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Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Southeast Alabama until Monday midday
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 5:10 a.m. in effect until 11 a.m. for Coffee, Dale, Geneva and Houston counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority...
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.
Residents fill Dothan Civic Center for Beatdown Dothan 3
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)—Beatdown Dothan 3 was an intense, action filled event, leaving many fans here in the Circle City with lasting memories. From crushing blows to some serious grappling skills, these fighters gave it their all in the octagon. This event featured professional and amateur fighters from around the...
Update: Tornado with quarter-sized hail in Houston County Friday
The National Weather Service issued an updated tornado warning at 4:11 a.m. on Friday in effect until 4:30 a.m. for Houston County. Quarter-sized hail (1 inch) is expected with the incoming storm. "At 4:11 a.m., a confirmed tornado was located near Cottonwood, moving east at 40 mph," according to the...
WEATHER AWARE: Strong storms and heavy rain for Monday
Columbus, Ga (WRBL)- Tracking a few showers and storms for the start of your week, but storms will continue to build in coverage. We are WEATHER AWARE as a line of strong to severe storms and heavy rain continues to move in. This system will bring the potential for heavy...
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...
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.
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....
Former Dothan Fire Medic arrested once again on theft charges
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — A former Dothan Fire Medic facing theft and computer tampering charges from two separate arrests was arrested again this week. On Wednesday, Houston County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged Jesse Taylor with four counts of theft. Last year, Taylor pleaded guilty to stealing fentanyl from the Dothan Fire Department, where […]
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...
Dothan man dead in Blakely shooting
BLAKELY, Ga. (WTVY) - A Dothan man is dead after being shot in Blakely Saturday. Blakely police officers found Escondarious Pinkney, 23, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds after responding to a report of gunfire between North Main Street and North Avenue. Pinkney was transported to Early Memorial Hospital where he...
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