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Scattered Showers, Storms Tuesday, Followed by Quick Warmup
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Rain is back in the forecast, and the 90s are still expected. A weakening storm system will arrive to our area by midday Tuesday. A few showers and downpours are possible in the morning between 6 and 8 a.m., followed by scattered showers and storms between noon and 6 p.m.
Wiregrass internet service provider employees’ granted a temporary contract extension; strike is still possible
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The temporary contract for communication workers of a Wiregrass internet provider has been extended but a strike is not out of the question. The local CWA union of Brightspeed workers met with corporate for two days last week in efforts to get more of a fair contract — yet they had their temporary contract extended.
Dothan schools unveil new elementary mascots
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan City Schools has welcomed ten new members to the Wolf Pack. The ten Dothan City School District elementary schools were rebranded and received new wolf pup mascots. The new characters display each school’s characteristics and colors. “I am extremely proud to accomplish this...
Man shot multiple times in Dothan shooting, suspect at large
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Friday afternoon shooting in Dothan resulted in one person suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, with police having identified a person of interest in the incident. According to Dothan Police PIO Lieutenant Scott Owens, the unidentified suspect is not in custody at this time, but DPD...
22 Dothan High students enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — 22 young men and women at Dothan High School were joined by their fellow friends and family on Monday, as they signed to enlist in the United States Military. 18 students signed with the Alabama Army National Guard, two signed with the Marines, one signed...
90s Forecast to Make Comeback This Week
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The 90s are coming back this week, and we don’t mean the days of dial-up internet, plaid-flannel shirts, and Alanis Morissette. Warm conditions will settle in, making the next seven days feel, overall, like the end of May. Strong high pressure over the Atlantic...
Scattered afternoon showers and T-storms for today!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Today will be another nice day across the Wiregrass but we might have to duck a few showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Today I have rain chances around 50% with a few thunderstorms possible. The good news is all thunderstorms are expected to stay sub-severe in nature. High temperatures will be in the low to mid 80s and as we go to our nighttime hours rain chances will diminish back to near zero.
Millions in financial limbo following FAFSA issues
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, have seemed to cause more harm than help so far this year. An updated version of the FAFSA was released for the 2024-2025 school year, supposedly being a simpler form that is easier to fill out.
Houston County High School Beta Club raises $1,000 for school trip by auctioning a pound cake
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Houston County High School Beta Club has sights set on competing at a national convention. But first, they needed to raise money to bring this trip to life. “We decided to set up a bake sale to help cover travel costs to get to Savannah...
First couple of 90 degree days expected this upcoming week!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– If you are looking for warm weather, this is the week for you! Sunny skies and warm weather will continue to be the story and we will see our first 90 degree days this upcoming week. Rain is not expected anytime soon, and rain chances will be hovering between 0-10% over the next 5-7 days.
Troy-Dothan names new Chief Operating Officer
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) —A new Chief Operating Officer has officially been named at Troy University’s Dothan campus. The university announced that Dr. Kirk Davis will serve in the position. Davis had held the position on an interim basis since the beginning of November, but last week the university made it official.
Apartment complex has two shootings in one month, residents in fear
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Thursday’s shooting at Westgate Village Apartments marks the second shooting at the Dothan complex in less than a month. Shariah Taylor, a resident at the complex, said she was outside when the bullets started flying. “I hear pop, pop, pop, about 7 rounds,” said Taylor....
Black Grandmother Cries Out For Justice After White Therapist Allegedly Slapped Her 3-Year Old Granddaughter In The Face
Lucretia Johnson seeks justice after her granddaughter was allegedly slapped, dragged and cursed at by a White speech therapist. Lucretia Johnson, a Black grandmother in Dothan, Alabama, said a white speech therapist, Haley Booker Shay, slapped her three-year-old granddaughter during a session earlier this year at a local clinic located in Doctor’s Center on West Main Street.
DCS unveils new brand across 11 elementary schools
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Students at every elementary school in the Dothan City School system got treated to a pep rally on Friday. WDHN News joined the cheer squad and pep band at Heard Elementary, where school officials put down the old logo of a husky and unveiled their new mascot of a wolf pup.
Wolves’ soccer teams advance in AHSAA playoffs
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A 10-0 blowout executed by the Dothan Wolves’ girls’ soccer team set the night up for the boys. Both teams kicked off round one of high school playoffs with a visit from Smiths Station. The boys came into Monday’s game off a 2-2 draw...
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