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9:45 AM Judge Declares Mistrial in 2007 Dothan Murder Case
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A mistrial was declared Thursday morning in the murder trial of Jessie Jerome Swain, one of three men accused in the...
2:52 PM Coffee County Woman Arrested on Multiple Sex-Related Charges Involving Minor
COFFEE COUNTY, AL | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged sexual relationship involving a minor,...
4:13 PM D4 Dave Stock Town Hall Meeting
DOTHAN: In keeping with his campaign pledge, District 4 Dothan Commissioner Dave Stock fulfilled one of his promises on Tuesday evening....
4:00 PM Bart Booth Takes Oath of Office As District Court Judge
HOUSTON COUNTY: This afternoon Bart Booth took the Oath of Office for Houston County District Court Judge. The Oath of Office was admininstered...
3:57 PM Food Truck Fire at Porter Square Mall
DOTHAN| RICKEY STOKES NEWS Emergency crews responded to a reported food truck fire at Porter Square Mall, where the vehicle was described as fully...
2:26 PM ELBA – Two Shot and Other Calls
ELBA: 2:00 PM The day started with a construction worker who accidentally cut himself with a saw. Patient was flown out. The call was...
9:45 AM Alabama House Passes Bill Allowing Death Penalty for Certain Child Sex Crimes
The Alabama House of Representatives has passed legislation that would allow the death penalty as a sentencing option for certain child sex abuse...
9:34 AM Friends of the Library Makes Largest Donation in Organization’s History
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Friends of the Dothan Houston County Library System has announced a $78,200 donation to the Dothan Houston County...
UPDATED @ 07:11 AM CHILD LOCATED 11:24 PM ON GOING – Enterprise Police and Over 100 People Searching for Missing Child
UPDATED @ 07:11 AM Enterprise Police have reported this missing child ws located around 01:00 AM. Child is SAFE. THANK YOU to the ore than 100...
10:52 AM Ambulance Company Co-Owner Arrested After Alleged Cocaine Transport From Alabama
A co-owner of a regional ambulance service is facing multiple felony charges after Florida authorities say he used an ambulance to transport cocaine...
10:33 AM Adult Easter Egg Hunt Coming to Dothan April 4
DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES P.O. Box 2128 · Dothan, Alabama 36302 · Telephone:...
10:28 AM Dothan Utilities explains higher-than-average power bills after colder weather
CITY OF DOTHAN Community Relations Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2026 CONTACT: Vincent P. Vincent, Community Relations Officer,...
9:55 AM Man Arrested Nearly Two Months After Cottondale Shooting
TUSCALOOSA | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Tuscaloosa man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder nearly two months after authorities say he shot...
6:36 PM. Sheriff Valenza Announces Death of Deputy Rob Johnson
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Deputy Robert (Rob) Johnson Jr., who bravely fought...
12:41 PM 🚨Vehicle Wreck Ross Clark Cirlce
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A vehicle wreck has been confirmed at approximately 1000 Ross Clark Circle....
12:36 pm Enterprise Man Charged in Wife’s Murder Dies While on Bond
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS An elderly Enterprise man accused of killing his wife last month has died,...
11:01 AM Judge Sentenced Houston County Man Sentenced to Life for Rape of 95-Year-Old Woman
HOUSTON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Houston County judge sentenced James Robert Suggs to life in prison...
10:21 AM 🔥 Structure Fire Reported in Onycha Community; Home, Buildings Destroyed
ONYCHA | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Fire crews responded to a structure fire Thursday evening in the Onycha...
10:01 AM Steve Clouse – A GOOD MAN
STEVE CLOUSE - A GOOD MAN BY STEVE FLOWERS My lifetime friend, Steve Clouse, turns 70 this week. He was born...
9:33 AM – Man Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Jackson Count
JACKSON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES Deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on drug...
9:17 AM Marianna Man Jailed After High-Speed Pursuit, Foot Chase
MARIANNA | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Marianna man was arrested Thursday night after leading police on a vehicle...
