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Register now for the Dothan American League!
Now is the time to register to get your kids involved in the Dothan American League. Registration is open until January 31. Tryouts are on February...
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...
3:21 PM Do You Recognize This Person? Dothan Police Asking for Help
The Dothan Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured below. If you recognize this person,...
1:03 PM Thanksgiving Lunch Bunch
12:58 PM Fried Turkeys
12:27 PM Marianna Inmate Admits to Smuggling Drugs into Tallahassee Federal Jail
TALLAHASSEE, — A federal inmate from Marianna has acknowledged his role in bringing illegal substances into the Federal Detention Center in...
21-year-old arrested for stabbing juvenile, mother charged with tampering with evidence in Walton County
WALTON COUNTY, FLA— A 21-year-old was arrested in the stabbing of a juvenile at a party in Freeport Saturday...
UPDATED @ 6:28 PM 11:08 AM MISSING AND ENDANGERED In Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY: UPDATED ON SUNDAY @ 6:28 PM LOCATED AND SAFE MISSING AND ENDANGERED HOUSTON COUNTY...
Hundreds around Wiregrass without power after overnight storms
The Alabama Power outage map shows hundreds of Wiregrass customers without power after severe overnight...
Tornado watch in effect
A tornado watch is in effect for Wiregrass counties until 9 a.m. Central time. Counties affected: Houston,...
2:22 Napier Field – Is It Law Enforcement or Extortion of Money By Law Enforcement and Napier Field Judge
NAPIER FIELD ALABAMA: Is it law enforcement and court justice or law enforcement and court extortion?...
UPDATED @ 5:30 PM 4:31 PM Working Structure Fire – Dale County
DALE COUNTY: 4:26 PM Ozark - Dale County 911 have dispatched fire - EMS and Dale County Sheriff...
Warming shelter to open Saturday ahead of severe weather, cold temperatures
The City of Dothan and the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH) are opening a warming...
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...
