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Ozark Police Seize 81 Gallons of Illegal Moonshine During Traffic Stop
OZARK The Ozark Police Department announced Wednesday that an officer seized a large quantity of illegal liquor during a traffic stop earlier this...
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 following the announcement of a $3.8...
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 treatment facility was settled this...
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 officers were searching for a missing...
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 involving a child under the age of 6....
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 and state officials are making it clear...
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 Cottonwood guilty on two felony counts 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 election as Chairman of Houston County...
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 exhibitions are held four times a year and...
5:53 PM Taylor – Rehobeth Water Issue
TAYLOR - REHOBETH: According to a water customer in the Taylor - Rehobeth community, a water main is broken and you might experience low...
3:40 PM Great Candidate For District 2 Houston County Commissioner
HOUSTON COUNTY DISTRICT 2: Whitney Ingram Strength is a candidate for District 2, Houston County Commissioner. I have known Whitney Ingram...
09:17 AM Houston County Sheriff Retiree Luncheon
HOUSTON COUNTY: Each year Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza hosts a retired Law Enforcement luncheon. The event has been held at Dothan's...
08:23 AM Revenue Commissioner Got Legislation Passed To Help Veteran’s
HOUSTON COUNTY: In the 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature Incumbent Houston County Revenue Commissioner Greg Holland was the moving factor...
Freedom Drive Fire Displaces Longtime Newton Family
Structure Fire on Freedom Drive Displaces Newton Family Newton, AL — A structure fire occurred at a...
3:04 pm Dothan’s Safety Efforts Earn Gold Risk Management Award 🎖️
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The City of Dothan has received a Gold Risk Management Award from the insurance...
2:43 PM Narcotics Search Leads to Trafficking Arrest in Troy
TROY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Troy Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant Friday, January 30,...
Dothan Police Asking For Your Help
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Dothan Police are asking for the public’s help as investigators continue to...
10:26 PM Policy and Procedure Manual For Taylor Alabama
TAYLOR: The City of Taylor has a Personnel Manual that they feel is not public record. Well, the Acting...
6:36 PM. Sheriff Valenza Announces Death of Deputy Rob Johnson
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Robert (Rob) Johnson Jr., who bravely fought...
12:41 PM 🚨Vehicle Wreck Ross Clark Cirlce
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A vehicle wreck has been confirmed at approximately 1000 Ross Clark Circle....
12:36 pm Enterprise Man Charged in Wife’s Murder Dies While on Bond
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS An elderly Enterprise man accused of killing his wife last month has died,...
