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10 AM UPDATE: 9:42: Person in custody for false shooting report
UPDATE: Units have not been able to locate a victim. UPDATE: Reports indicate there was no shooting. The suspect/person reporting has mental issues...
5:08 PM. Semi vs. SUV In Gordon – Three dead in wreck, names released
HOUSTON COUNTY - GORDON: 12:16 PM. Houston County 911 dispatched Gordon Volunteer Fire, Pansey Volunteer Fire, Ashford Volunteer Fire, Ashford...
1:32 PM: Moderate crash at Hartford Highway, RCC
Dothan Fire and Pilcher's are responding to a report of a moderate crash at Hartford Highway and Ross Clark Circle. One patient is complaining of...
9:20: Special weather statement: strong thunderstorm
At 916 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cottonwood, moving northeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph....
3:20 PM. Tornado Watch, Flooding Watch remain
A tornado watch and flood watch remain in effect. 12:03 PM: The tornado warning has expired and Dothan is under a severe thunderstorm warning and a...
2PM UPDATE: 1 PM: Multiple injuries at wreck at 84, 92 in Wicksburg
Units are responding to a report of a wreck with injuries at Highway 84 and Highway 92 in Wicksburg. Reports are coming in — the person reporting...
12:42: multiple Houston county units roll for burglary
A burglary in Pecan Trailer Park on Cottonwood Road has prompted multiple Sheriff's Deputies to roll. While the burglary could be domestic, the...
Headland gas leak prompts evacuations
A gas leak in Headland led to road closures and evacuations, according to Headland police. The gas leak was on Lindsay Street after crews were...
Heavy rainfall, severe threat today through the weekend
Pack up the lake ideas this weekend — multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rain are forecast to move through the region the next couple of days. A...
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...
11:10 AM. They Call Him THE STREAK
HOUSTON COUNTY - GORDON: 11:10 AM. Houston County 911 dispatched deputies to a naked man in the middle...
4:41 PM. Water In Cottonwood
COTTONWOOD: 4:41 PM. The water in Cottonwood was out today, however, please note it WAS NOT the fault...
9:41 PM. Henry County – Car Goes Off Road
HENRY COUNTY: About 9:00 PM a vehicle was traveling west on Highway 10 from Shorterville towards...
8:45 PM. Weather Advisory
At 935 PM EDT/835 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near...
Met Two Great Ladies Today
DOTHAN: Today we went to Things-N-Wings for lunch. We met two ladies who work there. It was a pleasure...
06:25 AM. From Scott Childers – Dothan School Board Chair
DOTHAN: From Scott Childers, Chair of Dothan School Board: $27,530.25. I wrote that check tonight. From...
9:49 PM. Victims Of Structure Fire Needs Help
DOTHAN: On Wednesday evening there was a structure fire on Keating Road. The residents are seeking...
6:13 PM. Houston County Deputy Assaulted
HOUSTON COUNTY: 5:48 PM. Houston County Sheriff’s Office Deputy responded to a suspicious person...
