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Connect event provides help for Dothan’s homeless population
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan Housing and the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH) AL-508 Continuum of Care hosted an event today to provide unhoused and financially underserved people with the resources they need. The Summer Homeless Connect at the Michael C. Patton Event Center provided those in...
Headland Hometown Tour postponed due to weather
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - News4′s Hometown Tour coverage in Headland is postponed out of concern for inclement weather. We are looking to reschedule Headland Hometown Tour for next month. Stay tuned for future updates. Headland’s Under the Oaks Music Festival, however, is still happening, Friday May 17 at 7...
Joy comes in the morning: McDonald’s Nakeya Rich
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Those who brighten our days are the most memorable. So, it is hard to forget someone like Nakeya Rich, who touches thousands every week. Her infectious spirit inspires and her joy knows no boundaries. Nakeya never meets a stranger, but always meets friends. “Even if I...
Multi-state teen ‘swatting’ ring accused of making fake Alabama arson and hostage threats
A group of teens are charged federally for “swatting” incidents in states throughout the U.S. including two in Alabama, one threatening to burn down a mobile park and another reporting he had shot a female and was holding a hostage. Owen Jarboe, 18, of Maryland, Evan Strauss, 26,...
Two tornadoes confirmed in south Alabama from Friday’s storms
South Alabama added a few tornadoes of its own to the count for May 2024. The National Weather Service offices in Mobile and in Tallahassee, Fla., both confirmed tornadoes in their forecast areas on May 10 (last Friday). An EF-2 tornado was tracked through parts of Conecuh, Monroe and Butler...
Wiregrass book signing in support of Military Appreciation Day
Dothan, AL (WDHN) – One Wiregrass Author hosting a book signing for his book “What Was it Really Like?”, the signing in support of Military Appreciation Day. Danny Lamkin wrote his book on his own experienced in the military and the topics that people do not normally talk on.
Kelly Springs students get first taste of summer with field day
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Students are thrilled as the final weeks of school come around and to reward their hard work, Kelly Springs Elementary School held a field day. “Field Day is the most anticipated event of the entire school year,” said Kelly Springs Principal Monica Montalvo. “They look forward to it from day one.”
Warmer weather on the way ahead of more widespread rain and thunderstorms
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– The Wiregrass was spared from any major severe weather early Tuesday morning, and a quieter weather pattern has returned for the next few days. There is still enough instability around Monday evening to squeeze out a few passing showers or a rumble of thunder across our region through midnight. Bringing an umbrella with you this if your out late tonight may not be a bad idea, but you likely won’t need to cancel any outdoor plans.
Legendary 70s rock band coming to Dothan!
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Hit rock band Three Dog Night will take the stage in the Circle City this fall. Three Dog Night will play at the Dothan Civic Center on Thursday, August 8. Doors to the center open at 6:00 p.m., and the rocking starts at 7:00 p.m.
On the dotted line: Northside Methodist Knights
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Three seniors are playing their sports at the next level after signing on the dotted line Wednesday. Karleigh Mills is headed to South Alabama to run track, Tyler Quintero will join the cross country team of Enterprise State and Nathan Raley is headed to Spring Hill College to play soccer.
Rain subsiding but more storms possible Friday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We are seeing a break in severe weather and rain for the time being as the MCS (Mesoscale Convective System) has finally moved through our area. Rain chances will remain on the lower side but an isolated shower cannot be ruled out today. Today rain will subside for our morning, and then we will warm up into the low 80s.
Dothan student shines in national archery competition
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Highlands Elementary 5th grader Auden Cain is determined to reach her goals, but there’s one target that stays on her mind. “I was really interested in archery,” said Cain. “I have a bow and arrow at home, and I practice a lot.”. Showing...
Dothan Police members among hundreds who rode to honor fallen officers
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Three Dothan Police officers and a dispatcher were just four of hundreds of law enforcement workers who participated in the Law Enforcement United’s Road to Hope campaign, honoring officers who were killed in the line of duty. “It’s almost a 250-mile ride,” said Dothan Police...
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