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3:42 PM Sammy Bagwell Memorial Blvd. Coming Soon
COWARTS: At the request of Cowarts Mayor Randy Rowland and members of Cowarts Town Council, the Houston County Commission is set to approve...
3:24 p.m.: Wreck on Ross Clark Circle near Southeast Health
Dothan Fire and Dothan Rescue are responding to a report of a wreck on Ross Clark Circle at Fairview Avenue in front near Southeast Health. Initial...
Haisten Drive to be resurfaced on Monday, Jan. 13
On Monday, January 13th, APAC-Alabama, Inc. will resurface Haisten Drive from Fortner Street to S. Englewood Avenue. Motorists should use caution...
Registration open for Taylor & Rehobeth Baseball
Register at this link.
Register for the Wiregrass Youth Symphony Orchestra: “Music enriches the soul”
If your child has ever expressed interest in learning music, the Wiregrass Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) is a great place to start. WYSO accepts...
UPDATED 1:27 p.m.: Wreck at John D. Odom Road and West Main Street
Dothan Police and Dothan Fire are responding to a report of a wreck at John D. Odom Road and West Main Street (Highway 84). The wreck is in the...
Nighttime lane closures on portion of West Main from Jan. 12 – 17
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,...
Proposed bill would eliminate taxes on eyeglasses, contacts
Those of us with bad vision can see one thing clearly: eyeglasses and contacts can be incredibly expensive. State Representative Mark Shirey (R,...
Repost: Donald Valenza on the job for 45 years: “You tell me what you need, and I’ll get it”
This story was originally posted on November 26, 2024. This is reposted to retain for the new website's files. Each morning, Houston County Sheriff...
5:04 PM Dothan Commissioner Dave Stock To Host Town Hall Meeting
DOTHAN: Dothan District 4 Associate Commissioner Dave Stock to Host Town Hall Meeting. District 4 Commissioner Dave Stock will host a town hall...
2:01 PM Structure Fire On North Bell Street – Dothan
DOTHAN: 1:43 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire on North Bell Street near Chickasaw Street. Reports to Dothan 911 flames and smoke...
1:23 PM Dothan Police Searching for Missing Man Last Seen on South Saint Andrews Street
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Dothan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man who was last seen in...
1:23 PM Cell Phone Outage
FROM ORLANDO FLORIDA TO NEW JERSEY there has been a cell phone outage. It has been odd, because I have three cell phones. One I could hit internet,...
UPDATED @ 2:38: 2:15 PM: Outdoor fire at Meadows Road in Ashford
Ashford Fire is responding to a report of a outdoor fire in the vicinity of Meadows Road in Ashford. Woods...
10:50 AM: Crash leads to vehicle fire at Westgate and Harrison
A truck ran off the road and crashed into the tree line at Westgate Parkway and Harrison Road, leading to a...
Dothan City Board of Education votes to require superintendent have doctorate, prior experience at tense meeting
The Dothan City Board of Education met at a contentious specially-called session to discuss changes to the...
New Headland Police Department to hold grand opening Friday
The public is invited to the grand opening of the new Headland Police Headquarters at 9 a.m. Friday. The new...
Today’s weather: 3/12
Look for a beautiful weather day today, but by tomorrow, and on until Monday, rains and storms may be in...
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...
