Dothan Local News – Sunday, August 17th, 2025

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Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

➤ An 81-year-old Troy man died when his pickup struck an 18-wheeler that had stopped for a signal near Ariton on Saturday morning + state troopers said the crash remains under investigation +. WTVY

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ College students heading back to school are warned by the Better Business Bureau to check online reviews of companies, verify apartment listings in person and research first-time credit offers to avoid scams—protecting their personal and financial information. WTVY

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Rickey Stokes returned to the Dothan School Board meetings after a long break and filed a claim that the board held secret chats and rushed decisions without proper public notice, hurting the students. His lawyers now handle the case before Judge Todd Derrick—only two board members appeared while four were absent. Rickey Stokes News

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