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1:07 PM Man Taken Into Custody After Barricade Incident Near Abbeville Elementary School
ABBEVILLE: — A heavy law enforcement response unfolded Monday morning after Abbeville Police officers responded to a call for service at a...
10:24 AM 🚒 Fire Crews Respond to Two Vehicle Incidents in Opp This Morning
OPP Emergency crews responded to two separate vehicle-related incidents early this morning. At 7:19 a.m., Engine 8 and Engine 7 were dispatched to...
08:58 AM Wreck With Injuries – Ozark
OZARK: Ozark - Dale County 911 dispatched a wreck with injuries, 410 N. Highway 123, Ozark. A motor vehicle accident, roll over. Emergency units...
Dothan Livestock Market Report
Livestock Market Report Report Date December 15, 2025 Receipts this Week 544 Receipts last week 371 FEEDER CLASSES STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM &...
07:06 AM Message From Houston County Revenue Commissioner Greg Holland
HOUSTON COUNTY: MESSAGE FROM HOUSTON COUNTY REVENUE COMMISSIONER GREG HOLLAND As the Christmas holiday season approaches, we would like to...
7:04 AM Firearm Assault In Eufaula
EUFAULA: 6:45 PM TUESDAY - Eufaula Police are investigating a firearm assault at the Bluff Park Apartment Complex in Eufaula. UNCONFIRMED with...
UPADTED @ 07:13 AM 06:46 AM NO CHILDREN ON BUS – NO CHILDREN ON BUS – Bus Wreck – Ashford
ASHFORD: 06:45 AM Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident, school bus verses a passenger car. The location is Rocky Creek Road...
7:16 PM Merry Christmas To Now Former Midland City Police Chief Tonight
MIDLAND CITY: JoAnn Grimsley was Mayor of Midland City. Four years ago she was unseated. During the four year interim Ms. Grimsley worked for...
6:58 PM Taylor Regular Council – Goes Into Executive Session
TAYLOR: 6:00 PM Taylor Mayor Robert Lamb and members of the Taylor City Council held their regular scheduled meeting. The meeting went rather...
10:29 AM. Wallace College On Wheels To Cottonwood
COTTONWOOD: Wallace on Wheels made a stop at CHS to assist seniors in the next step of the journey! Students were able to apply, register for...
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...
8:04 PM 🚨 PEDESTRIAN STRUCK IN DOTHAN 🚨
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Emergency responders were dispatched Thursday evening after a pedestrian was...
Dothan Market Report
Dothan Market Report The DOTHAN market report highlights increased cattle prices and strong demand, with a...
10:48 AM Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault in Early-Morning Stabbing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News) An arrest has been made following a stabbing incident early Sunday...
9:38 AM 🚨BURGLARY INVESTIGATION: Police Seek Help Identifying Person in Video
ANDALUSIA, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News) Officers with the Andalusia Police Department are investigating a...
7:32 PM Office Of Coroner – Houston and Henry County
HOUSTON COUNTY: In 1983 when I, Rickey Stokes, assumed the Office of Coroner for Houston County, the...
7:21 PM Arnold Woodham Announces Re-Election Campaign for Coffee County Coroner Coffee County, Alabama —
Arnold Woodham Announces Re-Election Campaign for Coffee County Coroner Coffee County, Alabama — Arnold...
3:51 PM After Three-Day Search, Autopsy Finds No Trauma in Death of 4-Year-Old
JASPER | RICKEY STOKES NEWS An autopsy conducted Monday morning found no signs of trauma or assault-related...
1:04 PM Alabama Legislature Convenes Next Week
MONTGOMERY: The 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature officially kicks into session on January 13 in...
