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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 county furnished the Coroner NOTHING. This...
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 Woodham officially announced today that he...
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 injuries on a 4-year-old child whose...
1:04 PM Alabama Legislature Convenes Next Week
MONTGOMERY: The 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature officially kicks into session on January 13 in Montgomery. They have 30 official days to...
10:41 AM Dothan Man Arrested Exploitation of Disabled Adult
DOTHAN | Rickey Stokes News A Dothan man was arrested just days before the New Year in connection with an investigation involving the alleged...
9:37 AM Keith Gray Sworn In as Midland City’s New Police Chief
MIDLAND CITY | Rickey Stokes News Midland City has officially sworn in Keith Gray as its new chief of police. The swearing-in ceremony took place...
8:00 PM. Let The RACES BEGIN
ALABAMA: On Monday morning, January 5 through January 23, the window opens for person wishing to seek election or re-election to political...
UPDATED @ 8:27 PM. 6:35 PM. Houston County Sheriff Department Has Barricaded Subject
HOUSTON COUNTY: At this time not releasing details, Houston County Sheriff Deputies involved in a standoff with a barricaded subject. More...
UPDATED @ 7:28 PM. 6:24 PM. WATCH Out For The Deer – COWARTS Fire Has Full Day
HOUSTON COUNTY: WATCH OUT FOR THE DEER. They apparently have a contract with body shops !!!! 5:28 PM. Houston County 911 dispatched Cowarts...
9:18 PM Two Dothan School Employee’s Arrested – One Is Daughter Of Sitting School Board Member
DOTHAN: Dothan Police recently arrested a Jerry Lee Faine Elementary School teacher for Sexual Abuse of a child. More victims are coming...
9:11 PM Animal Cruelty Arrests Level Plains
LEVEL PLAINS: Two arrests have been made on Animal Cruetly and Aggravated Cruelty To Animals and booked into Dale County Jail. Multiple counts of...
8:54 PM Taylor City Council Meeting
TAYLOR: Since November 3, 2025 when Robert Lamb was sworn in as Mayor the Taylor City Council has been a non performing entity. People are even...
Dothan Livestock Market Report
Dothan Livestock Market Report Report date JUNE 01, 2026 Receipts this week: 580 Receipts last week: 340 FEEDER CLASSES STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM...
11:53 PM Vehicle Strikes House – Structure Fire – Moss Street – Dothan
DOTHAN: 10:52 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance to the 500...
7:26 PM. Weather Statement
Good afternoon, Coffee County has been upgraded to a Slight Risk(2 out of 5) for severe storms tomorrow...
02:32 AM. Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum
DALE COUNTY: At 5:00 PM Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum was unchallenged in the 2026 elections. At 2:30...
6:07 PM. Geneva County Candidates
Qualifying has ended and the following candidates will appear on the May 19, 2026 Republican primary ballot:...
5:56 PM. Henry County Candidates
5:50 PM. Houston County Candidates
3:16 PM Southeast Health Cardiovascular Institute Expands with Two New Providers
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Southeast Health announced the addition of two new medical professionals to its...
2:16 PM Woman Arrested on Grand Theft Charges After $20,000 Jewelry Theft
HOLMES COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman in connection...
