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10:32 AM Dale County Sheriff Reacts to Child Predator Death Penalty Act
DALE COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum is speaking out following the introduction of Alabama’s proposed Child Predator...
10:27 AM Dale County Sheriff’s Office Rodeo Returns March 6–7 in Ozark
OZARK | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Dale County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community out for two nights of rodeo action this weekend. The Dale...
10:20 AM Dothan Woman Sentenced To 10 Years in Aggravated Child Abuse Case
DOTHAN, Ala. — A Dothan woman was sentenced Thursday in connection to an aggravated child abuse case. Jazie “Marie” Franklin was sentenced to 10...
10:13 AM Former Cullman County Attorney Indicted on Attempted Murder Charges
CULLMAN COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A former Cullman County attorney has been indicted on multiple charges after authorities say she attempted to...
10:00 AM Ashford Man Charged with Manslaughter in Fentanyl Overdose
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS An Ashford man is facing a manslaughter charge after investigators say he supplied fentanyl that led to the overdose...
9:40 AM Special Guests Visit Hidden Lake Elementary for Read Across America Week
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Hidden Lake Elementary welcomed some special guests during Read Across America Week. Officer Volkman with the Dothan...
9:22 AM March 5 is National Slam the Scam Day
March 5 is National Slam the Scam Day National Slam the Scam Day is a reminder for the public to recognize, avoid, and report scammers who are...
9:15 AM Abbeville Building New Emergency Response Facility for Police, Fire and EMS
ABBEVILLE | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Construction is underway on a new public emergency response facility that will house the Abbeville Police Department,...
10:06 AM Wicksburg High Band Hosting Mini Golf Fundraiser at Adventureland
RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Wicksburg High School Band is inviting the community out for a night of fun to help support the program. The band will host a...
12:27 PM Headland Police Lt. Dwight Grooms Passes
HEADLAND, AL…….Dwight Grooms, a resident of Headland, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026 at a Dothan hospital. He was 72. Funeral services with...
12:19 AM Taylor City Council Meeting
TAYLOR: The City of Taylor Council Meeting, featuring Mayor Robert Lamb, met tonight in their regular meeting. Honestly, I forgot the meeting so...
11:59 PM Houston County Commission Admin and Regular Commission Meeting
HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION ADMINSTRATIVE MEETING ON JUNE 22, 2026 BEGINS AT 7:33 COUNT HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING ON JUNE 22, 2026 BEGINS AT...
Dothan Livestock Market Report
Dothan Livestock Market Report Receipts this week: 420 Receipts last week: 385 FEEDER CLASSES STEERS & BULLS (MEDIUM & LARGE 1 & 2)...
10:05 AM. Bad Weather Expected Tonight
Sunday, 15-MAR-2026, Severe Weather Update Good morning, --Changes since last briefing: Coffee County has...
3:32 PM Annual Cornhole Tournament in Columbia Featuring 2026 Pageant Queens
✨ Community Event & Special Appearance ✨ The 2026 Town of Columbia Pageant Queens are excited to make...
3:09 PM DEVELOPING: Body Found in Vehicle Near Cottonwood
COTTONWOOD | RICKEY STOKES NEWS Houston County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call regarding a deceased...
1:21 PM – Dale County Woman Charged After Reported Stabbing in Dothan
DOTHAN | RICKEY STOKES NEWS A Dale County woman was arrested Thursday after police say she stabbed a man in...
11:51 AM 🚨TRAFFIC ALERT – NEWTON AREA🚨
TRAFFIC ALERT – NEWTON AREA 📍 South Highway 123 & County Road 43 – Newton, Alabama Emergency crews are...
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...
10:33 AM Adult Easter Egg Hunt Coming to Dothan April 4
DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE SERVICES P.O. Box 2128 ·...
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....
