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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...
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full-staff in Alabama on Inauguration Day
Gov. Kay Ivey ordered flags at the state capitol and at state offices to be flown at full-staff on Jan. 20, honoring the inauguration of...
DCS: Keep sick children home to prevent spread of disease
As numerous illnesses swirl through the community, including norovirus, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Dothan City Schools (DCS)...
Eggs and Issues: Wiregrass legislative delegation talks topics coming to state house
The Alabama Legislature is gearing up for a new session in February, and local delegates visited Dothan to discuss the top issues they expect on the...
Columbia man charged with incest, sexual assault
A Columbia man is charged with incest and sex crimes after abusing his victims for 10 years, according to the Houston County Sheriff's Office....
9:48 P.M.: UPDATE: Critical pileup at Bluff Springs Road between Ashford and Avon
Emergency units are currently responding to a critical wreck on Highway 84 near Bluff Springs Road. Highway 84 was shut down at Bluff Springs...
2:49 PM TRIBUTE To Three Who Served With Humility – Dedication – And A Strong Sense Of Justice
HENRY COUNTY: This week marks the final week of three people who served the citizens and guests of Henry County, Alabama for over 18 years....
2:33 PM Firefighter Earns Advanced EMT Certification
RICKEY STOKES NEWS Congratulations to Firefighter Michael Noble on successfully passing his Advanced EMT. This accomplishment reflects the...
11:57 AM. Update On Brantley
BIRMINGHAM - CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL: 11:57 AM. The picture is before surgery. They text us about 8:41 AM that the actual surgery had started. It...
11:11 AM Can You Help? Dothan Police Request Public’s Assistance
DOTHAN,(Rickey Stokes News) — The Dothan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured above....
10:10 AM Gov. Kay Ivey Supports Robert’s Grocery Expansion into Dale County
DALEVILLE, Ala. (Rickey Stokes News) A Wiregrass-based convenience store chain is expanding into Dale County, with support from Gov. Kay Ivey and...
07:29 AM Three Car Accident With Injuries – Grimes
GRIMES: 07:14 AM Ozark - Dale County 911 dispatched a three vehicle accident, Dale County Road 112 (...
4 PM: Pursuit leads to crash after PIT method
Houston County Sheriffs pursued a vehicle and ended up using the PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle, leading...
UPDATED @ 1:34: 1:15 PM: Semi overturned at 1100 block of North Beverlye Road
Dothan Fire is responding to a report of an overturned semi in the 1100 block of North Beverlye Road. No...
8:57 PM Houston County Coroner Has Not Taken Required Continuing Education
ALABAMA: (Houston, Henry, Dale Counties) The Alabama Coroner's Training Commission, authorized by the...
Rehobeth receives ceremonial $506k check to renovate rec parks from lodging tax revenue
Houston County leadership visited Winford Woodham Field in Rehobeth Monday night to present the first...
Wiregrass Area Food Bank debuts new industrial freezer
The Wiregrass Area Food Bank opened a brand-new industrial freezer, which will allow them to store over 60...
Dothan Community Church Garage Sale: March 21 – 22
Today’s weather: 3/11
The weather for the next few days will be… much improved. After several very windy, grey, damp, sometimes...
