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3:45 PM WARNING – Do Not Go To Court Drinking
HOUSTON COUNTY: Oh well, please take notice this IS NOT a good idea!!! On April 14, 2025 a Houston County Sheriff Deputy, while on weekly...
3:20 PM Motorcycle Wreck Reported at Hwy 123 and County Road 143
CONFIRMED MOTORCYCLE WRECK – STATE HIGHWAY 123 & COUNTY ROAD 143 Newton, AL Emergency responders are on the scene of a confirmed motorcycle...
2:15 PM Foot Chase Captured on Body Camera Following Theft Arrest in Chipley
CHIPLEY: The Chipley Police Department has released body camera footage showing a foot pursuit that occurred following the arrest of Laderious...
2:08 PM Protect Plants and Pipes as Freeze Warning Hits Tonight
DOTHAN: (Rickey Stokes News) — A Freeze Warning is in effect for Southeast Alabama, South Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle Monday night into early...
Please drive safely and keep Christmas crash-free
After 2 p.m. two days before Christmas, various agencies across the Wiregrass have already worked some five...
Join Dothan’s top brass for a Christmas chat on WDIG
Field fire on County Road 85; pasture on fire
Fire units are responding to a call of an outdoor fire at 1769 S County Road 85. Initial reports indicated a...
Wreck at Honeysuckle and East Main; juvenile reportedly injured
Rescue units are responding to a wreck at Honeysuckle Road and East Main Street. Initial reports indicated a...
Reminder: Houston County property taxes due Dec. 31
As the year draws to a close, the Houston County Revenue Commissioner is reminding the public property taxes...
12 P.M.: Severe wreck on 84 West; one critical injury; 84 West traffic at a crawl
Rescue units are responding to a wreck at Highway 84 West and Bay Springs Road. Heavy damage is indicated,...
Turkeys from Heaven delivering meals for Christmas; donations needed
The Plant in downtown Dothan is bustling with action today as volunteers prepare to deliver turkeys to those...
Holmes County Sheriffs arrest man following threat against DJJ staff
HOLMES COUNTY:On December 20, 2024, the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was contacted by a supervisor...





















