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Convicted killer Coley McCraney believes he’ll be released from prison
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Coley McCraney stuck by his claim that someone else killed two Dothan teens during a 20/20 episode that aired Friday on ABC. A jury in Ozark convicted the truck driver and ordained minister last year, rejecting his claims that the reason his DNA linked him to the shootings was because he had consensual sex with J.B. Beasley, one of two 17-year-olds killed in 1999.
Update: Damaging winds and quarter-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Henry County Thursday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 1:54 p.m. valid until 2:45 p.m. for Henry County. The storms could bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 1:54 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Eufaula,...
Man dies in Pike County crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Louisville man is dead following a crash on Alabama 130, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says. James Otis McCray, 66, was killed just before 7 a.m. Thursday morning, about six miles east of Banks city, when his vehicle left the roadway, hit a traffic sign, overturned, and fell into a river. He was not using a seat belt at the time.
ABC’s special investigation into McCraney murder case airing on WDHN tonight
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Tonight, Friday, May 10, WDHN will air a special edition of ABC’s investigative true crime series 20/20, following one of the most prolific and talked about murder cases in the Wiregrass. “Forever 17” will air on channel 18 at 9:00 p.m. eastern/8:00 p.m. central....
Dothan Utilities warns of downed power lines ahead of overnight severe weather
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - It is important to be aware on this 4Warn Weather Night and that includes safety. The thing drivers and everyone should be cautious of are downed power lines. Dothan Utilities tells News4 it’s always prepared for these scenarios but it is important to educate the public...
Mayor Jimmy Money gives update on the city of Abbeville
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - Mayor Jimmy Money said he is proud of what has been accomplished so far with the city of Abbeville. He said his job is not complete and there are more projects underway. Mayor Money oversees multi-million projects he claims will continue to build the city. He...
All about Ruby’s Restaurant in Abbeville
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - A hometown hotspot for food in Abbeville is Ruby’s Restaurant. It’s not too far from downtown, probably less than a mile. Ruby Lawrence, the restaurant’s owner, said she always had a passion for cooking. They’ve been serving the area for almost twenty years....
AS IT HAPPENED: WDHN tracks tornado, alerts public before twister touches down
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Early Friday morning, the First Alert Storm Team– meteorologists Jordan Ambrose, Bryan Boggiano, and Chief Meteorologist Chad Crilley– were live on the air, tracking storms. At 3:56 a.m, our team spotted rotation forming and alerted the public; moments later the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Houston County.
Storms knock power out around the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A line of severe storms left many without power Friday morning. Alabama Power reports 166 customers without power in Ozark, 15 in Enterprise, and 46 in Midland City. 429 members are without power in the Rehobeth area. Additionally, over 800 are without power near Cottonwood. Wiregrass...
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