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Houston County to begin directly billing for sanitation services
Houston County will soon begin billing for sanitation services rather than those charges appearing on your bill from Wiregrass Electric. Houston...
Shoupe running for reelection: “I’m going to suit back up”
Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe will be running again in 2026. "I'm going to suit back up — I'm ready to go," he said. "I enjoy...
1:34 PM: Wreck at St. Andrews and Powell
Dothan Fire is responding to a report of a wreck at St. Andrews Street and Powell Street. Two cars were reportedly involved, and moderate damage was...
Family mourns man who drowned on Lake Eufaula Monday
A man named Horace Gilbert, 76, drowned on Lake Eufaula Monday night after his friend called rescue units with a report Gilbert fell in the water...
Concerning social media post leads to investigation at Carroll High School
Ozark Police are investigating a social media post containing a possible threat toward Carroll High School. The post in question allegedly included...
08:25 AM. Brantley Will Have Surgery Thursday At Children’s – PRAYER REQUEST
COTTONWOOD - BIRMINGHAM: On Wednesday Brantley Bradley, his mother Emily Fails and myself ( Rickey Stokes ) will travel to Birmingham for...
First graduates from FBI Citizens Academy leave with more knowledge and trust for law enforcement
The FBI Citizens Academy finished its first class with an all-star lineup of graduates, the class meant to teach citizens about the structure of FBI...
Ward Wilson Funeral Home 90th anniversary: Friday, May 9
Hot Sheet Cases Filed in 20th Judicial Circuit April 22, 2025
Compiled by Linda Boster NOTE: JUVENILE RECORDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO POST. JUDGE LORI COLLIER INGRAM & JUDGE BUTCH BINFORD HANDLE ALL JUVENILE...
2:16 PM Level Plains Shooting Leaves Man in Critical Condition
LEVEL PLAINS, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News) A man is in critical condition following a shooting that occurred Tuesday morning in Dale County,...
12:12 PM House of Ruth Receives Largest Share of $1.1M Grant to Support Domestic Violence Victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News) The House of Ruth Inc. has received the largest share of a $1.1 million grant package awarded by Kay Ivey to...
6:03 PM ALEA- Trooper Stops Possible Burglary Suspect
DOTHAN: 6:03 PM An Alert ALEA Trooper, Cpl. Carlton, makes a traffic stop on Highway 231 South and Saunders Road. The vehicle had an active...
5:26 PM Wreck- Wicksburg
WICKSBURG: 5:24 PM Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident with injuries, Highway 84 West and Lee Boy Road. The information...
UPDATED @ 2:37 PM. 08:19 AM. Motorcycle Verses Semi – Dale County
DALE COUNTY: Ozark - Dale County 911 dispatched a motorcycle verses semi accident, Highway 231 North...
UPDATED @ 4:14 PM MONDAY. 8:55 PM Structure Fire – Pansey – Well Involved
UPDATED @ 4:14 PM MONDAY On June 15, 2025 Deputies with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office along with The...
8:10 PM. IMPORTANT BEWARE NOTICE – Houston County Sheriff Department
DO NOT LET CHILDREN HAVE OR TOUCH THESE … CALL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASAP HOUSTON COUNTY: 8:10 PM. Houston...
UPDATED @ 7:49 PM. 3:08 PM. Critical Injury Motorcycle Wreck – Highway 231 and Roy Parker Road – Ozark
OZARK: 2:43 PM. Ozark - Dale County 911 dispatched a motorcycle verses car accident on Highway 231...
10:00 AM. Dothan Police Investigate Death
DOTHAN: 10:00 AM. Dothan Police and Houston County Deputy Coroner Tony Diaz are on the scene of a death....
UPDATED @ 2:03 PM. 11:25 AM. Protest – Dothan
DOTHAN: 11:25 AM. The Houston County Courthouse steps was the site of a protest. The group is...
08:25 AM Hit and Run – Trauma Alert – Dothan
DOTHAN: 06:54 AM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police, Dothan Fire Engine 2 ( Lakewood ) and Pilcher...
08:13 AM Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship – CHAT WITH COMMUNITY
HENRY COUNTY: Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship goal as Sheriff is to stay connected to the...
