow for Decades of Service to Public Safety
DOTHAN: After more than 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Dothan, Captain Crow is officially retiring, leaving behind a lasting impact on...
11:40 AM 🚨 Serious Wreck Involving Semi-Truck and Passenger Car at U.S. 231 & Eddins Road with Scene Pictures
DOTHAN Emergency crews are responding to a serious traffic collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Eddins Road involving a semi-truck...
11:32 AM – ROAD CLOSED
10:41 AM Warming Shelters Opening at 7 PM Tonight in Dothan
DOTHAN Warming shelters will open tonight as cold temperatures move into the Wiregrass. Beginning Sunday, December 14 at 7 p.m., First Baptist...
UPDATED @ 11:09 AM 11:01 AM Motor Vehicle Accident – Lovetown
HOUSTON COUNTY-LOVETOWN: 10:56 AM Houston County 911 dispatched Lovetown Volunteer Fire Department and Cottonwood Rescue to a minor motor...
UPDATED @ 11:27 AM UPDATED @ 11:06 AM 10:54 AM Structure Fire – Pansey – Reported Fully Involved
PANSEY: 10:49 AM Houston County 911 has dispatched multiple volunteer fire departments to a structure fire at 32 Veronica Drive in Pansey....
8:41 PM. Samson Police Disciplines Officer
2:43 PM 🌳 Tree Down on Highway 231 – Traffic Alert
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A large tree has fallen across the northbound lane of Highway 231 near the rest area, creating a traffic hazard for...
12:53 PM Strong Arm Robbery – Lowe’s South – Dothan
DOTHAN: 12:53 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police to Lowe's South, Ross Clark Circle and Hartford...
9:45 PM The Day After Christmas – Today – BUSY
DOTHAN-HOUSTON COUNTY-GENEVA COUNTY-WIREGRASS: Since midnight on Christmas, Fire - EMS - Law...
9:06 PM Reports Of Assault In Progress – S. Shady Lane
DOTHAN-HOUSTON COUNTY: 8:35 PM Dothan and Houston County 911 dispatched an assault in progress ( at...
8:35 PM. Firearm Assault. 386 E. Saunders Road
DOTHAN: 8:25 PM. Dothan 911 dispatched a firearm assault, 386 East Saunders Road. The victim was...
Reverend Roger Lewis Dunnam Obit
Reverend Roger Lewis Dunnam, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend, passed away on...
03:20 AM. Critical Injury Wreck – Lovetown UPDATE:9:51A.M.
LOVETOWN: 03:18 AM. Houston County 911 dispatched Lovetown Volunteer Fire, Cottonwood Rescue, Houston...
08:37 AM Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus
Jesus' birth, known as the Nativity, is celebrated at Christmas (December 25) but the exact date is unknown,...
00:08 AM Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship Hits The Street
HENRY COUNTY: Tonight Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship heard a call dispatched which prompted him...
