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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...
UPADTED @ 07:13 AM 06:46 AM NO CHILDREN ON BUS – NO CHILDREN ON BUS – Bus Wreck – Ashford
ASHFORD: 06:45 AM Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident, school bus verses a passenger car. The location is Rocky Creek Road...
7:16 PM Merry Christmas To Now Former Midland City Police Chief Tonight
MIDLAND CITY: JoAnn Grimsley was Mayor of Midland City. Four years ago she was unseated. During the four year interim Ms. Grimsley worked for...
6:58 PM Taylor Regular Council – Goes Into Executive Session
TAYLOR: 6:00 PM Taylor Mayor Robert Lamb and members of the Taylor City Council held their regular scheduled meeting. The meeting went rather...
3:47 PM Dothan Tech Students Showcase Skills with Interactive Park Installations
DOTHAN: (RSN) Students from Dothan Tech’s Graphic Design, Building Construction, and Pre-Engineering programs have turned classroom lessons into a...
Scam alert from Dothan Utilities
The City of Dothan's Utilities Collection division has become aware or scammers trying to solicit debit card...
IMMEDIATELY HIRING: A-Advantage Bonding
If you or someone you know needs a job, there's an opportunity for you at A-Advantage Bonding. A nighttime...
9:26 PM Sheriff and Coroner Pay Bill Introduced In Legislature
MONTGOMERY - HOUSTON COUNTY: Local legislation was introduced into the Alabama House this past week...
10:32 AM Miki McFatter – Wife of Retired Houston Co. District Judge Bill McFatter Passes Away
PANAMA CITY BEACH FL: RSN has learned that Miki Thrasher McFatter, wife of Retired Houston County...
4:00 PM Working Structure Fire – North Bell Street – Dothan – Possible Arson
DOTHAN: 3:13 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 306 Bell Street in Dothan. At the time of...
UPDATED @ 9:15 PM: 7:38 AM Vehicle vs. Semi – Highway 52 East In Webb – FATALITY
WEBB: 5:27 AM Multiple emergency units are on the scene of a passenger vehicle versus a semi truck...
9:40 AM: Dothan Utilities vehicle wrecks with semi
Dothan Fire and Pilcher's responded to a report of a wreck between a Dothan Utilities truck and a semi at...
3:20 PM: Wreck at Hodgesville, Harper Joy; motorcycle possibly involved
Rescue units are responding to a report of a wreck at Hodgesville Road and Harper Joy Road of a motor...
