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12:37 P.M.: Wreck at Highway 431 near Headland National Bank
Rescue units are responding to a wreck on Highway 431 in the area of Headland National Bank. Early reports indicate two vehicles were involved, with...
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12:08 P.M.: Wreck at Fortner and Ross Clark Circle
Dothan Rescue and Dothan Police are responding to a wreck at Fortner Street and Ross Clark Circle. Initial reports indicate at least two vehicles...
AG Marshall: “Definitely not running for governor”
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall will not be taking part in the Alabama 2026 Governor's race, according to the Associated Press. He told the...
FBI: New Orleans attacker acted alone
The FBI is reporting the man who drove into a crowd in the French Quarter in New Orleans acted alone in an act of terrorism. They said they found...
Wreck at 300 block of Ross Clark Circle
Dothan Rescue responded to a wreck at the 300 block of Ross Clark Circle. Two vehicles were involved in the crash with moderate damage, and on-scene...
Families can apply for CHOOSE Act funds today
The Alabama CHOOSE Act passed, and applications begin today for Alabama families to get up to $7,000 toward private school tuition. The CHOOSE Act...
Dothan Police need help identifying this person
The Dothan Police Department is seeking the help of our local and surrounding communities in the identity of the person in the picture. Police are...
09:24 AM. Early Morning Structure Fire – Daleville – Claims One Life
DALEVILLE: Daleville 911 and Ozark - Dale County 911 dispatched a structure fire about 5:30 AM. The structure fire was a mobile home....
12:08 AM 🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT- INTERSECTION OF REEVES ST. AND HWY 231
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A two-vehicle accident has been reported at the intersection of Reeves Street and Highway 231....
11:18 AM Structure Fire Reported on Hickory Court in Webb
WEBB | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Emergency crews responded to a reported structure fire on Hickory Court in Webb after smoke was observed coming from a...
10:42 AM. Structure Fire – Hickory Court – Webb
WEBB: 10:32 AM. Houston County 911 dispatched a structure fire at 133 Hickory Court in Webb. Webb Volunteer Fire, Kinsey Volunteer Fire,...
Renea Myers,
Renea Myers, 63, of Pansey, Alabama, was born on December 16, 1962, and passed away peacefully at her home on January 9, 2026, surrounded by her...
2:15 PM: Vehicle crashes into The Barn on Westgate/231
Dothan Fire and Dothan Police responded to a report of a vehicle crashing into a building at The Barn on...
11:20 AM: Vehicle fire at Home Depot; one injury reported
Dothan Fire is responding to a vehicle fire at Home Depot. Early reports say flames are visible from a...
11 AM: Structure fire reported on Burkett Road
Dothan Fire is responding to a report of a structure fire on 1290 Burkett Road. Units arriving scene...
05:00 AM Explanation of Bail Bonds and Factors in Bail
HOUSTON COUNTY: Due to a person charged with two counts of Rape in the first degree of a 95-year-old...
Don’t burn today
The Alabama Forestry Commission said they will not be issuing any burn permits today due to gusty winds and...
DPD searching for missing teen
Focus groups for City of Dothan: one scheduled today, check other dates
Community Input Needed: Join a Focus Group! The City of Dothan is seeking input from non-profits and...
UPDATED @ 11:49 : 11:30: Outdoor fire reported on Drew Road; now under controll
Dothan Fire is responding to a report of an outdoor fire on 694 Drew Road. The fire is reported to be about...
