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HENRY COUNTY – Ray Marler – Spence Danzey – Kim Roland – Take Oath of Office
HENRY COUNTY: This past Friday Henry County District Court Judge Derek Peterson performs one of his last official acts as Judge. Judge Peterson...
Houston County – Circuit Clerk Carla Woodall – Probate Judge Patrick Davenport Takes Office
HOUSTON COUNTY: In Alabama some elected officials have six year terms and some four year terms. That places their elections the same time as a...
Schools closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Schools have announced closures Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of winter weather. See the list below. We will update this list as more...
UPDATE: Snow expected Tuesday, Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the region in waves tonight and tomorrow morning, but some models are now trending...
07:53 AM. Journey To Washington D.C.
ATLANTA GEORGIA: At this airport in Washington D.C. awaiting to board flight. Headed to Washington D.C. to the inauguration. Headed to help...
10:35 PM: Police chase from Headland ends in Dothan
Police were led on a chase from Headland to Dothan, ending in a pit maneuver, according to reports. Reports indicate a female driver in a truck led...
Southern Snow? Chance of wintry precipitation next week
After a small risk of excessive rainfall on Saturday, temperatures are expected to plummet, and the National Weather Service says there is a chance...
Georgia: Early County School System grilled on property tax cap; will they opt-in or opt-out?
Property owners grilled the Early County Board of Education at Thursday’s public hearing on Georgia House Bill 581, also known as the Save Our Homes...
UPDATE: 2:25 PM: Fatal wreck in Dale County at CR 21, Penny Point
UPDATE: The deceased was identified as 62-year-old Dennis Prescott from Arkansas. He was in town visiting a friend. Rescue units are responding to...
3:07 PM Vehicle Wreck Reported at Westgate Parkway and Burbank Street with Injuries
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a vehicle wreck at the intersection of Westgate Parkway and Burbank...
UPDATED @ 3:57 PM 2:55 PM BREAKING: Two-Vehicle Crash Reported at US-431 & County Road 32 in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Emergency crews are currently on scene of a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 431...
UPDATED @ 3:44 PM 2:35 PM Structure Fire Reported on Cleveland Street in Headland
HEADLAND | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Fire crews are actively working a fully involved structure fire on Cleveland Street in Headland. Headland Fire Rescue...
UPDATE @ 1:58 PM SUSPECT CAPTURED 11:26 AM Manhunt Continues for Man Wanted in Armed Assault Case
UPDATE: Suspect Captured Following Jackson County Manhunt JACKSON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that...
2:40 PM. Wreck Highway 231 South and State Line Road – Houston County
HOUSTON COUNTY: 1:50 PM. Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident with injuries,...
8:03 AM. ARSON Fire – House On Fire Weeks Ago – Fire Again Early This Morning
DOTHAN: 02:06 AM. In the early morning hours this morning Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire,...
08:48 AM Wreck – Highway 52 West In Taylor
TAYLOR: 08:06 AM Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident on Highway 52 and Highway 605...
A jam session to heal the soul: day one of Dupree Bluegrass Revival Festival
This is how it begins. A person with the knowledge and wherewithal to lead everyone around him dictates the...
UPDATED: 10 AM: 4:49 PM Child’s Death Under Investigation – Two-Year-Old Found In Swimming Pool
HOUSTON COUNTY: At 11:10 AM Houston County 911 dispatched Rehobeth Fire - Rescue, Hodgesville Volunteer...
Dupree School Bluegrass Revival Festival: jam tonight, shows tomorrow
Today’s weather: 3/21
Plenty of sunshine will push away the morning chill and cloudless blue skies will bring a big warm-up...
1:20 PM: Fully involved structure fire on E. Morris St. in Samson
Samson Fire is responding to a report of a fully involved structure fire at 404 East Morris Street in...
