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Today’s weather: 3/20
A wet grey morning will give way to a windy, cooler, but sunny day and a much colder night. Today is the first day of Spring, a time of rapidly...
DPD requests help identifying this person
The Dothan Police Department is seeking the help of our local and surrounding communities in the identity of the person in the picture below. Police...
1:45 PM: Local Coroners Attend Continuing Education
ORANGE BEACH AL: Alabama law requires a Coroner to be at least 25 years of age and attend 12 hours of continuing education a year. The...
DCS superintendent requirements change, hiring firm proposed; issue may be kicked to next board
The Dothan Board of Education has walked back its requirement that the incoming superintendent has previous superintendent experience, voting to...
Eagle Eye Distributes over $32k to Local Nonprofits
Eagle Eye's Change for Good initiative raised over $32,000 to support six local charitable organizations. Dare to Hope, Fellowship of Christian...
Henry County K9 Rudy sniffs out first drug case
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate K9 “Rudy” in his first drug case!The Sheriff's Office acquired 2 new K9s last year and...
Livestock Market Report
Report Date March 17 , 2025 Receipts this Week 588 Receipts last week 433 FEEDER CLASSES STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2 ) 150-300...
Today’s weather: 3/19
Sunny and warm weather today, Thursday will be much cooler. With bright blue skies and plenty of sunshine high temperatures today will rise to about...
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2:15 PM Foot Chase Captured on Body Camera Following Theft Arrest in Chipley
CHIPLEY: The Chipley Police Department has released body camera footage showing a foot pursuit that occurred following the arrest of Laderious...
2:08 PM Protect Plants and Pipes as Freeze Warning Hits Tonight
DOTHAN: (Rickey Stokes News) — A Freeze Warning is in effect for Southeast Alabama, South Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle Monday night into early...
1:58 PM Sentencing Nears in Dale County Daycare Abuse Case
DALEVILLE: Two former daycare employees who pleaded guilty to multiple child abuse charges appeared in court Monday as testimony continued ahead of...
12:37 PM Dothan Honors Capt. Crow for Decades of Service to Public Safety
DOTHAN: After more than 30 years of dedicated service to the City of Dothan, Captain Crow is officially retiring, leaving behind a lasting impact on...
10:15 AM: Two-vehicle wreck at Murphy Mill, Bethlehem
Dothan Fire and Pilcher's are responding to a report of a two-vehicle wreck at Murphy Mill Road and...
07:49 AM. Medical Emergency Causes Traffic Delay
DOTHAN: 07:40 AM. Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire Engine 5 (Eastside), Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan...
Southeast Health celebrating “A” grade from Leapfrog; celebration Friday
Southeast Health is proud to announce they earned an "A" grade for the spring of 2025 by a leading...
Five Horizons Health Services Carnival Tour of Wellness
¡Vamos Dragones! Dothan Dragons holding preseason events; open practice tonight
Dothan Dragons Soccer is kicking off with preseason events this week before a matchup on Saturday. An open...
Dothan’s Most Exciting Beach is back: Water World opens Saturday, May 3
Water World Water Park — “Dothan’s Most Exciting Beach” — is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its...
Houston County Sheriffs bust “sophisticated” diesel fuel theft ring
Houston County Sheriffs busted a diesel fuel theft ring in which suspects stole gas from multiple Wiregrass...
Man charged with murder, sexual assault in Washington County hunted down and denied bond
Charged with a brutal murder and a violent sexual assault in Washington County, David Earl Gipson was denied...

























