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Geneva residents question county officials, EMA about plan for hurricane

GENEVA, Ala. (WDHN) — Although Geneva County was spared the worst from Hurricane Isaias, some Geneva County residents questioned county officials at the commission meeting regarding their response plan saying they received little to no communication prior to the storm’s impact. “Obviously I want to thank those who did show up I don’t have an […]

Geneva County, AL · 25d

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Hartford Career Fair Brings Jobs and Resources to Wiregrass

HARTFORD, Ala. (WDNews) — Wiregrass residents can meet employers, explore training opportunities and connect with community services during the Career & Community Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5. The event will take place at the Geneva County Farm Center, 2765 East State Highway 52 in Hartford. High school juniors...

Hartford, AL · 24d
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Geneva Co. Commission rewards volunteer fire departments for hurricane restoration

GENEVA, Ala. (WDHN) — The Geneva County Commission showing a small token of appreciation for its volunteer fire departments who worked hard cleaning up after Hurricane Isaias. The Geneva County Commission approved to give $7,500 to be shared between their volunteer fire departments. The motion was made by Commissioner Weston Spivey to give each of […]

Geneva County, AL · 24d

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Jackson County awarded Small Cities CDBG for new water well and water storage facility

JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Jackson County officials got a check on Tuesday, one they’ve been hoping to receive for quite a while. State Representative Shane Abbott presented county commissioners with $3.8 million dollars in the form of a community development block grant. The money will go to help build a new well and water […]

Jackson County, FL · 26d

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Animal Shelter asks for help from the community after storm damage

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The SOS Animal Shelter is asking the community to help restore its building damaged by Hurricane Isaias. This shelter in Enterprise has been open since 1981 to stray and unwanted dogs and cats, giving them a home. Though a small animal shelter, it has grown exponentially since then, starting with 10 […]

Dothan, AL · 26d

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Enterprise issues debris collection guidelines after Hurricane Isaias

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Enterprise officials are asking residents to properly cut and separate storm debris as cleanup continues following Hurricane Isaias. According to a social media post from the City of Enterprise, their collection trucks use specialized boom or claw equipment that cannot safely lift oversized or excessively heavy debris. Due to this, tree […]

Enterprise, AL · 26d

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Holmes County opens shower and laundry station for residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias

It's been five days since many in the Florida Panhandle county have had a warm shower, as crews continue to work to restore power.

Holmes County, FL · 26d

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Volunteer crews race to clear nearly 100 storm damage calls in southeast Alabama

ANDALUSIA, Ala. (WTVY) - Four days after Hurricane Isaias moved through southeast Alabama, volunteer crews are working through nearly 100 calls for help in southeast Alabama. A trailer serving as the nerve center for Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief is tracking the calls for help, which stretch from Conecuh to Geneva County.

Alabama · 26d

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Fort Rucker Hosts a Free Food Giveaway for Military Families

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WDNews) — A free food giveaway will provide supplemental groceries for soldiers, military families and eligible installation personnel Friday, Oct. 16, at Fort Rucker. According to the announcement, Fort Rucker is partnering with Hand Up Enterprise and Christian Mission Centers to host the drive-through distribution beginning...

Fort Rucker, AL · 26d

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Ivey signs proclamation extending state of emergency for impacted counties from Hurricane Isaias

Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a proclamation extending the state of emergency for 14 days through Oct. 28. The governor also shared that state emergency management officials are currently deployed in Monroe, Escambia, Conecuh, Coffee and Houston counties as storm recovery and damage assessment are all ongoing after Hurricane Isaias. The damage assessment allows for the state to gather information in hopes that Alabama could be eligible for federal assistance that would help most-effected Alabamians get back on their feet, Ivey’s office said.

Alabama · 25d

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Coffee County seeks residents’ damage reports for federal disaster request

COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — Coffee County residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Isaias are being asked to submit reports as emergency officials work to obtain a federal disaster declaration. The Coffee County Emergency Management Agency is collecting information to assess the storm’s impact and support the county’s request for federal assistance, according to […]

Coffee County, AL · 25d

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Power nearly restored in Okaloosa, Walton counties as FPL, CHELCO crews work final outages

Power restoration is nearly complete for Florida Power & Light and CHELCO customers in Okaloosa and Walton counties after Hurricane Isaias, according to the two utilities. As of early Wednesday morning, FPL’s outage tracker showed 56 customers without power in Okaloosa County and nine in Walton County. CHELCO’s outage...

Okaloosa County, FL · 25d

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IRS allows extended deadlines for those affected by Hurricane Isaias

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Internal Revenue service announced it will allow extended deadlines for Alabama residents and businesses impacted by Huricane Isaias. The IRS says these taxpayers now have until February 4, 2027, to file various federal tax returns. All residents in businesses in disaster areas are eligible for the extension, including Dale, Houston, […]

Alabama · 24d

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Holmes County Commissioners review sweeping changes to Land Development Regulations

The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners reviewed an extensive overhaul of the county’s Land Development Regulations during a special meeting Tuesday, October 6, examining proposed changes that could significantly affect property development, subdivision construction, land-use approvals and political campaign signage throughout unincorporated Holmes County. The proposed revisions, presented...

Holmes County, FL · 26d

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Ft. Rucker designated new home for Army unmanned aircraft advancement

A major technological expansion is coming to the Home of Army Aviation as the Army looks to the future of warfare.

Dothan, AL · 26d

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After funding cut to zero, Houston County rescue unit gets budget back

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - Houston County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday morning to restore $20,000 in annual funding to the county’s rescue unit, reversing a decision made last month to cut the funding to zero. Commissioners had provided the rescue unit with $20,000 a year for years. Last month,...

Houston County, AL · 25d

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Agriculture policy fuels close Alabama congressional race

DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - Republican congressional candidate Rhett Marques visited a Dale County farm Wednesday morning, less than three weeks before Election Day, as polls show his race against Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures remains too close to call. Marques brought Georgia Congressman Austin Scott, a Republican, to the event.

Alabama · 25d

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Garbage franchise concerns spark debate over waste collection in Holmes County

Concerns over the future of garbage collection in Holmes County were at the center of the Holmes County Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting Tuesday, October 6, as local sanitation providers questioned whether potential changes to the county’s waste disposal franchise agreements could threaten locally owned businesses. The...

Holmes County, FL · 26d

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Alabama county’s school system closes as Isaias leaves thousands still without power

Geneva County Schools will reopen Wednesday, Oct. 14, after closing Tuesday due to the continued impact of Hurricane Isaias. The school system announced the closure in a Facebook post Monday afternoon, citing power outages affecting thousands of families throughout the county. “We have between 2,000-3,000 families throughout our county who...

Geneva County, AL · 26d

WDHN

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IRS allows extended deadlines for those affected by Hurricane Isaias

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Internal Revenue service announced it will allow extended deadlines for Alabama residents and businesses impacted by Huricane Isaias. The IRS says these taxpayers now have until February 4, 2027, to file various federal tax returns. All residents in businesses in disaster areas are eligible for the extension, including Dale, Houston, […]

Alabama · 24d