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Hartford man sentenced in 2022 slaying of Graceville woman
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — A Geneva County man has been ordered to spend almost 50 years in the Alabama prison system after pleading out in the murder of a Graceville woman. Brandon Waddell pled guilty to manslaughter in the 2022 death of 25-year-old Angel Nicole Stout, who was...
Holmes County softball and baseball win districts
BONIFAY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County softball team shut out Vernon 11-0, and the Holmes County baseball team shut out Paxton 4-0, both clinching a Class 1A District 2 Championship. The Holmes County softball team improved to 14-13 and will await its seeding and matchup for regionals. The Holmes County baseball team improved to […]
Traffic crash on I-10 in Jackson County leaves two seriously injured
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Two Illinois residents are in the hospital after a traffic crash on Interstate 10 in Jackson County on Wednesday. The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. at mile marker 139 just East of the Highway 71 exit in Marianna, officials said. State troopers say a pickup truck hauling a camper, […]
DeFuniak Springs man killed after collision involving a dump truck
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday, Florida Highway Patrol received a call reporting a collision between an SUV and a commercial dump truck. The accident happened on Highway 90 at the intersection of Walden Road. According to FHP, the SUV was traveling south on Walden Road when it tried to turn onto the highway, […]
Annual rodeo coming up at Vortex Spring
Steers and cowboy hats will once again be present in Holmes County when the annual Professional Cowboy Association Rodeo will be held May 10–11 at The Original Vortex Spring in Ponce de Leon. Events will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate. Students six to 10...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Coffee and Geneva counties Tuesday midday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 11:18 a.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until noon for Coffee and Geneva counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 11:18 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Opp, moving southeast at 15...
Fishing day turned deadly in Vernon, Washington County Sheriff says
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Saturday, one man died after being shot by his fishing partner in Vernon. Around 2:40 p.m., Washington County officials received a 911 call about an altercation at the Diamond Head Fish Camp on Moss Hill Road in Vernon. Authorities said the caller stated the altercation was between her husband […]
Satisfy your stomachs for a good cause in Holmes County
BONIFAY, Fla. (WMBB) – On every first Friday of the month, Pepper Town Market in Bonifay hosts a community event featuring food trucks and raising money for area non-profit organizations. From 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, residents can head to the market and enjoy food and drinks from the “Crazy Kofe Lady” […]
Houston County Sheriffs welcome new Bloodhound
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A new four-legged officer has joined the Houston County Sheriff’s Office ranks. On Thursday, the HCSO announced that K9 Lola had joined the force. According to the HCSO, Lola is a bloodhound fully trained in Human Scent Evidence and specializes in tracking missing persons and fleeing criminals.
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