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7:32 PM Office Of Coroner – Houston and Henry County
HOUSTON COUNTY: In 1983 when I, Rickey Stokes, assumed the Office of Coroner for Houston County, the county furnished the Coroner NOTHING. This...
7:21 PM Arnold Woodham Announces Re-Election Campaign for Coffee County Coroner Coffee County, Alabama —
Arnold Woodham Announces Re-Election Campaign for Coffee County Coroner Coffee County, Alabama — Arnold Woodham officially announced today that he...
3:51 PM After Three-Day Search, Autopsy Finds No Trauma in Death of 4-Year-Old
JASPER | RICKEY STOKES NEWS An autopsy conducted Monday morning found no signs of trauma or assault-related injuries on a 4-year-old child whose...
1:04 PM Alabama Legislature Convenes Next Week
MONTGOMERY: The 2026 session of the Alabama Legislature officially kicks into session on January 13 in Montgomery. They have 30 official days to...
10:41 AM Dothan Man Arrested Exploitation of Disabled Adult
DOTHAN | Rickey Stokes News A Dothan man was arrested just days before the New Year in connection with an investigation involving the alleged...
9:37 AM Keith Gray Sworn In as Midland City’s New Police Chief
MIDLAND CITY | Rickey Stokes News Midland City has officially sworn in Keith Gray as its new chief of police. The swearing-in ceremony took place...
8:00 PM. Let The RACES BEGIN
ALABAMA: On Monday morning, January 5 through January 23, the window opens for person wishing to seek election or re-election to political...
UPDATED @ 8:27 PM. 6:35 PM. Houston County Sheriff Department Has Barricaded Subject
HOUSTON COUNTY: At this time not releasing details, Houston County Sheriff Deputies involved in a standoff with a barricaded subject. More...
UPDATED @ 7:28 PM. 6:24 PM. WATCH Out For The Deer – COWARTS Fire Has Full Day
HOUSTON COUNTY: WATCH OUT FOR THE DEER. They apparently have a contract with body shops !!!! 5:28 PM. Houston County 911 dispatched Cowarts...
UPDATED @ 1:17 PM 12:56 PM Two Critical Injury Wrecks – Vehicle Fire – Dothan
DOTHAN: 12:53 PM Dothan 911 has dispatched Dothan Fire Engine Company 3 ( Whatley Drive ), Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Police to West Main...
12:54 PM Dothan Police Seeks Help Finding Runaway Juvenile
12:39 PM Two Gulf Shores Men Killed in Plane Crash in Bon Secour Bay
BALDWIN COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS The Baldwin County Coroner’s Office has identified the two men who were killed in a plane crash Saturday, March...
10:34 AM Speakers On Proposed Changes To Subdivision Regulations By Houston County Commission
HOUSTON COUNTY: On Monday the Houston County Commission held a public hearing on proposed changes to the subdivision regulations the commission...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
5:18 PM Man Injured In Manhole – Dothan
DOTHAN: 3:49 PM Dothan 911 dispatched Dothan Fire and Dothan Police to East Main Street and Plant...
5:14 PM REKINDLED Structure Fire On North Bell – Dothan
DOTHAN: 5:12 PM Dothan 911 dispatched multiple fire engines to North Bell near Chickasaw to a...
