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1:28 PM: Report of fire at Patricia Lanes Bowling Alley
Dothan Fire responded to a report of a fire at Patricia Lanes Bowling Alley at 1:28 P.M. The initial call indicated smoke and flames were visible...
Cottonwood’s District 4 looking for new town council member
Van Granger was named mayor of Cottonwood, leaving the town's 4th District without a seated council member. Those interested in running for town...
Finding chronological order for RSN posts and other new site tips
If you want to view Rickey Stokes News in the classic chronological order, use the "Latest News" tab at the top of the page. You can bookmark the...
DCS: about 24% of students “chronically absent”
Roughly 24% of Dothan City Schools students are "chronically absent," according to a DCS release. Research shows students who miss at least 18 days...
Katie Britt, Ted Cruz introduce constitutional amendment imposing Congress term limits
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Monday reintroduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on members...
Registration Begins Wednesday, Jan. 15 for DCS Early Education
Registration opens WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 for Dothan City Schools early education. Three programming options are available: First Class PreK...
08:55 AM Repairs Underway At Houston County Jail
HOUSTON COUNTY: This week Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza and Houston County Jail Captain David Asbill are having much-needed repairs...
6:30 PM: Van Granger named Mayor of Cottonwood
Van Granger was named the Mayor of Cottonwood at Tuesday's Town Council meeting. Michael Capehart was named Mayor Pro Tem. Cottonwood's District 4...
4:30 PM: Wreck in Ozark, Enterprise Rescue helicopter requested
Rescue units are responding to a critical wreck at Deese Road and South Union Avenue in Ozark. The Enterprise Rescue helicopter was requested, but...
1:05 PM Structure Fire – North Alice Street – Dothan
DOTHAN: 12:57 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to a structure fire at 1207 North Alice Street....
11:06 AM – Alabama SNAP Benefits Restart After Shutdown, But Thousands Could Be Affected by New Rules
With the federal government shutdown now resolved, Alabama is once again issuing food assistance payments. However, new changes to the Supplemental...
12:58 PM – Mother Finds “Some Closure” as Son’s Killer Sentenced to Life
DOTHAN, Ala. — After nearly two years of heartbreak and waiting, a major development has finally been made in the murder case of Patrick Parrish....
08:05 AM Structure Fire Dispatched – Columbia
COLUMBIA: 08:03 AM Houston County 911 dispatched Columbia Volunteer Fire, Webb Volunteer Fire, Kinsey Volunteer Fire, Houston County Sheriff...
5:14 PM Abbeville Police – Henry County Sheriff Chase – Suspect Apprehended
ABBEVILLE - HENRY COUNTY: 5:14 PM A few minutes ago Abbeville Police Department activated their blue...
5:09 PM Will Benny Begins 4th Year As Dothan Police Chief
DOHAN: As the clock strikes midnight tonight (March 1, 2025) it will begin the 4th year of Will Benny...
UPDATED @ 9:23 PM 6:47 PM Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle – Hwy. 431 and Bethel Road – Kinsey
KINSEY: 6:24 PM Houston County 911 dispatched Kinsey Volunteer Fire Department, Headland Fire -...
2:13 PM: Wreck on South Oates near Taco Bell
Dothan Fire is responding to a wreck in the 3200 block of South Oates Street, near Taco Bell. The wreck is...
Intersection work at Ross Clark, 231 South starts Monday
On Monday, March 3, 2025, state contractors will begin an ALDOT project to improve the intersection of Ross...
Bond set for man accused of sexually assaulting 95-year-old woman with dementia
A man accused of sexually assaulting a 95-year-old woman with dementia had his bond set at a preliminary...
Michael Miller Memorial Jam for Food raises money to provide 95,000 meals to hungry people in the Wiregrass
Michael Miller, the late owner of the Recovery Room Bar, was a music lover, but he also loved people — and...
On This Day In History: Jackson County Deputy John L. Ivey killed in 1921
On today's date in 1921, Jackson County Deputy John L. Ivey was shot and killed by one or two men when he...
