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Giving shelter to feral cats; a “tail” of protecting cats from recent snowy weather
Snow in southern Alabama stymied travel and some power systems, but it also created a great danger for feral cats living in colonies around the...
1:25 PM: Soft lockdown at Jerry Lee Faine Elementary; ok now, off lockdown
Jerry Lee Faine Elementary was on a soft lockdown after shots were fired in the area. The school is off lockdown now and everything is okay. ** THE...
Trump administration orders funding freeze on grants and loans
President Donald Trump is pausing federal grants and loans as part of his sweeping review of government spending. The decision could cause...
Geneva County Sheriffs: instruments stolen from Shady Grove Assembly of God Church
Two instruments were stolen from Shady Grove Assembly of God Church, according to Geneva County Sheriffs. GSCO posted on their Facebook that a...
Dothan trailer park murder suspect is former Marine; bond to be decided this week
A Dale County judge is set to decide this week whether to give bond to a Dothan former Marine accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend. Dustin...
3:30 PM: Vehicle fire at Marathon at Park and Taylor
Fire units responded to a vehicle fire at the Marathon at South Park Avenue and Taylor Road. Injuries are currently unknown.
Former 1980s Ashford Police Chief Etheridge passes away
Gordon Keith Etheridge was the Ashford Police Chief in the 1980s. Keith Etheridge, a beloved resident of Marianna, FL, passed away peacefully on...
Alabama Republicans release 2025 goals: “Alabama Values”
The Alabama House Republican caucus Monday released what it calls the "Alabama Values" agenda for the legislative session, which starts next week. A...
Nighttime sewer work this week: W. Main between S. Oates and S. Lena
The City of Dothan’s sanitary sewer contractor will be working in the 200 Block of W. Main Street, between S. Oates Street and S. Lena Street,...
2:37 PM Local Artist Joan McDonald Selected for Winter 2026 Create Dothan Series
DOTHAN The Create Dothan series challenges artists to explore the theme Colors of the Wiregrass. The exhibitions are held four times a year and...
2:28 PM 🔥 Fire Reported at Guest House Inn on Ross Clark Circle
DOTHAN Dothan Fire Department crews responded to a reported fire at the Guest House Inn in the 1000 block of Ross Clark Circle around 11:40 a.m....
2:25 PM Enterprise Fire Department Warns Against Fireworks After New Year Fires
ENTERPRISE, The Enterprise Fire Department is reminding residents of the city’s longstanding fireworks ordinance after responding to multiple fire...
2:00 PM Eufaula Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
EUFAULA On January 16, 2026, narcotics agents with the Eufaula Police Department made contact with Jerome Gilbert, 48, of Eufaula, while he was...
Looking out the window weather: 4/4
Written by John Daniel Lookin’ good — the lookin’ out the window weather looks great. Clouds cleared quick...
Dothan Prep distributing 7th grade backpacks today; students to return next week
Dothan Prep will begin to distribute 7th grade backpacks today (Thursday). See the release from DPA below:...
Jackie Hughes Memorial Race at Dothan Motor Speedway: this weekend
Ozark Crawdad Festival this Saturday
7:38 PM CHILL – Cottonwood Police Department IS NOT CLOSING
COTTONWOOD: This is one of the stories that there is NO WAY that I am going to be able to write without...
Looking out the window weather: 4/3
Written by John Daniel The lookin’ out the window weather is warm and foggy this morning, but sunny, breezy...
Driving Through the Decades at D.A. Smith Middle School: May 2
Car enthusiasts spearheaded an event to spark interest in automotive history and mechanics with local 6th...






















