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Earth Week: Riverkeeper testing waters in Choctawhatchee River Basin
PFAS — they’re perfectly and fully awful. They’re “forever chemicals” — chemicals that take as long as a human lifespan to break down and can cause...
“Country Wayne” arrested in connection for robbery
The Daleville Department of Public Safety announces the arrest of Antwan "Country Wayne" Young, 36, of Daleville, in connection with a first-degree...
Dothan man charged with sharing pornographic images of children: DPD
A Dothan man is facing charges that he shared underage pornographic images on social media, according to Dothan Police. Christopher James Edman was...
Savoy Jones Benefit Golf Tournament coming up
The 9th annual Savoy Jones Golf Tournament is coming up with a welcome event and auction on May 1 and the tournament on May 2. The Savoy Jones...
11:42 AM: Two-vehicle wreck at Montgomery Highway and Rock Bridge Road
Dothan Fire is responding to a report of a two-vehicle wreck at Montgomery Highway and Rock Bridge Road in the area of Rodeo and Starbucks. On-scene...
Let’s get recreational! Rec developments coming to Webb, Kinsey, Gordon
We're not just getting physical — we're getting recreational. The Houston County Commission plans to authorize recreational developments for Webb,...
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...
2:49 PM Missing Persons – Search – Flowers Chapel Road
DOTHAN: During the day today multiple Dothan Police units have been seen on Flowers Chapel Road. The officers were searching for a missing...
12:55 PM Elba Woman Arrested on Aggravated Child Abuse Charge
ELBA An Elba woman has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged child abuse involving a child under the age of 6....
9:46 AM Bay County State Officials Reinforce Zero-Tolerance Stance Ahead of Spring Break
BAY COUNTY As Spring Break approaches and thousands of visitors are expected to arrive in Bay County, local and state officials are making it clear...
9:42 AMHouston County Jury Convicts Cottonwood Man on Two Counts of First-Degree Rape
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Houston County jury on Friday, Jan. 16, found Robert James Suggs, 53, of Cottonwood guilty on two felony counts of...
UPDATED @ 05:55 AM. UPATED @ 10:08 PM. 7;56 PM. Update On Brantley Bradley – Our Grandson
UPDATED @ 5:55 AM The following was 1:41 AM and 3:13 AM: He’s out of surgery Everything went really good...
Dothan Commission Candidate Forum
DOTHAN: Tonight the Houston County Republican Party held a forum with the candidates for Dothan Mayor...
UPDATED @ 7:27 PM 11:00 AM. Kimberly Trotter and Rehobeth Town Council
REHOBETH: You talking about a Mayor and Town Council that rolled their sleeves up and have worked since...
Gamble Reunion – August 3, 2025
Gamble Reunion will be held August 3, 2025 in the Fellowship Hall of Pleasant Plains Baptist Church, 7220 E...
District 3 City Commissioner Bradley Bedwell Voted No on his own Raise.
While I was writing an article for a forum held by the Houston County Republican Party, I wrote a part about...
UPDATED @ 2:55 PM. 05:27 AM. Early Morning Murder – Johnson Homes – Dothan
DOTHAN: 05:05 AM. Dothan 911 dispatched a firearm assault at Johnson Homes. At the time of dispatch...
04:21 AM. Candidate Forum Tonight – MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES OFF AND RUNNING
This event is hosted by Houston County Republican Party for Republican Mayor and Commissioner Candidates....
3:32 PM. Rehobeth. – RED. WHITE and BOOM
REHOBETH: 3:17 PM RED - WHITE and BOOM!!! All systems are go in Rehobeth for this afternoon and...
