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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...
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full-staff in Alabama on Inauguration Day
Gov. Kay Ivey ordered flags at the state capitol and at state offices to be flown at full-staff on Jan. 20, honoring the inauguration of...
DCS: Keep sick children home to prevent spread of disease
As numerous illnesses swirl through the community, including norovirus, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Dothan City Schools (DCS)...
Eggs and Issues: Wiregrass legislative delegation talks topics coming to state house
The Alabama Legislature is gearing up for a new session in February, and local delegates visited Dothan to discuss the top issues they expect on the...
Columbia man charged with incest, sexual assault
A Columbia man is charged with incest and sex crimes after abusing his victims for 10 years, according to the Houston County Sheriff's Office....
9:48 P.M.: UPDATE: Critical pileup at Bluff Springs Road between Ashford and Avon
Emergency units are currently responding to a critical wreck on Highway 84 near Bluff Springs Road. Highway 84 was shut down at Bluff Springs...
2:49 PM TRIBUTE To Three Who Served With Humility – Dedication – And A Strong Sense Of Justice
HENRY COUNTY: This week marks the final week of three people who served the citizens and guests of Henry County, Alabama for over 18 years....
09:48 AM Fundraiser For Deputy Rob Johnson – Funds Presented To Deputy
KINSEY - HOUSTON COUNTY: On Saturday Kinsey Police and Kinsey Volunteer Fire, joined by Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza held a BBQ...
UPDATED @ 12:50 PM 08:16 AM FATALITY Accident – Ludlum Road – Webb
HOUSTON COUNTY - WEBB: 07:54 AM Houston County 911 dispatched emergency units to Ludlum Road off Glen Lawrence Road at Webb to a single...
09:52 AM Two BBQ Fund Raisers For Two Battling Cancer
KINSEY - DOTHAN: Today in Kinsey the BBQ fundraiser for Houston County Sheriff Deputy Rob Johnson ... BBQ plates will begin to be on sale at...
Community Rallies Behind Houston County Deputy Battling Rare Cance
DOTHAN, DOTHAN, Support is pouring in for Houston County Deputy Robert Johnson as he fights a rare form of cancer that has significantly impacted...
09:26 AM Coffee and Dale County – Accidents Requiring Air Transport
DALE: 6:21 PM SATURDAY EVENING: Ozark - Dale County 911 and Enterprise 911 dispatched Level Plains...
5:30 PM ATV Accident – Dale County – Child Injured
NEWTON - DALE COUNTY: 5:00 PM Ozark - Dale County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident - roll over...
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...
