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Bond denied for 2021 Dothan murder suspect
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A 2021 murder suspect in the death of a Dothan man will remain behind bars until his trial. A Houston county judge has denied the bond request for Solomon Cooper. This comes after this week, he was in court along with his defense team asking...
Four local golfers to play in 75th Annual Press Thornton Future Masters in Dothan
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Brooks Urquhart, Blake Gayles, Gates Glanton and Sim Knox all go to different schools, but grew up playing golf together at the Green Island Country Club in Columbus. “Brooks, Gates and Sim, I’ve played a lot of golf with them,” said Blake Gayles, who just graduated...
New charges brought against Dothan murder suspects
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A couple accused of killing a man and hiding his body under a house is facing a new charge after a continued investigation. 33-year-old Courtney Ingram and 31-year-old Richard Bishop Jr. are now charged with one count each of abuse of a corpse. Ingram and...
Dothan and Fairy Stone state parks complete final phase of cabin renovations
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is celebrating the completion of the cabin renovations at Douthat and Fairy Stone state parks. The upgrades mark a milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance visitor experience and preserve the historical elements of these cherished parks. “This...
Edison residents worry how new ordinance could affect 65-mile yard sale and other events
EDISON – Edison’s mayor and council members are deciding on an ordinance that would regulate the use of property for events in the city as well as require licenses and regulatory fees for vendors or events that are planned within the city limits. The ordinance defines an event...
Downtown road closure could last 4 months, City says
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The City of Dothan will soon experience some growing pains. Beginning Tuesday, May 28, Museum Avenue in Downtown Dothan will be closed to all traffic for an estimated four months, the City said in a statement. In addition, the westbound right-turn lane along E. Main Street...
Experts predict the busiest Memorial Day travel since pre-pandemic
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Experts are predicting this Memorial Day weekend to be the most traveled since 2019. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported 2.9 million people at U.S airports on Thursday, May 23, recorded as the second busiest day ever at US airports. When it comes to the roads,...
Dothan Trooper recognized for saving critically injured 4-year-old in 2023 crash
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — An Alabama State Trooper from Dothan was honored for his “heroic lifesaving actions in the line of duty” during a 2023 crash. During the Houston County Commission meeting Thursday morning, Senior Trooper Christopher Carlton was presented with the 2024 Alabama Legislative Meritorious Service Award.
Sunny Memorial Day weekend, can’t rule out a thunderstorm or two
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Memorial Day weekend is finally here across the Wiregrass and the weather looks absolutely great! Temperatures will be in the upper 80s today and we will see partly cloudy skies. If you are planning on traveling, rain should not be a problem with rain chances only between 20-30%.
Suspect on the run after shooting near downtown Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan Police are on the scene of a shooting near downtown Dothan. Shortly after 8:45 a.m., Dothan Police rushed to the 1700 block of South Saint Andrews Street after receiving a shots-fired call and found a man with a gunshot to one of his legs.
Warm temperatures across Dothan and the rest of the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We will not be escaping the heat this week as temperatures will be above average for the next 5-7 days. Temperatures today will reach the low 90s and with winds out the south, the humidity will be rising as well. Today we will be around 89 degrees with partly cloudy skies, this will be coupled with rain chances around 0-10%.
Heat, humidity, and storm chances on the rise heading into the long weekend
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– The uncomfortable and sticky weather has arrived in the Wiregrass, with high temperatures soaring into the upper 80s, and feels like temperatures in the low to mid 90s Thursday afternoon. Not much relief is coming over the next few days, with the heat and humidity expected...
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