Cottonwood, AL

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dothan man was working on a tractor-trailer in the parking lot of the Circle K when police say a parts failure killed the man. On Sunday night at the Circle K on Headland Avenue, Michael West was working underneath his semi-truck on the suspension when a part came loose and killed him, according to Dothan police.

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -A Dothan man convicted of murdering his uncle and sentenced to death has died in prison from natural causes, proclaiming his innocence until the end. Jerry “Tadpole” Hammond, whose sentence had been commuted to life without parole, died on June 17, his attorney and an obituary confirm. He was 70.

ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN) — Abbeville Police have arrested a Dothan man after they say he crashed into a home. On Monday around 1:15 a.m., police were called out to investigate a suspicious vehicle at Girard Park. When officers made contact with the vehicle, the suspect fled the scene striking...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -A man is charged with threatening employees at a Dothan medical clinic that a gunman previously shot up in an unrelated incident. Police on Friday arrested Robert Lee Anderson, 21, on one count of Making a Terror Threat, alleging he told PrimeCare Family and Urgent Care employees that he would physically harm them.

DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — A 5-year-old has been life-flighted with injuries after being burned by boiling water in Dale County. The incident happened in the Whispering Lakes Trailer Park community in the Ozark-Newton area late Monday afternoon. The severity of the child’s injuries as well as if there...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -A Houston County Jail inmate died Friday night of what is described as natural causes. James R. Davenport, 54, collapsed in his cell and was taken to Southeast Health Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd told News 4. An autopsy will...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Juggling great food, exceptional service, and fair prices is a challenge Wiregrass restaurants are navigating. Brett Smith, Owner of Stix & Cones expresses, “The threat of the current economic squeeze, has been more so than the threat of the pandemic.”. Inflation is forcing businesses to...

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — In honor of its 50th anniversary, a motorcycle dealership in the Circle City is being honored by Houston County leaders. In July of 1972, the Holland family, who owns Harley-Davidson of Dothan, officially opened the dealership. According to Mark Culver, the Houston County Chairman, during the five decades of serving the Wiregrass, the Hollands have gone above and beyond for the community.

SLOCOMB, Ala. (WDHN) — A two-vehicle car crash in Slocomb led to one being seriously injured and the roof of an SUV being cut off. On Monday at around 7:06 a.m., Slocomb Fire-Rescue and Fadette VFD were sent to a two-vehicle crash with a victim possibly trapped on 4448 County Road 28.

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A local woman has single handedly raised approximately $2,500 for the Alfred Saliba Family Service Center. After the center was vandalized, Bettye Guy called around to businesses, friends, and family to bring in donations. On Monday, the center surprised Guy and thanked her for all she’s...

Morgan Robinson, 24, Marianna, Florida: Battery: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Tristan Robinson, 23, Marianna, Florida: Battery: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Jantz Johnson, 37, Marianna, Florida: No valid driver’s license, fleeing and eluding: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Kadeen Whitmore-Green, 37, West Palm Beach, Florida: Aggravated battery with...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — We’ve had a few isolated showers/storms this evening. Most if not all of us will be dry for the the rest of the evening and overnight hours. Temperatures will be in the low to middle 70s. Tuesday will be seasonably warm with a 60%...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - “Kam’s Car Care” is taking off with success after just a few weeks. Kameryn Mitchell, a Houston Academy graduate, is getting ahead on paying for his college expenses. He’s detailing cars all summer long. Mitchell is headed to Troy University on an...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - News 4′s Justin McNelley takes a look at what’s trending in the Wiregrass!. Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Get instant notifications on top stories from News 4 by downloading our mobile apps.

The U.S. reported over 665,000 new cases of coronavirus over the seven days ending June 26, bringing the total count to more than 85.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 1,005,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise, albeit at a slowing rate. […]

There have been 85,673,400 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States to date – and that number continues to grow. In the Dothan metropolitan area, located in Alabama, a total of 37,943 cases of COVID-19 have been reported. Adjusted for population, there have been 25,643 confirmed infections for every 100,000 people in the area […]