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1:54 PM. Critical Injury Wreck At Southern Junction
HOUSTON COUNTY: 1:46 PM. Houston County 911 dispatched a motor vehicle accident, Highway 109 at Providence Road. On initial dispatch, the...
1:28 PM. Warming Stations Announced By EMA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The National Weather Service has projected temperatures to fall below freezing in our area next week. Temperatures for Tuesday...
6:00 Fight At Ozark Motel
OZARK: 4:49 PM. Ozark-Dale County 911 dispatched Ozark Police to Baymont Inn and Suites. There was a reported fight between several subjects....
3:37 PM Taylor Mayor DOES NOT Have It Under Control
TAYLOR: On November 3, 2025 within 45 minutes of taking the Oath of Office, incoming Taylor Mayor Robert Lamb terminated Taylor Police Chief...
3:23 PM Hoops Classic – Parking Limited For Taxpayers – Reserved For Royalty
DOTHAN: The HOOPS CLASSIC in Dothan began on Friday. Today the games begin at 3 PM. Unless you are royalty, as in Mayor - Dothan ASSociate...
Kenneth W. Lassiter,
Kenneth W. Lassiter, 64 years old, of Southern Junction, AL passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 24th, 2025. Kenneth was married to the...
12:53 PM Strong Arm Robbery – Lowe’s South – Dothan
DOTHAN: 12:53 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Police to Lowe's South, Ross Clark Circle and Hartford Highway. The offense took place in the...
9:45 PM The Day After Christmas – Today – BUSY
DOTHAN-HOUSTON COUNTY-GENEVA COUNTY-WIREGRASS: Since midnight on Christmas, Fire - EMS - Law Enforcement has been very busy. Slocomb...
9:06 PM Reports Of Assault In Progress – S. Shady Lane
DOTHAN-HOUSTON COUNTY: 8:35 PM Dothan and Houston County 911 dispatched an assault in progress ( at the same time of the firearm assault )...
9:41 AM Mackenzie Schultz Sets Sights on 2028 Olympics
ENTERPRISE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS After winning four consecutive state wrestling titles, Enterprise High School senior Mackenzie Schultz is now...
3:58 PM Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Traveling to Alabama to Exploit 14-Year-Old
According to court documents, 29-year-old Robert John Newman, Jr., of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, targeted the teen online between December 2024 and...
9:37 AM 41-Year-Old Employee Dies in Incident at Dothan Virtual School
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS An employee has died following an incident Wednesday afternoon at Dothan Virtual School. Authorities say Dothan Police...
9:19 AM 18-Year-Old Arrested After Gun Discovered at Abbeville High School
ABBEVILLE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A student at Abbeville High School was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he was found on campus with a...
9:32 AM Wiregrass Hope Pregnancy Center to Expand Counseling and Fatherhood Services in 2026
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Wiregrass Hope Pregnancy Center is preparing to expand its services in 2026...
9:15 AM Dothan Tech Secures Funding to Expand Hands-On Career Training
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS. Dothan Tech has been awarded a $94,467.62 CTE Innovation and Modernization...
7:30 AM Slocomb Man Identified As One Who Caused FHP To Use Deadly Physical Force
WASHINGTON COUNTY FL: On Wednesday Florida Highway Patrol clocked a vehicle at 100 miles per hour. The...
8:42 PM Houston County Mayors – Council Members – Chief of Police – Sheriff – Chairman
HOUSTON COUNTY: This evening Rehobeth Mayor Kimberly Trotter was host to Mayor' across Dothan - Houston...
2:46 PM Toddler Dies After Accidental Shooting Involving Firearm
BLOUNT COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A 2-year-old boy has died following an accidental shooting at a home in...
2:31 PM Houston County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help
RICKEY STOKES NEWS - The Houston County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating the...
2:15 PM Kenny Thompson Should Know Better – Taylor City Council CONNING Citizens – THOMPSON SHOULD RESIGN
TAYLOR: Last evening Mayor Robert Lamb was absent from the regular Taylor City Council Meeting. The...
UPDATED @ 07:11 AM THURSDAY 12:25 PM DEVELOPING Law Enforcement Pursuit – FATALITY – Washington County
WASHINGTON CO FL: Earlier this morning a person "in front of" the blue lights made a conscious decision...
