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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...
9:08 AM – DOTHAN-HOUSTON COUNTY EMERGENCY AGENCY
DOTHAN, Ala. — Local emergency officials are urging the public to take precautions with any outdoor burning as dry weather continues to create...
*UPDATE @ 4:03 PM*- Jury Deadlocked in Dothan Cold Case Murder Trial of Store Owner 10:00 AM
***UPDATE*** Plea Deal Reached in Dothan Cold Case Murder Trial DOTHAN . — A plea agreement has closed the book on a 2010 cold case after...
11:05 AM – New Mural on Cherokee Ave Honors Future Masters Legacy
DOTHAN: Drivers traveling down Cherokee Avenue may have already spotted a colorful new addition to the city's growing...
11:32 AM Search and Rescue For Missing Boater In Daphne
DAPHNE: A search and rescue team from South Alabama joins the effort to find a fisherman missing in West Alabama. Day four of the search for...
PHOTO, VIDEO UPDATE 12 PM: High-speed chase from Florida stopped in Houston County using spike trap
A driver led law enforcement on a chase from Florida up Highway 231 into Houston County before spikes were...
Eufaula man dies during Valentine’s Day police chase
A Eufaula man was killed early Friday morning after he crashed during a police chase, according to the...
Alabama Republicans want to enforce name change to “Gulf of America”
Alabama Republicans want to force state and local agencies to adopt President Donald Trump's name change...
Dale County Sheriffs joke with Valentine’s Day accommodations at “Bynum Bed & Breakfast”
Valentine’s Day Special Do you have an ex-valentine who has warrants? Or maybe they’re driving drunk or have...
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...
