https://www.spreaker.com/show/stokesnewpodcastenNewsCopyright David Sommershttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0824e4ed41721470829c35f5a33a86d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/stokesnewpodcastThu, 04 Jan 2024 22:25:58 +0000David SommersDavid Sommersfeeds@spreaker.comPodcast by Stokesnewpodcastcleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-31-010424--58201803tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1708590366Thu, 04 Jan 2024 22:06:18 +0000David SommersThis week Rickey handed out the first 5 stupid elected officials awards of 2024. And he even threw in a stupid slap for honorable mention for someone in Ozark. Yep, he's back!1000cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-30-121323--58008048tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1689747210Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:00:17 +0000David SommersRickey calls elected officials who think they are better than others nd are rude to county residents. Elected officials often forget they were elected by the people.907cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-29-120623--57939440tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1684036119Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:27 +0000David SommersThis week Rickey talks about Dothan native and former Lt Governor and Attorney General of Alabama, Bill Baxley, who was honored with a portrait of himself in the Houston County Courthouse. The portrait will hang next to his late father's. And a...920cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-28-112923--57864024tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1677852027Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:00:26 +0000David SommersRickey focused on a certain Houston County Commissioner who recently signed giant fake presentation checks to local volunteer fire departments with his own name instead of representing the entire Houston County Commission.1139cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-27-111523--57665576tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1665816936Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:00:23 +0000David SommersRickey is rather calm this week with Thanksgiving just around the corner. He talks about the former City of Dothan Police Chief, the Ashford officer who was ejected from his car, the Peanut Festival being over, the Ashford football banquet, elections...861cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-26-110823--57565071tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1660039017Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:59:39 +0000David SommersThis week Rickey gives credit to two Houston County Sheriff's dispatchers for their actions recently attempting to save the life of an 8 year old child. Sadly, the child died, but the two dispatchers did everything possible to bring resources...1025cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-25-110123--57483439tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1654470090Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:00:24 +0000David SommersSomebody called Rickey out about hogwash or being a hypocrite. Rickey played an important role in helping end a multi-county chase which ended near the Dale and Coffee county line. And Rickey calls out those who pretend to be your friends but end up...543cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-24-102423--57396336tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1648540389Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:00:12 +0000David SommersRickey goes crazy over Houston County Commissioners complaining about Volunteer Fire Department personnel using county vehicles on personal time. Rickey says 2 of the commissioners are doing the same thing themselves. Plus jurisdiction between...1004cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-23-101823--57304870tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1643925927Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:00:20 +0000David SommersRickey moves the decimal bar up a few notches as he addresses a recent anonymous email where the writer inquired about deaths threats to Rickey. And he again calls out two Houston County Commissioners who are also members of the Houston County...1062cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-22-101223--57212560tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1638428700Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:17:05 +0000David SommersRickey speaks out against several things this week including the Hamas attacks on Israel and what media sources you can trust. In addition, mentions of a Saturday morning murder near the Tanda Room, officers who live outside the city and their...961cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-21-100423--57084803tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1632533463Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:00:28 +0000David SommersRickey wonders what's the big deal about being appointed to the Houston County Health Authority when there is no pay included? It seems like a very coveted position. Why?1183cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-20-092723--56976880tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1627020723Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:00:26 +0000David SommersRickey rails on 2 members of the Houston County Commission, who are also members of the Houston County Sheriffs Department, over conflict of interests in appointing members of the Houston County Healthcare Authority, voting on their own pay increases,...1358cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-19-092023--56883455tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1621071453Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:00:23 +0000David SommersIn a city already raved by crime, Birmingham police tased a band director from Minor High School, located in Adamsville, Alabama, when the band director continued to lead the band at the end of the game. Rickey thinks everyone involved should be...1016cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-18-091323--56799875tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1615730019Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:00:28 +0000David SommersThis week Rickey rails on the continuing library controversy in Dale County. He gets riled up over ambulance service and hazing among students and how parents handle things. And finally, when there's a chase which involves multiple counties, how do...1943cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-podcast-episode-17-090723--56717616tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1610094420Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:05:38 +0000David SommersIt seems like the county commissioners in Geneva County are jealous of one of their own and are leaving him out of group texts. Hmm. And the Dale County library controversy continues over books aimed at children containing sexual