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Ashford High cracking down on cell phones in classrooms
ASHFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — While cell phone use in the classroom was already prohibited, Houston County School leaders are now enforcing it as Ashfordd High School students will have to lock up their phones to stay focused in the classroom. “The biggest issue is concentration and loss of instruction...
Flood advisory affecting Houston County Thursday night
On Thursday at 7:38 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Houston County. The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," comments the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown...
State economy on the rise, national economy in trouble, per Alabama Treasurer
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Alabama State Treasurer Young Boozer spoke at the Houston County Republican Women’s event Thursday afternoon. Boozer gave an update on the state economy and the concern for the rising national debt in an election year. At the state level, Boozer said the economy is growing...
Dothan insurance agent schemed to steal thousands: Charges
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Dothan woman faces insurance fraud charges after a lengthy investigation that expanded to state agents. Records show grand jurors indicted Allison Dawn Benton Davis, 53, who turned herself in at the Houston County Jail on Wednesday. The multi-count indictment shows that she defrauded insurance companies,...
More Dothan streets to undergo resurfacing
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — From Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, several Dothan streets will undergo resurfacing work. Overlook Drive (John D. Odom Road to Murphy Mill Road) Maypop Court (Overlook Drive to Overlook Drive) Anna Lee Drive (Burbank Street to cul-de-sac) Cricket Court (Overlook Drive to Overlook...
Nice and sunny start to the weekend!
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN)– After days of widespread showers and thunderstorms across the area, we are finally going to see a slight break in activity. The stationary front we were dealing with has finally moved down south and high pressure will try to build back in. This will keep thunderstorm chances low and temperatures will be higher.
Show me your shoes parade in the Wiregrass
Dothan, AL (WDHN) – The city of Dothan Queens is excited to put their best foot forward for the first annual “Show Me Your Shoes Parade”!. This event is inspired by Miss America and allows the queens to highlight their hometown. The queens are running the event...
Reading and leading to celebrate 200 years of Dale County
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - 322 books. That’s how many the kids at the Ozark Boys and Girls Club read this summer as part of their summer reading program with Short the Squirrel. In celebration of Dale County’s bicentennial 200th anniversary, the goal for the summer reading program was to read 200 books.
Harvest vs United Methodist just got an official trial date
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Harvest Church trial against the United Methodist Church will officially begin next year. During today’s status hearing, members of both parties appeared before Judge Christopher Richardson, who informed them that their trial would take place in March of next year. This came after...
Ice rink expected to make reappearance in Dothan, could ice hockey follow?
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Ice skating or ice hockey fans get prepared! An ice rink is expected to return to the Circle City this winter but with some additions. An estimated one million dollar project is said to be in the works for an ice rink to come to the Dothan Fairgrounds in a few months. The plan is for the rink to be moved from the Fairgrounds if it shows to be successful.
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