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12:31 PM: Houston County says roads are becoming more passable
Houston County’s roads are becoming passable, according to a post on the county's Facebook page. "However, we advise all drivers to exercise extreme...
11:11 AM: Schools extend closures to Friday
Many schools have extended closures to include Friday, saying lingering ice leaves many roads still too dangerous. These schools will also be closed...
10:30 AM: Dothan says these roads are still icy
The following roads have been confirmed to have ice and should be avoided if possible. This list is expected to grow, so please stay informed and...
10:15 AM UPDATE: Wiregrass counties say roads still aren’t safe
Houston County government shared a post on their Facebook instructing people not to get on the roads just yet. "We strongly urge everyone to avoid...
Geneva County Sheriff: roads still hazardous
Geneva County roads are still showing ice and snow and are still considered dangerous, according to Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms. He said crews...
Icy, trucks off the road: stretch of Hwy 84 East from Beverlye to Forrester
A stretch of Highway 84 East is still icy as of 9 a.m., with traffic down to one lane between Beverlye Road and Eddins Road. According to eyewitness...
07:47 AM Stay Home – Road Issues – NO COURT
WIREGRASS: 07:47 AM NO COURT today, Thursday, January 23, 2025. Make sure your address is correct with Clerk of Court if cases are at a...
Extreme cold warning: temperatures as low as 12 degrees expected
Forecasters are projecting temperatures to fall to around 12 degrees tonight amid an extreme cold warning. First responders have been reporting icy...
City of Dothan updates
Below are updates from the City of Dothan. The City of Dothan intends to open all local streets at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 23rd. If...
Dothan Market Report
Dothan Market Report The DOTHAN market report highlights increased cattle prices and strong demand, with a heartfelt thank you to customers and a...
10:48 AM Woman Charged with First-Degree Assault in Early-Morning Stabbing
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News) An arrest has been made following a stabbing incident early Sunday morning in Montgomery that left a man...
9:38 AM 🚨BURGLARY INVESTIGATION: Police Seek Help Identifying Person in Video
ANDALUSIA, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News) Officers with the Andalusia Police Department are investigating a burglary that occurred early Monday morning...
7:32 PM Office Of Coroner – Houston and Henry County
HOUSTON COUNTY: In 1983 when I, Rickey Stokes, assumed the Office of Coroner for Houston County, the county furnished the Coroner NOTHING. This...
Roundabout installation begins today on 52 in Geneva County
State Road 52 will see a roundabout in Geneva County by next year. ALDOT is beginning work west of Samson on...
Today’s weather: 3/26
Weather on Wednesday will look much like Tuesday; we start the day with fog then mostly a cloud-free sky,...
UPDATED @ 9:34 PM VIDEO 7:02 PM Structure Fire On Falkirk In The Highlands
THE VIDEO AND FLAMES PICTURES WAS AFTER 911 WAS CALLED AND BEFORE DOTHAN FIRE ENGINE 8 ( HIGHLANDS )...
2:00 PM. Jean Williams – Wife of Retired Dothan Police Chief Kater Williams Passes
KNOXVILLE TN: On Monday evening Mrs. Jean Williams passed from this life into the Gates of Heaven. She...
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...
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...
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...
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...
