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09:23 AM CHASE – Blew Hood Off Car
DOTHAN: 09:00 AM Houston County Sheriff Deputy Berry went to make a traffic stop on an old blue Buick Park Avenue. The driver did not want to...
UPDATED @ 8:58 PM. 5:34 PM Was He Santa’s Elf or A Thief
UPDATED @ 8:58 PM A Dothan resident and his family got behind the forklift and lawnmowers near Harley Davidson of Dothan. They followed and called...
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...
11:33 AM Dothan Police Were in FORCE On Friday
DOTHAN: On Friday evening Dothan Police Chief Will Benny had Dothan Police Officers out in force on the streets. In a strong enforcement action...
UPDATED @ 11:09 AM 11:01 AM Motor Vehicle Accident – Lovetown
HOUSTON COUNTY-LOVETOWN: 10:56 AM Houston County 911 dispatched Lovetown Volunteer Fire Department and Cottonwood Rescue to a minor motor...
UPDATED @ 11:27 AM UPDATED @ 11:06 AM 10:54 AM Structure Fire – Pansey – Reported Fully Involved
PANSEY: 10:49 AM Houston County 911 has dispatched multiple volunteer fire departments to a structure fire at 32 Veronica Drive in Pansey....
8:41 PM. Samson Police Disciplines Officer
12:29 PM. Moderate Injury – Multi Vehicle Accident Dispatched – Westgate Parkway
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS 12:24 PM. Dothan 911 dispatched a multi vehicle accident on Westgate Parkway at...
11:42 AM Houston County Has Animal Control But Chairman Will Not Let Them Work
HOUSTON COUNTY: When you are told that Houston County does not have Animal Control, someone is not...
11:10 AM The Residents Of Taylor Will Owe James Brazier MONEY – EACH DAY COST MORE
TAYLOR: The Town of Taylor had a population of 2,390 as of July 1, 2025. Taylor, Alabama, is classified...
10:21 AM DPD Seeks Help, Do You Know This Person?
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Dothan Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in...
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...
