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Stray puppies find their way to G.W. Long Elementary
SKIPPERVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - It’s not every day that puppies stumble onto a school campus. “Working at a school we often find ‘missing things’,” said Autumn Blalock, a Reading Specialist at G.W. Long Elementary. “This has probably been the most exciting.”. Hungry and alone, these...
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...
Popular wing chain coming to Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan wing lovers, rejoice! The international chain Wingstop is officially making its way to the Circle City. Over the weekend, rumors began circulating that a vacant commercial location just off of Montgomery Highway would soon be the home to the well-known restaurant chain. After reaching out...
Update: Flood warning for Coffee and Dale counties until Tuesday afternoon
On Monday at 9:22 a.m. an updated flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Tuesday at 1 p.m. for Coffee and Dale counties. The weather service states, "Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast for Pea River near Ariton (US 231)." "At 14.0...
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...
Jim ‘N Nick’s permit approved at Dothan commission meeting
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A permit agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to install a new fire line for incoming Jim ‘N Nick’s was approved by the Dothan City Commission on Tuesday. Jim ‘N Nick’s, a barbecue restaurant with 48 locations across the South, will open a...
Toddler air-lifted, mother dead in Ft. Novosel wreck
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - One woman is dead and a toddler is in critical condition after a one-vehicle crash happened on Fort Novosel late Thursday night. Kimberly Nicole Ingram (23) of Ozark was pronounced dead around 11:55 p.m. after her Dodge Avenger left the road and struck a tree on Highway 27, Dale County Coroner John Cawley said.
One month away until 75th Annual Press Thornton Future Masters
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - We are exactly one month out until one of the best junior golf tournaments in the entire country. Shortly after the Dothan Country Club celebrated 100 years, the Press Thornton Future Masters is celebrating 75!. This year hold many special moments including the return to the...
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...
Dothan High announces new baseball coach
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan High School named Will Hulsey the next head baseball coach. Hulsey comes to DHS after serving as the long-time assistant coach at Enterprise State Community College. Hulsey played baseball at multiple levels, including two years at Middle Tennessee State University. “Coach Hulsey’s passion for...
Mom accused of putting baby in trash compactor claims mental defect in not guilty plea
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — An 18-year-old Dothan mom whose baby died after police say she placed him in a dumpster with a trash compactor last summer is maintaining her innocence. On Wednesday, May 15, Jakayala Williams pled not guilty to one count of capital murder. In the plea, Williams claimed she has a “mental disease […]
City hires internal candidate for information technology director; one commissioner fights back against decision
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The city approved 4-1 to make Jessica Kerns the new information technology director for the city of Dothan. Although it was approved, it didn’t go over smoothly for District 3 commissioner Bradley Bedwell as he claims the city promoted within and didn’t open the search to outside candidates.
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