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7:30 AM Slocomb Man Identified As One Who Caused FHP To Use Deadly Physical Force
WASHINGTON COUNTY FL: On Wednesday Florida Highway Patrol clocked a vehicle at 100 miles per hour. The driver made the decision to not stop and...
8:42 PM Houston County Mayors – Council Members – Chief of Police – Sheriff – Chairman
HOUSTON COUNTY: This evening Rehobeth Mayor Kimberly Trotter was host to Mayor' across Dothan - Houston County. Over the years the Mayor's have...
2:46 PM Toddler Dies After Accidental Shooting Involving Firearm
BLOUNT COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A 2-year-old boy has died following an accidental shooting at a home in Blount County. According to the Blount...
2:31 PM Houston County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help
RICKEY STOKES NEWS - The Houston County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating the following convicted sex offenders. These...
2:15 PM Kenny Thompson Should Know Better – Taylor City Council CONNING Citizens – THOMPSON SHOULD RESIGN
TAYLOR: Last evening Mayor Robert Lamb was absent from the regular Taylor City Council Meeting. The meeting was lead by Mayor Pro Temp Kenny...
UPDATED @ 07:11 AM THURSDAY 12:25 PM DEVELOPING Law Enforcement Pursuit – FATALITY – Washington County
WASHINGTON CO FL: Earlier this morning a person "in front of" the blue lights made a conscious decision not to adhere to the blue lights...
10:32 AM Proposed Alabama Bill Would Require Teens Charged With Murder to Be Tried as Adults
HOUSTON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A bill moving through the Alabama Legislature would change how teenagers accused of murder are handled in court,...
Key Decisions and Safety Concerns Raised at Taylor Commission Meeting
CITY OF TAYLOR COMMISSION MEETING | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Town of Taylor Commission Meeting met Tuesday, January 6, to address a range of...
8:53 PM Dothan Commission Meeting
DOTHAN: 10:00 AM Dothan Mayor Mark Saliba and members of the Dothan Commission met in a regular scheduled meeting today. Not had time to...
10:41 AM. Dothan Police Chief Will Benny
DOTHAN, Ala.) On April 12, 2026, just after 7:00 pm, the Dothan Police Department received calls about a man with a firearm threatening individuals...
8:14 PM. Structure Fire – Dale County
DALE COUNTY - GRIMES: 7:56 PM. Ozark-Dale County 911 dispatched a structure fire at 1815 County Road 25 ( Napier Field Road ). Reports are a...
UPDATED MONDAY @ 10:03 AM. Shots Fired Leads To Barricaded Suspect and Stand Off
DOTHAN: 7:30 PM. Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police to North Saint Andrew’s Street and Lafayette Street to shots fired. This is at or bear...
08:00 AM. Indecent Exposure Leads To Sex Offender Arrest
DOTHAN, Ala.) On April 7, 2026, the Dothan Police Department became aware of reports of a man engaging in inappropriate sex acts in front of victims...
3:37 PM Alabama Awarded $3.8 Million Grant to Strengthen Early Childhood Education System
MONTGOMERY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Alabama’s early childhood education system is set to receive a major boost...
3:24 pm Civil Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Laurel Oaks Settled Before Trial
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A civil lawsuit alleging the sexual abuse of a young patient at a Dothan youth...
2:49 PM Missing Persons – Search – Flowers Chapel Road
DOTHAN: During the day today multiple Dothan Police units have been seen on Flowers Chapel Road. The...
12:55 PM Elba Woman Arrested on Aggravated Child Abuse Charge
ELBA An Elba woman has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged child abuse...
9:46 AM Bay County State Officials Reinforce Zero-Tolerance Stance Ahead of Spring Break
BAY COUNTY As Spring Break approaches and thousands of visitors are expected to arrive in Bay County, local...
9:42 AMHouston County Jury Convicts Cottonwood Man on Two Counts of First-Degree Rape
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Houston County jury on Friday, Jan. 16, found Robert James Suggs, 53, of...
10:44 PM John Rogers Announces Campaign For Chairman of Houston County Commission
HOUSTON COUNTY: On Tuesday afternoon Houston County businessman John Rogers announced that he is seeking...
2:37 PM Local Artist Joan McDonald Selected for Winter 2026 Create Dothan Series
DOTHAN The Create Dothan series challenges artists to explore the theme Colors of the Wiregrass. The...
