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UPDATE @ 1:58 PM SUSPECT CAPTURED 11:26 AM Manhunt Continues for Man Wanted in Armed Assault Case
UPDATE: Suspect Captured Following Jackson County Manhunt JACKSON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that...
10:33 AM City of Dothan Announces Amnesty Court for Outstanding Municipal Warrants
The City of Dothan Municipal Court is offering an Amnesty Court to help individuals resolve eligible outstanding municipal warrants without fear of...
10:24 AM City Leaders, Community to Revisit Homelessness Issue in Ozark
OZARK | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Mayor of Ozark will host a meeting Friday morning to continue discussions on addressing homelessness in the city....
8:24 PM Mason Bynum – Sheriff of Dale County- Ask For VOTE In Re-Election
DALE COUNTY: While Sheriff Mason Bynum announced earlier today in his bid for re-election, he was modest in what he released. Let me tell you,...
7:57 PM Eric Blankenship Announces Bid For Re-Election As Sheriff
HENRY COUNTY: Eric Blankenship had 18 years of volunteer service with Echo Fire-Rescue. He then went to work with Henry County Sheriff...
7:50 PM Donald Valenza Seeking Re-Election As Houston County Sheriff
HOUSTON COUNTY: Starting as Corrections Deputy in 1979, Donald Valenza has worked through the ranks to become Sheriff of Houston...
7:41 PM Scott Byrd Announces His Bid For Re-Election As Sheriff
COFFEE COUNTY: Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd has announced his bid for re-election as Sheriff for Coffee County. This is his first term and he...
7:17 PM Brad Cain Named Gordon Police Chief
GORDON: In a special called meeting of the Gordon Town Council this evening, they have unanimously named Brad Cain as Chief of Police. Cain...
5:29 PM Emergency Procedures Have Been Taken – CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? NOOOOOO
DOTHAN: We are a society dependant on cell phones. And today with cell service being interrupted has caused the emergency system to regroup....
7:28 PM Whitney Ingram Strength Ask Everyone To Support Chris Love For Houston County Commissioner
HOUSTON COUNTY - DISTRICT 2: Whitmey Ingram Strength has endorsed Chris Love for District 2 Houston County Commission. Tuesday is election...
Josephine Beall Ponder, known to most as “Jobie” passed away peacefully
Josephine Beall Ponder, known to most as “Jobie” passed away peacefully in her apartment at Huntcliff Summit Assisted Living in Sandy Springs,...
10:02 PM Tuberville Is A Resident In Alabama
MONTGOMERY: The Republican Party held a closed door hearing on the residency of Tommy Tuberville, Republican nominee for Alabama Governor....
6:22 PM Structure Fire – Dempsey Court – Dothan
DOTHAN: 6:15 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 218 Dempsey Court, off Denton Road, in Dothan. Person reporting advised 911 heavy...
11:33 PM People Taking Comments Out of Context – And I Know WHO Is Responsible
DOTHAN: This morning Dothan Commissioner of Disrtict 4, Dave Stock, spoke at the Dothan Commission...
10:35 PM HEY BRANDON – Can You Get Home Tonight? To Bad Others CAN NOT
HEY BRANDON SHOUPE GORDON-HOUSTON COUNTY: Could you go to your home today? Well Brandon,...
9:59 PM New book by Dr. Kenneth Sharpton-Glasgow offers a powerful, experience-driven roadmap for justice reform rooted in grassroots leadership and lived reality.
‘Freedom Fighters’: Organizing Justice Reform From The Inside Out Delivers A Ground-Level Blueprint For...
9:53 PM Taylor Mayor Gets Mad Because Councilman Brought Up Issues
TAYLOR: 6:00 PM The Taylor City Council, less Councilman Kenny Taylor who was reported to be out of...
UPDATED @ 10:00 PM 8:51 PM Structure Fire – Lucy – Houston County
LUCY - HOUSTON COUNTY: Houston County 911 dispatched Lucy Volunteer Fire Department, Cottonwood...
City of Ashford Accepting Resumes for Part-Time Community Events Coordinator
CITY OF ASHFORD ACCEPTING RESUMES THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2026. The City of Ashford is now accepting resumes...
11:55 AM. Henry County Jail Renovations
ABBEVILLE: In the City of Abbeville, the county seat of Henry County, the Henry County Commission and...
Wesley Blake Bowen
Wesley Blake Bowen Wesley Blake Bowen, 33, a resident of Dothan, passed away on, Friday, January 30, 2026,...
