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UPDATE @ 1:58 PM SUSPECT CAPTURED 11:26 AM Manhunt Continues for Man Wanted in Armed Assault Case
UPDATE: Suspect Captured Following Jackson County Manhunt JACKSON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that...
10:33 AM City of Dothan Announces Amnesty Court for Outstanding Municipal Warrants
The City of Dothan Municipal Court is offering an Amnesty Court to help individuals resolve eligible outstanding municipal warrants without fear of...
10:24 AM City Leaders, Community to Revisit Homelessness Issue in Ozark
OZARK | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Mayor of Ozark will host a meeting Friday morning to continue discussions on addressing homelessness in the city....
8:24 PM Mason Bynum – Sheriff of Dale County- Ask For VOTE In Re-Election
DALE COUNTY: While Sheriff Mason Bynum announced earlier today in his bid for re-election, he was modest in what he released. Let me tell you,...
7:57 PM Eric Blankenship Announces Bid For Re-Election As Sheriff
HENRY COUNTY: Eric Blankenship had 18 years of volunteer service with Echo Fire-Rescue. He then went to work with Henry County Sheriff...
7:50 PM Donald Valenza Seeking Re-Election As Houston County Sheriff
HOUSTON COUNTY: Starting as Corrections Deputy in 1979, Donald Valenza has worked through the ranks to become Sheriff of Houston...
7:41 PM Scott Byrd Announces His Bid For Re-Election As Sheriff
COFFEE COUNTY: Coffee County Sheriff Scott Byrd has announced his bid for re-election as Sheriff for Coffee County. This is his first term and he...
7:17 PM Brad Cain Named Gordon Police Chief
GORDON: In a special called meeting of the Gordon Town Council this evening, they have unanimously named Brad Cain as Chief of Police. Cain...
5:29 PM Emergency Procedures Have Been Taken – CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? NOOOOOO
DOTHAN: We are a society dependant on cell phones. And today with cell service being interrupted has caused the emergency system to regroup....
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...
9:48 AM 🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fraudulent Text Messages Claiming to Be From Alabama Department of Revenue
🚨 SCAM ALERT🚨 The Houston County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a text message scam claiming to be from the Alabama Department of...
9:43 AM 13-Year-Old Boy Holds Down Stepfather With Bicycle After Alleged Attack on Mother in Baldwin County
BALDWIN COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A 13-year-old boy reportedly defended his mother and held his stepfather down with a bicycle after deputies say...
00:09 AM. Weather Update
WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold...
11:53 PM Vehicle Strikes House – Structure Fire – Moss Street – Dothan
DOTHAN: 10:52 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance to the 500...
7:26 PM. Weather Statement
Good afternoon, Coffee County has been upgraded to a Slight Risk(2 out of 5) for severe storms tomorrow...
02:32 AM. Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum
DALE COUNTY: At 5:00 PM Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum was unchallenged in the 2026 elections. At 2:30...
6:07 PM. Geneva County Candidates
Qualifying has ended and the following candidates will appear on the May 19, 2026 Republican primary ballot:...
5:56 PM. Henry County Candidates
5:50 PM. Houston County Candidates
3:16 PM Southeast Health Cardiovascular Institute Expands with Two New Providers
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Southeast Health announced the addition of two new medical professionals to its...
