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New wing restaurant coming to Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Chicken lovers will now have a new spot to get their fix in the Circle City. A spokesperson from Wingstop confirmed to WDHN that the company plans to set up shop at 104 Rock Bridge Road, Suite 2, between Starbucks and Jersey Mikes. The company...
Law enforcement warns of catalytic converter thieves
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - If you start up your car and hear an uncommonly loud rumble from underneath, you may have had your catalytic converter stolen. Though legislation has passed for stricter regulations with purchasing and selling converters, Dothan Police said they still see it frequently, reporting eight cases in the last two months.
Alabama police notice 'foul odor' before finding man dead under his own home
DOTHAN, Ala. (TCD) -- A couple stands accused of killing a 54-year-old man this month and leaving his body underneath his own home. According to the Dothan Police Department, on May 8, officers responded to a residence on Coe Dairy Road to perform a welfare check on Patrick Parrish after an "unusual amount of time passed" with no contact from the man. Upon their arrival, police "noticed a foul odor" coming from the home.
Alabama man willing to serve jail time for not apologizing to cop
(NewsNation) — An Alabama man says he’s willing to serve 30 days in jail rather than apologize to a police officer as ordered by a municipal judge after being accused of disrespecting the officer during a traffic stop. “Yes, I’ll go to jail for 30, 60 days, whatever...
Controversy surrounding new cash-free policy at the Dothan Civic Center
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - This summer, the Dothan Civic Center is going cash-free, and that change is already receiving mixed reviews. Starting June 1, if you are buying anything at the Dothan Civic Center, you can only use a major credit or debit card, or mobile payment services like Apple Pay or Google Pay.
CNN commentator whose career began in Dothan dies
(WTVY) - The political world mourns the loss of CNN commentator and political strategist Alice Stewart, whose illustrious career began in Dothan. She was 58. Authorities found Stewart outside her Virginia home, with the cause of death believed to be a medical attack. “Alice was wonderful and talented and a...
Turning those temps up for the rest of the week!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Dry weather will be the story over the next 5-7 days across the Wiregrass. We are finally entering the unofficial start to Summer and we are definitely going to feel like it. Today expect temperatures to be in the mid 80s and nice and sunny skies.
Another round of Severe Weather likely for overnight and Saturday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The National Weather Service placed The Wiregrass under a tornado watch and a flood watch Friday night. Both watches come as strong-to-severe storms will move through our area until about 10 p.m. The tornado watch was previously in effect through 10 p.m. but has since...
Heat and humidity return to the Wiregrass this week
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)–The Wiregrass is enjoying a well-deserved break from the severe weather that rolled through the region last week. Quiet conditions prevailed on Monday as surface high pressure moved through the region. Much of the same is expected Monday night, with clear skies and temperatures falling into the mid-60s.
Local nonprofit highlights Black culture and history in Dothan
Black culture and history will have a spotlight on it once again in Dothan this Friday. The 1865 Legends Ball is an annual event hosted by the nonprofit group Tri-State Expo Juneteenth Affairs. The gathering was created to preserve African-American culture and educate a wider population on Black history and culture. The theme of the ball this year is "We Are the Gullah Geechee Culture."
Rain Chances Going Down, But Temperatures Warming Up This Week
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – Drier air is filtering in behind a cold front. At the same time, an upper-level high pressure system developing over our area will keep us warm and mostly dry for the week. An upper-level low pressure system to our northeast brought some showers to our...
Warnings issued for storms, heavy rain
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Relentless rainfall triggered flood warnings in south Alabama and Florida’s panhandle. Alabama counties affected include Coffee, Dale, and Geneva, as well as a portion of Covington County. Most counties in the Florida panhandle are also warned of flooding dangers. The National Weather Service warned of severe...
Motivational Monday: Saying thank you
Dothan, AL (WDHN) – For the month of May our Motivational Monday word of the day is not a word, but rather a saying. ‘Thank you’, some people say it all the time and others not enough. Saying those two simple words to someone can easily brighten...
Great weather this whole week!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– After an active pattern across the Wiregrass we are finally seeing some calm weather across the Tri-State. Today, expect temperatures in the mid 80s with rain chances remaining extremely low. This trend will be the story for much of the week as temperatures will begin to...
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