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Today’s weather: 1/3/25
Another sunny but cool day on Friday, with highs today in upper 50s. With clear skies and few clouds to hold in the afternoon heating, temperatures...
Glover Funeral Home invites you to sign register book for late president Jimmy Carter
In honor of south Georgia native and Former President Jimmy Carter, Glover Funeral Home invites you to stop by and sign a register book to show...
12:37 P.M.: Wreck at Highway 431 near Headland National Bank
Rescue units are responding to a wreck on Highway 431 in the area of Headland National Bank. Early reports indicate two vehicles were involved, with...
Working the new website: displaying stories in chronological order
We're so grateful to all our readers for bearing with us while we develop — while the old model was loved, circumstances required Rickey Stokes News...
12:08 P.M.: Wreck at Fortner and Ross Clark Circle
Dothan Rescue and Dothan Police are responding to a wreck at Fortner Street and Ross Clark Circle. Initial reports indicate at least two vehicles...
AG Marshall: “Definitely not running for governor”
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will not be taking part in the Alabama 2026 Governor's race, according to the Associated Press. He told the...
FBI: New Orleans attacker acted alone
The FBI is reporting the man who drove into a crowd in the French Quarter in New Orleans acted alone in an act of terrorism. They said they found...
Wreck at 300 block of Ross Clark Circle
Dothan Rescue responded to a wreck at the 300 block of Ross Clark Circle. Two vehicles were involved in the crash with moderate damage, and on-scene...
Families can apply for CHOOSE Act funds today
The Alabama CHOOSE Act passed, and applications begin today for Alabama families to get up to $7,000 toward private school tuition. The CHOOSE Act...
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...
Tonight: County Conversation
Tonight’s the Night, Houston County!The County Conversation town hall is happening TONIGHT at: Farm Center...
Lightning strike starts fire at Coffee County home
A lightning strike hit and ignited a home in Coffee County, according to Coffee County EMA Director Grant...
5:20 PM: Critical wreck at West Main and Woodland
Dothan Fire is responding to what was dispatched as a critical wreck at West Main Street and Woodland Drive....
UPDATE: Enterprise Police arrest suspect in shooting
UPDATE: Enterprise Police arrested Laquenton Decraig Sheridan, age 42, of Enterprise, and he was charged...
‘What Is a Woman’ Act headed to Ivey’s desk
A bill defining sex as determined at birth passed the Alabama House Wednesday morning, and it's now headed...
Bill would allow Alabama governor, attorney general to appoint local police chiefs
A bill allowing state officials to appoint leaders for local police departments was expected to be approved,...
2:40 PM: Critical wreck on 231 at Madrid: rollover
Rescue units were dispatched to a critical wreck on Highway 231 at Madrid. A rollover wreck was reported,...
Lovetown Fire expertly handles early morning fire
Lovetown Fire, Cottonwood Fire, Ashford Fire, Pansey Fire, and Ashford Rescue were dispatched to a...
