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Save your anger, be grateful Wiregrass was spared from the worst weather
The Wiregrass was thankfully spared from the dangerous weather that rolled through the South this weekend, but local meteorologists and news media...
Windy Spring Weather straight ahead: Weather for 3/17
Sunny, breezy and cool are the weather words for the next few days. Even with few clouds today temperatures will not warm to 70. So after a chilly...
Houston County/Dothan City/Coffee County/Dale County/Pike County/Barbour County Weekend Mugshots 3/14/2025-3/16/2025
UPDATE: Weather here: tornado watch, wind advisory; tornado east of Troy
The Wiregrass is under tornado watch and a wind advisory as severe weather rolls across the state. Weather models indicated a tornado east of Troy,...
10:21 PM. Wiregrass Electric Announcement
Wiregrass Electric Cooperative Prepared Ahead of Severe Weather Threat HARTFORD, Alabama-As severe weather approaches our area, Wiregrass Electric...
UPDATED @ 10:40 PM. 6:56 PM. Firearm Assault – Enterprise
ENTERPRISE: 5:56 PM. Enterprise 911 dispatched a firearm assault at 921 Rucker Blvd. Enterprise Police, Enterprise Fire, Enterprise Rescue...
Historic Dupree School named historic place, receives $10k check from County Commission
Anyone who lives in the area knows Dupree School is a historic place, but the location is now receiving recognition from the federal government for...
Severe weather this weekend; safe places open
The Wiregrass was upgraded to a Moderate Risk (level 4 out of 5) chance for severe weather Saturday night into Sunday morning. Two locations will...
1:25 PM: 2-vehicle wreck on 84 west at Judge Logue Road
Rescue crews are responding to a report of a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 84 West at Judge Logue Road. Major damage was reported. Airbag deployment...
11:01 AM Judge Sentenced Houston County Man Sentenced to Life for Rape of 95-Year-Old Woman
HOUSTON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Houston County judge sentenced James Robert Suggs to life in prison Wednesday morning following his conviction...
10:21 AM 🔥 Structure Fire Reported in Onycha Community; Home, Buildings Destroyed
ONYCHA | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Fire crews responded to a structure fire Thursday evening in the Onycha community that left a residence and two large...
10:01 AM Steve Clouse – A GOOD MAN
STEVE CLOUSE - A GOOD MAN BY STEVE FLOWERS My lifetime friend, Steve Clouse, turns 70 this week. He was born February 7, 1956. I hope his...
9:33 AM – Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Jackson Count
JACKSON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES Deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on drug charges following a traffic stop conducted...
07:13 AM Dothan Structure Fire – Second Time – North Edgewood
DOTHAN: 07:07 AM Dothan Fire Department changes shift at 7:00 AM each day. Just 7 minutes into the...
5:25 PM. Critical Injury Wreck Highway 84 East At Cowarts
COWARTS: 4:44 PM. Houston County 911 dispatched a critical injury wreeck, Highway 84 East and Heln...
Inmate death at Daleville City Jail
An inmate was discovered dead at the Daleville City Jail on May 14, according to a release from Daleville...
Local shops push back on new THC sales bill: “Building tax dollars more for neighboring states”
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a new law restricting sales of THC products, but local stores say the law will heavily...
He’s helping Dothan’s homeless, and now he’s running for the DCS board — meet Justise Black
He's helping homeless people for the city of Dothan, and now he's running for a hot school board spot —...
Promotions and Awards Ceremony for DPD
9 AM UPDATE: 9:28 PM. Dale County – Highway 231 and Dale County 10 – Critical Multi Vehicle Wreck, Fatality Confirmed
9 AM Update: One person lost their life in the wreck, confirmed by Dale County Coroner John Cawley. Bobby...
2:10 UPDATE: 08:57 AM. Structure fire at Jersey Drive, woman charged with arson
UPDATE: Reports indicate Jaime Brooke Harrell was charged with arson after the fire. Investigators say the...























