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12:19 PM Four Alabama Youngsters CUFFED AND STUFFED for Panama City Beach gun violence
MORE INFORMATION: Three more Alabama teenagers have been charged with the Pier Park shooting that left three people injured in Panama City Beach...
UPDATED @ 10:45: Teen shoots at Dothan police officer; DPD releases information
DOTHAN: 7:49 PM. Last evening Dothan Police was dispatched to Johnson Homes to a complaint. Once Dothan Police arrived at the call, which was...
Dothan Town Hall: Combating Hate in Education
12:05: Critical wreck at Headland and East Wilson; juvenile possibly injured
Dothan Fire is responding to a two-vehicle wreck at Headland Avenue and East Wilson Street, where early reports say a juvenile fell from her car...
12:40: Vehicle fire at Headland gas station
Fire units are responding to a report of a vehicle fire at the Circle K in Headland on Highway 431. Early reports say the fire is near gas pumps....
9:43 A.M.: Vehicle fire in Pansey
Lovetown Fire and Ashford Fire were dispatched to a report of a fully-involved vehicle fire in the area of Nathan Woods Road along County Road 8 in...
Dothan Fire honors new promotions
Congratulations to Battalion Chiefs Byrd, Harrison, Trawick & Wood, Captain Monday, Sergeants Blumthal, Lee, & Smith, and Paramedics...
Looking out the window weather: 4/4
Written by John Daniel Lookin’ good — the lookin’ out the window weather looks great. Clouds cleared quick after daybreak giving way to a “Sweet...
Dothan Prep distributing 7th grade backpacks today; students to return next week
Dothan Prep will begin to distribute 7th grade backpacks today (Thursday). See the release from DPA below: Dear DPA Families, We will begin...
2:23 PM Clay Dempsey Earns Certified Venue Professional Designation
🎭 Dothan Performing Arts Director Earns Prestigious National Certification DOTHAN, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News) The City of Dothan is celebrating a...
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...
Alabamians can now text 911 for emergency help
Alabamians can now contact emergency services by text, thanks to a feature called Text to 911 authorized by...
Save the Date: City Commissioner Dorsey holding community meetings in June, July
Terry’s Boiled Peanuts open
Terry's Boiled Peanuts will be open on the corner of South State Highway 109 and Highway 605. He'll be open...
2:10 PM: Wreck on RCC at Fortner
Dothan Police and Dothan Fire are responding to a wreck at Ross Clark Circle and Fortner Street. Southbound...
Penny for your thoughts: U.S. Mint to phase out penny production
The U.S. Mint made its final order of penny blanks, announcing a plan to stop producing the coin when that...
NOAA: get ready for an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is expecting an above-normal hurricane season this year,...
9:54 PM. Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum Ends Chase With Pit
DALE COUNTY: Acting on a BOLO out of Gulf County, Florida, an alert Dale County Sheriff Deputy spotted...






















