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Andalusia Man Dies in Covington County CrashANDALUSIA, Ala. — An Andalusia man has died following a two-vehicle crash in...
09/20/2026

Andalusia Man Dies in Covington County Crash

ANDALUSIA, Ala. — An Andalusia man has died following a two-vehicle crash in Covington County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

ALEA said the crash happened at about 2:35 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the intersection of U.S. 84 and Page Road, about one mile east of Andalusia.

Larry L. Jones, 72, was critically injured when the 2023 Honda CR-V he was driving was struck by a 2020 Cadillac XTS driven by Teresa L. Powell, 66, of Andalusia.

Jones was taken to Andalusia Health, where he later died from his injuries.

Powell was also injured and taken to Andalusia Health for medical treatment.

No additional information has been released.

Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate the crash.

Southeastern Cooling, Heating, & Plumbing Sunday Forecast: Hot With Evening Storms PossibleDOTHAN, Ala. — Sunday will b...
09/20/2026

Southeastern Cooling, Heating, & Plumbing Sunday Forecast: Hot With Evening Storms Possible

DOTHAN, Ala. — Sunday will bring a mix of clouds and sunshine with a high near 91. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible during the day, with north-northeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.

🌩️Scattered thunderstorms are expected to become more possible Sunday evening, with a 50% chance of rain. Skies will turn partly cloudy overnight with a low around 70.

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09/20/2026

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Crestview Man Arrested After Gunfire Inside HomeCRESTVIEW, Fla. — A 25-year-old man was arrested after an argument insid...
09/19/2026

Crestview Man Arrested After Gunfire Inside Home

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A 25-year-old man was arrested after an argument inside an Okaloosa County home escalated to gunfire, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies arrested Christian Alexander Russaw following an investigation into an incident involving a firearm at a Crestview residence.

According to investigators, Russaw became involved in an argument inside the home Friday and allegedly fired multiple rounds into the ceilings of two rooms before leaving the residence.

Investigators interviewed three people who were inside the home and documented bullet holes in the ceilings of the living room and a bedroom.

No injuries were reported.

According to the sheriff’s office, Russaw was arrested on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Image Source - Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

FedEx Truck Catches Fire on Highway 84COWARTS, Ala. — A FedEx truck caught fire Saturday morning along U.S. Highway 84, ...
09/19/2026

FedEx Truck Catches Fire on Highway 84

COWARTS, Ala. — A FedEx truck caught fire Saturday morning along U.S. Highway 84, according to the Cowarts Volunteer Fire Department.

Firefighters were dispatched to the vehicle fire at about 9:53 a.m. Sept. 19.

According to CVFD, the FedEx truck was fully involved in flames when crews arrived. The driver was able to safely get out of the vehicle and was not injured.

Photos shared by the department show firefighters working to extinguish the fire as the heavily damaged truck sat along the roadway.

The department also thanked a person who stopped to provide firefighters with water during the response.

“A big THANK YOU to the gentleman that brought us several bottles of water! We greatly appreciated it!” CVFD said.

Image source - Cowarts Volunteer Fire Department

🐾 Dog Awareness Day Comes Ahead of New Alabama Law.Today’s Puppy Mill Awareness Day shines a spotlight on dog care as Al...
09/19/2026

🐾 Dog Awareness Day Comes Ahead of New Alabama Law.

Today’s Puppy Mill Awareness Day shines a spotlight on dog care as Alabama gets ready for Beau’s Law to take effect Oct. 1. Click the link to see what the new law means for dog owners.⬇️

https://wiregrassdailynews.com/news/community-alerts/2026-09-19/dog-awareness-day-comes-ahead-of-new-alabama-law/

Transparency note: Real dogs were used in this photo illustration. No animals were harmed or placed in unsafe conditions to create this image.

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09/19/2026

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