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10:30 AM Mardi Gras 2026: Parade Route Shift Announced for Dothan’s Biggest Celebration
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS If you’re ready to let the good times roll on the “Happiest Day in Dothan,” be prepared for a few changes to the 2026...
10:15 AM UPDATE: Victim Identified in Fatal U.S. 231 Crash in Dale County
DALE COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Dale County Coroner John Cawley has identified the man who died in a crash Thursday morning on U.S. 231 north. The...
9:51 AM Panama City Beach Man Gets 30 Years After Jury Convicts Him of Drug Trafficking
BAY COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Florida’s strict drug trafficking laws were enforced this week as a repeat offender received a lengthy prison...
2:19 PM 🚨Traffic Alert- Wreck Highway 84 East and Rocky Creek Road in Ashford.
ASHFORD | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A two-vehicle wreck has been reported at the intersection of Highway 84 East and Rocky Creek Road in Ashford. At this...
1:15 PM – Have you Seen This Man?
Ricky Chu Ortiz is WANTED by A-Advantage Bonding and The Houston County Sheriff Dept. I have made contact with Mr. Ortiz (last week), he called his...
12:55 PM Dothan Police Department Seeking Your Help
Lt. Scott Owens said officers responded around 2 a.m. on Feb. 11 to the 2100 block of Saddlewood Trail, where they found a man with...
11:08 AM Happy Birthday to Sheriff Mason Bynum of Dale County!
Please join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to Sheriff Mason Bynum of Dale County!
UPDATE: @ 10:06 AM 6:20 AM Haz Mat Incident – 4126 N. Highway 231 – Ozark
OZARK-DALE COUNTY: 06:08 AM Ozark-Dale County 911 dispatched Ozark Fire Department and Marley Mill Volunteer Fire Department to a haz mat...
9:56 PM Officer Involved Shooting – ALEA SBI Agent – Suspect Dead – Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A special agent assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s SWAT Team was hospitalized after being struck by gunfire in an...
7:11 PM. SATURDAY. Easter Egg Hunt
8:54 PM Houston County Sheriff Lt. Bobby Hopkins Received Medal of Honor
HOUSTON COUNTY - MONTGOMERY: The Houston County Sheriff and Command Staff were in Montgomery today to honor Lieutenant Hopkins as he received...
Norman “Rusty” Preston Burgess
Norman "Rusty" Preston Burgess Norman “Rusty” Preston Burgess passed away at home on Wednesday evening April 1, 2026. Funeral services will be at...
Faith Over Fear Gun Raffle
Mystic Du Mayhem is having a gun raffle for Jenny Godwin. Jenny was diagnosed with Leukemia last week. We want to help her in anyway possible. We...
10:49. Happy Birthday To Special Girls
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Alexis jones Anderson 17yrs old Delilah Anderson 8 yrs old. We love yall very much. Love...
10:31 AM Critical Injury Wreck DIspatched – Columbia
COLUMBIA: 09:27 AM Houston County 911 dispatched Columbia Police and Columbia Fire-Rescue to reports...
10:02 AM Dothan High School Baseball Players Sign to Play Collegiate Ball ⚾🔓
RICKEY STOKES NEWS Dothan High School proudly celebrated four outstanding student-athletes as they signed to...
9:53 AM 🎉 Spring Break Camp Is HERE! ☀️
School’s out March 30 – April 3, and we’ve got your childcare covered! 😅 Give your 6–12 year-olds five full...
09:49 AM Former Teacher Turns Herself In on Child Molestation, Sexual Assault Charges
LEE COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A former Lee County teacher has turned herself in to authorities in...
9:46 AM 🚨 New K9 Coming Soon to Houston County! 🐾
HOUSTON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS After 10 years of dedicated service, Houston County has officially...
9:27 AM 🌳 City of Dothan to Celebrate Arbor Day, Honor School Bus Drivers at Botanical Gardens
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The City of Dothan will celebrate Arbor Day on February 26, 2026, recognizing...
6:31 PM BUILDERS BEWARE – Houston County Administrative Meeting
HOUSTON COUNTY: The Houston County Commission will meet at 10:00 AM on Thursday for the Administrative...