content.1249cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-16-083123--56653629tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1605490290Thu, 31 Aug 2023 21:50:58 +0000David SommersThis week Rickey talks about the Ozark/Dale County library which drew a huge crowd to meeting about books aimed at children which contain sexual content. He spoke highly of local volunteer fire departments, but not so highly about Houston County...1296cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-podcast-episode-15-082423--56577629tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1599693336Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:00:10 +0000David SommersRickey talks about cameras in bathrooms in local schools and why they're there. And of course he wishes the best to the Houston County Commissioners who are attending the Alabama Association of County Commissioners Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama.928cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-14-081623--56501453tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1594791507Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:00:09 +0000David SommersYou will not believe what's happening at our two Dothan libraries. Megan Reardan host this episode and gets the facts from Barbara Moore and Betty Peters of the Faith and Freedom Committee and the Houston County Republican Committee. All parents...1403cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-13-080923--56422522tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1588785803Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:00:16 +0000David SommersRickey cranks it up several notches this week and reminds you that if you see a public official out doing their job you should text him at 334-790-1729. Who's driving their county vehicle for personal business? He calls hogwash over the way...1157cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-12-080223--56356489tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1581182855Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:00:16 +0000David SommersThis week Rickey calls out the Houston County Administrator Todd McDonald and the Personnel Director for the City of Dothan, Delbick McKay. He also blast Alabama AG Steve Marshall, but he praises the effort of former Ozark Police Chief Marlos Walker...1360cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-11-072623--56247965tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1575247729Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:00:14 +0000David SommersThis week Rickey talks about how to prevent being a registered sex offender and what the Houston County Board of education is doing to educate students and parents. And a recent burglary in Columbia could be relevant nationwide.1284cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-10-071923--56167140tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1569569038Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:00:14 +0000David SommersRickey is calling out a Hoover female in the aftermath of an alleged hoax. Rickey wants your photos of local politicians or officials on the job. And Alabama is the 4th worst state to work for in the U.S.999cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-9-071223--56088139tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1563291112Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:00:20 +0000David SommersRickey calls out TV4 over their story about a TikTok video involving Holmes County Sheriff John Tate. And he's pretty ticked off about the new parking situation behind the courthouse and how the Houston County Commission is involved..1145cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-8-070523--56014146tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1557002521Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:00:25 +0000David SommersDid someone with the City of Dothan really spend $16,000 on Amazon.com and have the items shipped to their home? And how was the 9 million dollars spent on Rip Hewes Stadium? Rickey is still ticked off at how his Facebook page has been hijacked and...1081cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-7-062823--55526009tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1552317484Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:00:11 +0000David SommersRickey calls hogwash on whomever hacked his Facebook Page and sends out word of his new page. Plus, Rickey has received threats over this podcast. Why is Southern Company being investigated? Drownings along the Gulf coast and what is Sepsis?901cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-6-062223--54808691tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1546489975Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:00:16 +0000David SommersOne of Rickey's very popular Facebook pages has been hacked and he continues to resolve the issue. The idea of the "one armed bandit" garbage trucks that we use today actually originated many years and several mayors ago. Other topics include the...998cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-podcast-episode-5-061423--54444741tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1540096480Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:00:09 +0000David SommersRickey calls hogwash on WTVY's Ken Curtis. And he clears up some rumors pertaining to a local case. Plus Rickey rips the Houston County Commission a new one over the dismissal of EMA Director Chris Judah.1007cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-4-060723--54139004tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1533455809Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:24 +0000David SommersRickey calls hogwash on the Alabama Department of Corrections for being number 1 in prison deaths nationwide. Whether drug overdoses or murder, Alabama leads the way. Plus calls hogwash on the Hartford and Ashford city councils.1047cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-episode-3-053123--54065319tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1527204670Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:00:24 +0000David SommersThis week Rickey talks about newly enacted or soon to be laws for the state of Alabama, including the City of Samson selling keg and draft beer, smoking or vaping in a vehicle with a child, jurisdiction for the Sheriff of Houston County in...1148cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-podcast-episode-2-052423--53996233tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1521785536Thu, 25 May 2023 13:00:28 +0000David SommersRickey has words for the Houston County Commission, plenty of words, about what's happening with the Houston County Farm Center and the opioid settlement for Houston County.1154cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rickey-stokes-podcast-episode-1-051723--53924451tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/1516450360Thu, 18 May 2023 00:47:42 +0000David SommersRickey's back! And he's calling out the Dothan City Commission, the Houston County Commission and the Henry County Commission about a number of issues.1854cleanfull