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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...
FEEL GOOD: Police dog denied donut during Police Week
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan Police enjoyed a sweet treat Thursday. However, one four-legged officer wasn’t able to participate. In a social media post by the Dothan Police Department, K9 Henk is seen slyly eyeing the last Krispy Kreme donut in a box after being told he couldn’t have it.
Dothan teen accused of putting baby in trash compactor denied youthful offender
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Houston County Judge has ordered an 18-year-old Dothan woman whose baby died after police say she placed him in a dumpster with a trash compactor in the Alabama summer heat will go to trial as an adult. Jakayla Williams, 18, is charged with one...
National Weather Service says another tornado hit Cottonwood
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — The National Weather Service (NWS) determined an EF0 tornado struck the town of Cottonwood during early morning storms on Friday, May 10. The tornado produced winds up to 85 mph. An NWS report says the EF0 tornado touched down on Hooper Cherry Road early...
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...
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,...
Wiregrass storms topple trees in Houston, Henry counties
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Several trees and power lines fell in eastern Wiregrass after thunderstorms rolled through earlier in the day. Trees and power lines went down along Jordan Avenue in Cowarts. One tree fell in the Granberry Crossroads area in Henry County, blocking a dirt driveway to a home.
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.
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