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Scam in Ashford: Police officer NOT missing
You may have seen this post circulating around Ashford groups — this is a scam. This is a scam appearing all over the United States with the...
UPDATED AT 10:05: 9:48 AM: Camper fire endangering residence in Geneva County on South Park Road; now under control
Slocomb Fire is battling a fully-involved camper fire endangering a residence at 2668 South Park Road in Slocomb, Geneva County. Crews are putting...
9:30 AM: Two-vehicle wreck on Hwy 109
Southern Junction Fire responded to a wreck in the 3500 block of Highway 109 between two vehicles. No injuries were reported. Rehobeth Rescue,...
9:10 AM: Vehicle vs. semi on Kinsey Road
Dothan Fire is responding to a report of a wreck on the block 1900 block of Kinsey Road. Early reports indicated a passenger car and a semi...
UPDATED @ 7:28 PM 6:10 PM Geneva County Commission Appoints New 911 Board Member
GENEVA COUNTY: Today was a regularly scheduled Geneva County Commission Meeting. On the agenda was appointment to the Geneva County 911 Board....
Historic Dupree School stuns with Bluegrass Revival: “They’re preserving this genre of music”
A little on-earth version of heaven sits at the corner of Antioch Church Road and Coot Adams Road in Ashford. It’s a guitar case nestled in a bed of...
DPD seeking help identifying these people
The Dothan Police Department is seeking the help of local and surrounding communities in the identity of the person(s) in the picture below. Police...
Today’s weather: 3/25
A grey, foggy start to the day should give way to bright sunshine and blue skies by afternoon. After the cool wet Monday, the weather Tuesday...
Pleasant Hill Baptist Spring Sing: March 30
2:43 PM Narcotics Search Leads to Trafficking Arrest in Troy
TROY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Troy Police Department executed a narcotics search warrant Friday, January 30, in the 300 block of Pace Street as part...
Dothan Police Asking For Your Help
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Dothan Police are asking for the public’s help as investigators continue to probe last week’s murder of local...
10:26 PM Policy and Procedure Manual For Taylor Alabama
TAYLOR: The City of Taylor has a Personnel Manual that they feel is not public record. Well, the Acting Chief of Police, Magistrate and some...
6:36 PM. Sheriff Valenza Announces Death of Deputy Rob Johnson
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Robert (Rob) Johnson Jr., who bravely fought a courageous battle with cancer. Deputy...
Who is this woman and how did these children appear out of thin air?
John Wahl is in the runoff for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. He has a nice stretch of campaign ads with...
4:33 PM. Georgia Pacific And Union In Negotiations
DOTHAN: Today Georgia Pacific and the labor union have been in negotiations at the Hilton Double Tree on...
Merritt Carothers announces mayoral candidacy for Taylor
Merritt Carothers, a current Taylor City Councilman and lifelong public servant, has officially announced...
Child struck by gunshot after dispute
Below is a release from Dothan Police: On May 27, 2025, just after 5:00 pm, Dothan Police Communications...
Ashley Davis announces candidacy for Dothan City Board of Education District 5
Below is a release from Ashley Davis: Dear Dothan Citizens and Friends, It is with great resolve...
Tuberville seems likely winner for newly-announced governor campaign
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced Tuesday he’s running for governor of Alabama, launching a...
1 PM: Report: Person struck by tractor at Willie Varnum, Zachary Road
Units are responding to a report of a person struck by a tractor in the area of Willie Varnum Road and...
Four young men, one juvenile charged with armed robbery
Four were charged with an armed robbery on Saint Peter Street over the weekend, according to a release. The...
