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Senior softball league comes Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - “Once a year when I go to my check-up, my doctor asks me ‘What are you doing?’ I say, ‘I’m playing softball.’ She says whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.”. Jimmy Young, the Adult League Coordinator for Westgate Softball,...
22 Dothan High students enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — 22 young men and women at Dothan High School were joined by their fellow friends and family on Monday, as they signed to enlist in the United States Military. 18 students signed with the Alabama Army National Guard, two signed with the Marines, one signed...
Wiregrass internet service provider employees’ granted a temporary contract extension; strike is still possible
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The temporary contract for communication workers of a Wiregrass internet provider has been extended but a strike is not out of the question. The local CWA union of Brightspeed workers met with corporate for two days last week in efforts to get more of a fair contract — yet they had their temporary contract extended.
The Harbor in need of bottled water donations
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Harbor in Dothan is in need of bottled water ahead of summer. Located in downtown Dothan, The Harbor is dedicated to serving the needs of low-income individuals and families. As temperatures start to rise, they are working to ensure a steady supply of water for...
Warming Up Through Work Week
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — After a stormy early afternoon, The Wiregrass will likely stay dry for the next 72 hours. But, as rain chances go down, temperatures will go up. In fact, we are still calling for highs to reach the 90° mark. This comes as strong high pressure sets up just to our southeast, pumping warmer air and moisture into our area.
The Columbia Historical Society Museum is on the National Register of Historic Places list.
COLUMBIA, Ala. (WTVY) - The Columbia Historical Society Museum found its place on the National Register of Historic Places list. This building holds historical artifacts of the town of Columbia. It is best known for the 1958 robbery committed by the Anglin brothers, who escaped from Alcatraz. That prompted a...
Foggy start to the morning but warm times are ahead!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Sunny skies and an area of high pressure will give us our first taste of summer starting today. Expect temperatures in the upper 80s today, as we are going to warm up very fast. We will start off foggy for the morning as we are under a dense fog advisory up until 8AM where visibility in some spots is less than 1 mile.
Charlie Woods, Tiger’s son, to play in Future Masters in Dothan this summer
Charlie Woods, son of golf legend Tiger Woods, is set to participate in the Press Thornton Future Masters tournament this summer in Dothan. The 15-year-old Woods, with a listed hometown of Jupiter, Fla., is among 255 players entered in the 15-18 age group for the 75th annual tournament, which runs June 22-29 at Dothan Country Club. There are three other age groups: 13-14, 11-12 and 10-under, comprising nearly 500 golfers total.
Dothan continues to go up in sales and lodging tax
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The city of Dothan has released new figures showing an increase in sales and lodging tax for April 2024 compared to last year. Tax collections often indicate how much people spend in various economic sectors. The city collected $8,394,860 in April. This is $601,813 more...
Dothan schools unveil new elementary mascots
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan City Schools has welcomed ten new members to the Wolf Pack. The ten Dothan City School District elementary schools were rebranded and received new wolf pup mascots. The new characters display each school’s characteristics and colors. “I am extremely proud to accomplish this...
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