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Warming centers open around the Wiregrass
The First Baptist Church Family Life Center at 300 West Main Street will open as a warming shelter on today at 6:00 p.m. It will remain open until...
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...
2:24 pm Structure Fire Hwy 431
ABBEVILLE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire Thursday at 2799 U.S. Highway 431 in Abbeville. First...
11:14 AM Two Women Killed, Children Injured After Train Strikes Minivan in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Two women were killed and several children were injured early Friday morning after a minivan was struck by a train...
Election Integrity Presentation “Handcount Roadshow” Set for Enterprise
ENTERPRISE An election integrity presentation titled “The Handcount Roadshow” is scheduled to take place next month in Enterprise. The event will...
9:56 AM Suspect Captured After Standoff in Abbeville
ABBEVILLE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS On December 16, at approximately 9:38 a.m., Abbeville Police officers responded to a call for service at a residence...
UPDATED @ 11:13 AM: 7:18 PM: Traffic Fatality in Barbour County; Victim Identified
BARBOUR COUNTY: ALEA - Troopers, Barbour County Sheriff Deputies, and Barbour County Coroner Chip...
Today’s weather: 3/24
It was a drippy dawn around the Wiregrass this morning, and rains and occasional thunderstorms are likely to...
6:27 PM. Working Structure Fire – Doncaster Way – Dothan
DOTHAN: 6:19 PM. Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to a...
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...




















