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ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — An Enterprise man was killed in a July 3rd car crash. The crash happened around 7:25 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Coppinville Road and Highway 84, according to Enterprise police. The driver, Albert Latrelle Tyson, age 35, was pronounced dead at the scene.

GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — On Wednesday afternoon, a youthful offender hearing was held for a 19-year-old Hartford teen charged with manslaughter. The manslaughter charge came from an incident in a June 2021 wreck that killed a Panhandle woman and seriously injured a second woman. In addition to manslaughter,...

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Enterprise Police have identified the victim in a fatal Sunday morning crash. The Department responded to the accident involving a single passenger vehicle at 7:25 a.m. on July 3 at the intersection of Highway 84 and Coppinville Road. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

OZARK, Ala. (WDHN) — Ozark Police have arrested a man who has been wanted in Houston County since January, and now, he sits behind bars at the Dale County Jail. Now, police tell WDHN that they’re searching for a second suspect in the case. Albin Wayne Carroll is...

OZARK, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dale County man has been charged with multiple theft-related crimes in Ozark. On Sunday, Ozark police received information of possible car theft on Lakeview Road. After an investigation, police say they identified and arrested Albin Wayne Carroll for the crime. Carroll was then charged...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) — Two Miami men accused in a widespread fraud scheme that put a local hospital out of business will be going to prison. A federal jury in Jacksonville convicted 62-year-old Jorge Perez and 59-year-old Ricardo Perez last month. Their company, Empowerhms, bought 18-financially troubled rural...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Some say it’s one of the most important projects the Wiregrass has seen in decades. Construction is now underway on a new state veterans home in Enterprise. Currently, Dozier Road in Enterprise leads to a large piece of empty land, but that’s all changing as...

PENSACOLA, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A Bonifay doctor will pay $130,000 and turn over his Drug Enforcement Administration registration after a civil settlement agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida. Ahmad T. Ismail, 70, settled the potential violations of the Controlled Substances Act by...

Beloved long-time Town of Westville clerk Donna Gillis passed away on June 28, but those she served say she leaves behind a legacy of love and giving. Gillis served as clerk for 22 years before she retired. During that time, she gave much back to her community. Gillis’ daughter, Rachel Herrington, says her mother had a giving heart.

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN)— Mike. Friends, we are going to a Livestream outside the Enterprise McDonald’s restaurant on. Boll Weevil Circle. This video is being made available to us by the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce. Amanda. Dr. Nola Ernest from the Enterprise Pediatrics Clinic is “removing” the cast from...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The News4 “Hometown Tour” is headed to Ozark on Friday night. Carmen Fuentes, Taylor Pollock and David Paul will all be on location for live newscasts at 4, 5, 5:30 and 6. It just part of the fun that can be had on the...

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — The Wiregrass sensation, Ronald McWeevil, has gotten his cast removed after sustaining an injury in May. A young customer at the Enterprise McDonald’s accidentally put too much weight on one of Ronald McWeevil’s arms just a couple months ago. The stress of the...

ELBA CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY…The City of Elba and Elba Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual 4th of July celebration “Let Freedom Ring” Monday evening with activities including a patriotic golf cart/walking parade, games, music entertainment by Blind Skeleton, food, and FIREWORKS. With the courthouse square in downtown Elba ‘roped off’ for the event, families and friends set out their lawn chairs, blankets, and more to sit, relax and enjoy the evening in honor of America’s birthday. This was the first time for Blind Skeleton to perform at the event. The band, featuring Elba native Bill Brueckner as lead singer, performed classic rock hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, along with other popular tunes for the occasion. Once again, the fireworks were presented by Elba native Mike Holderfield, and his work brought much delight to the large crowd. The evening’s festivities, however, began with the patriotic golf cart/walking parade, and as shown by Junior Miss Elba Destinee Tidwell, Little Miss Elba Bella Bane and Young Miss Elba Kayden Moseley smiles were not hard to find as everyone was enjoying the event. More photos from Monday night’s festivities can be found in the July 7th print edition of The Elba Clipper (in stores now)!

DOTHAN/ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Over the Fourth of July weekend, the Dothan and Enterprise police departments received a total of 210 calls around complaints of loud noises. The use of fireworks in the city limits of Dothan and Enterprise is illegal, however, Dothan police still received 161 loud noise...

OZARK, Ala. (WDHN) — Former Enterprise police chief and Dale County investigator Tim Byrd has died. He was 70. Byrd was born March 9, 1952 in Ozark. He was a 1970 graduate of Carroll High School. After graduating from Auburn, Byrd worked with the Enterprise Police Department where he served as police chief.

City officials are asking residents to help them develop a comprehensive plan that will guide the city for years into the future. Assistant Director of Engineering Services Thomas Hardy said Tuesday that community input is vital in the plan, which is being put together by the KPS Group. KPS consultants have put together a survey to gather community desires, opinions, concerns, etc.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford is a straight shooter. He’s not going to sugarcoat anything. If you’re great, he will tell you you’re rare. If you’re not, he will show you how to reach your potential. It’s one reason recruits soak...

The Elba Splash Pad was open Monday, July 4, and several families with youngsters took advantage of the water park. In conjunction with Elba’s Let Freedom Ring event, the Splash Pad remained open until 10 p.m. Monday night. An afternoon thunderstorm sent some home early, but many more returned after the rain showers left the area. That was the case with Levi Daniels, age 11, [pictured above] and his sister, Lily, age 6. The siblings enjoyed running through the water playing at the Splash Pad before moving over to Elba’s downtown square to catch the Let Freedom Ring activities with their family and friends.

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Fans of the beloved Enterprise McDonald’s statue can rejoice. The beloved “Ronald McWeevil” will have a recovery celebration on Wednesday starting at 5:30 p.m., and will be undergoing the quick procedure at 6:00 p.m. to remove the cast on his arm. Dr. Nola Ernest from Enterprise Pediatrics will be tasked with freeing the mascot from his protective casing.