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8:41 PM Former Local ABI Agent Who Later Became Sheriff Passed Away
It is with a heavy heart and sadness that I announce the passing of my predecessor and long time Blount County Sheriff Loyd Arrington. Sheriff...
UPDATED @ 4:27 PM 81st NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVAL PARADE VIDEO
DOTHAN: The 81st National Peanut Festival Parade was streamed on FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE. The YOUTUBE froze up and had to be restarted. The FACEBOOK...
12:20 PM Two Vehicle Accident – South Oates and Selma – Extrication Required
DOTHAN: 11:55 AM Dothan 911 dispatched a two, possible three vehicle accident on South Oates Street and West Selma Street. Dothan Fire Engine...
12:16 PM Wreck – Hartford Highway Near Honeysuckle Road – Dothan
DOTHAN: 11:32 AM Dothan 911 dispatched a two vehicle accident on Hartford Highway near Honeysuckle at the entrance to Dollar General. Dothan...
10:37 AM Brantley At Driving Range
HOUSTON COUNTY: 10:37 AM This morning I have the pleasure of bringing Brantley to Dothan National Driving Range. He is hitting a bucket of...
10:32 AM Swearing In For Mayor and Council – Ozark – Date Set
10:15 AM National Peanut Festival Parade TODAY
DOTHAN: Today, October 25, 2025, beginning at 3:00 PM, the National Peanut Festival Parade will make it's way through downtown Dothan. The 81st...
5:22 PM. In Henry County – Chase
HEADLAND: 5:20 PM. Law Enforcement was on Highway 431 North of Headland. There was a southbound vehicle reported to have been traveling about...
3:42 PM. Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms Announces Retirement
To the citizens of Geneva County, I would like to take this opportunity to announce that I will NOT be seeking a fourth term as your Sheriff. I...
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. Senior goalkeeper Maggie Renshaw officially...
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 identified as 33 year old Blake Bowen....
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 the 2700 block of Ross Clark Circle and...
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 Circle. In the Double Tree parking lot. On...
7:27 PM. Napier Field Municipal Court – Possible Illegal Activity By The Courts
NAPIER FIELD AL: In a municipal town of only .3 square miles of corporate city limits, the Town of...
1:05 PM Structure Fire – North Alice Street – Dothan
DOTHAN: 12:57 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to a...
11:06 AM – Alabama SNAP Benefits Restart After Shutdown, But Thousands Could Be Affected by New Rules
With the federal government shutdown now resolved, Alabama is once again issuing food assistance payments....
12:58 PM – Mother Finds “Some Closure” as Son’s Killer Sentenced to Life
DOTHAN, Ala. — After nearly two years of heartbreak and waiting, a major development has finally been made...
08:05 AM Structure Fire Dispatched – Columbia
COLUMBIA: 08:03 AM Houston County 911 dispatched Columbia Volunteer Fire, Webb Volunteer Fire, Kinsey...
08:00 AM Self Inflicted Gunshot – Dale County
DALE COUNTY: 07:02 AM Ozark - Dale County 911 dispatched Echo Rescue, Midland City Police, Dale...
7:38 PM. Two Shot In Union Springs – Bullock County
UNION SPRINGS - BULLOCK COUNTY: When calls happen, the initial information that comes out is not always...
6:43 PM. Friday Traffic Death in Coffee County
COFFEE COUNTY: Coffee County wrecked claims one life. The victim has been identified by Coffee County...
