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NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WDHN) — Brian Peterson, his wife and daughter lost their two-story home in the Damascus community that was engulfed in flames nearly one week ago. They believe at least a part of their home could have been saved — yet they faced a delayed response.

The high school football season is over for teams in the Wiregrass, but that's not stopping the pig skin from flying around.

BLAKELY, Ga. (WALB) - A suspect has been arrested in connection to an early October shooting in Blakely, according to police. One man is still wanted. The shooting happened on October 8, 2023. Roy Jones, 20, was arrested on an aggravated assault charge on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in Clay County,...

Ministry Director Judy Koerber says the number of families in need is shocking, and is one of the biggest driving forces behind their mission.

COLUMBIA, Ala. (WDHN) — One fire department in the Wiregrass received a huge donation for their volunteer efforts at a popular haunted house. Columbia Fire Department and Rescue Squad received nearly $12,000 from Columbia Manor the money went towards a new vehicle for the department that will be used to serve residents of Columbia and Houston County.

HEADLAND, Ala (WDHN) — The Henry County Sherriff’s Office played the Headland Rams today in a flag football match as a part of their Community Outreach Program. It’s the first of a series of contests the office has planned with athletic teams around the county. Next up...

Wanting to catch today's high school basketball games in Quitman County, Georgia? For all of the info on how to watch or stream the action, continue reading. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time:...

HENRY COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — A man accused of recklessly causing the death of his 19-year-old son before stuffing his body in a broken freezer is asking for a lower bond so he can leave the Henry County Jail during the lengthy court proceedings. On Friday, December 1, Arthur Medley, attorney for 44-year-old Michael Shane […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - This Something Good comes from our weather team who visited Miller County Elementary School Thursday morning!. Meteorologists Mike McCall and Josh Green spoke to fourth-grade students about what they do and the importance of weather and forecasting. They also shared info about Florida’s recent hurricanes and...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Mitchell EMC and Conexon Connect celebrated the first customer to be connected to its new state-of-the-art all-fiber connection. Bridget Jackson, a Mitchell EMC customer, was not only selected because she was the first to sign up, but also because she was the closest to the install site.

The Toombs County men’s basketball team embarked on a lengthy journey, traveling 3 hours and 15 minutes west to Edison, Georgia, to face the 7th ranked team in 3A, Dougherty County. The support from those who made the trip was immensely appreciated and certainly paid off, as Toombs County clinched a hard-fought 53-45 victory over Dougherty, improving their record to an impressive 5-1.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.202, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

Halstead is charged with recklessly killing his disabled son and putting his body in a freezer in Henry County.

• A man in Arlington, Virginia, fired a flare gun from his home multiple times before the house exploded. • The suspect, James Yoo, is presumed dead and authorities are investigating his social media posts.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A Bluffton man has been arrested following a shots fired call where a victim says he was shot at while sitting in his parked vehicle at the Parker’s on Jennifer Ct. just before 2:30 a.m. The incident occurred in the area of Goethe Road and Shults Road. The suspect, Thomas Morris […]

BLUFFTON, S.C (WTOC) - Bluffton’s 52nd annual Christmas Parade was held Saturday morning, as thousands of people came out to celebrate the start of the holiday season. The route brought entrants right through Bluffton’s historic downtown, as the rain held off. It is always one Mayor Lisa Sulka’s favorite events, but with only a few months left as mayor.

The holiday season is here, and with it, local nonprofit organizations are seeing a huge increase in requests for help. In this week's Lowcountry Living, WJCL is sharing how you can make an impact through a special toy drive. The holidays are upon us, and that means Bluffton Self Help...

On Monday at 7:21 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility down to one quarter of a mile at times in dense fog." "Hazardous driving conditions due to low...

ATLANTA – State Rep. Gerald Greene, R-Cuthbert, was recently recognized by the Georgia Association of Educators for his many decades of service to Georgia’s education system. GAE presented Greene with an award as part of its Legislative Honor Roll, naming him a 2023 Friend of Education award recipient, the organization’s highest honor. “I am humbled and honored to be selected as a recipient of such a coveted honor,” Greene said in a news release. “Having spent many years in Georgia’s education system, it is a...

As the holiday season approaches, a disturbing reality emerges— one in three women and one in four men face escalated intimate partner or family violence.  Zenene Davis, the Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Intervention Center (DVIC), emphasizes the importance of their 24-hour helpline. Davis, a survivor of domestic violence, brings a unique perspective to […]