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DEVELOPING: Dothan head football coach resigns
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — The Dothan High School head football coach has resigned in the middle of the season. Wolves Head Coach Jed Kennedy resigned on Friday. The reason for the resignation is currently unknown. An assistant coach with the Wolves, Jimmie Tyson, has been named interim head coach. Dothan City Schools said Kennedy will […]
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Dothan Schools Approve Raises for 1,092 Employees
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dothan City Board of Education has approved a salary plan that could increase pay for more than 1,000 school employees, but the raises will not take effect until sustainable funding is secured. The plan covers about 1,092 Dothan City Schools employees, including teachers, support...
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Troy announces new scholarship for Fort Rucker spouses
TROY, Ala. (WTVY) - Troy University is providing a new avenue for financial support for spouses of army aviators at Fort Rucker working to earn their college degrees. The southeastern Alabama public institution on Monday announced the new Donna K. Huffman Perpetual Scholarship for Spouses of Active-Duty Army Aviators, which will help those spouses begin, or even complete, their education so they can in turn get out into the workforce and support area communities.
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Fort Dale dominates Goshen, 36-7
The Fort Dale Academy Eagles were victorious over the Goshen Eagles in a hometown gridiron battle on Friday, Sept. 25. Fort Dale won the game by a score of 36-7. "We came out and played pretty well from the start,” said head coach Marshall Watts said. “We were able to establish the running game early and that really helped us get into a rhythm.”
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Dothan High Student Films National Speeding PSA
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A Dothan High School student is getting a firsthand look at what goes into producing a nationally televised public service announcement. Student Stephen Colvin stepped in front of and behind the camera Thursday as filming took place for a PSA based on his original concept.
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Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
State and local leaders, educators, students and community partners gathered in Troy last week to celebrate a milestone in Alabama’s ongoing investment in career and technical education, or CTE. The Academy Street event featured a ribbon-cutting for the expansion and renovation of the existing Academy Street Career Innovation Center,...
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Dothan school board approves salary increases for teachers, support staff, school leaders
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - More than 1,000 Dothan City Schools employees could see higher pay under a proposed salary plan approved by the city school board, though the raises depend on securing funding from the City of Dothan. The Dothan City Board of Education approved the measure during a special...
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Pinedale Elementary teacher named September 2026 Teacher of the Month
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Chris Wiggins is News4 and All in Credit Union’s September Teacher of the Month at Pinedale Elementary School in Enterprise. Wiggins said his students bring energy to the classroom every day. “These kids are great. I mean, they make you look forward to coming to...
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Dothan Board of Edu. approves proposed plan for educator pay raises
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan City Board of Education has approved a plan that would give salary increases to over 1,000 DCS employees, awaiting funding. Under the plan, 1,092 employees would receive a 6% pay increase in addition to the 2% pay increase funded by the state. Dothan City Schools (DCS) says this would place […]
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Thursday high school roundup, scores: Enterprise races past Andalusia, ACA rolls in 2nd half
Max Houston threw three touchdown passes Thursday night as Enterprise defeated Andalusia 38-21. Ben Blackmon’s Wildcats improved to 4-2 overall with their second straight win. Andalusia dropped to 4-2. The Bulldogs had a four-game winning streak snapped. Houston finished 14-of-26 for 186 yards. He also was intercepted three times.
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Extra Point Cheer Squad of the Week, Week Four: Slocomb Varsity Cheerleaders
SLOCOMB, Ala. (WDHN)–The Slocomb High School cheerleaders were voted as our Week Four Chicken Salad Chick Extra Point Cheer Squad of the Week. Go here to vote for the cheer squad you think deserves to win after the Friday night matchups.
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Extra Point, Week Five: Abbeville Christian hosts Edgewood Academy
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN)—After coming off a dominant 31-0 victory last week, the Abbeville Christian Generals look to build off that momentum as they take on the Edgewood Academy Wildcats. The last time these two teams met, it was the Generals coming away with a convincing 36-14 win. Generals win 37-0. Abbeville Christian will remain at […]
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Mobile Welding Unit Opens at Rehobeth High School
REHOBETH, Ala. (WDNews) — Students at Rehobeth High School now have access to hands-on welding training through a new mobile program. According to the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Wallace Community College Mobile Welding Unit at Rehobeth High School. The program is...
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Wallace Community College holds donation drive for House of Ruth
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Wallace Community College is helping give back to domestic violence victims. Sigma Kappa Delta, a student-ran organization at WCC, is holding a donation drive for the House of Ruth. The organization helps the domestic violence shelter once a school year. This year, the House of Ruth has a much needed list […]
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The Messenger's Athlete of the Week (Sept. 23, 2026)
Stewart scored four touchdowns in Charles Henderson’s 46-21 win over Elmore County last week. Stewart threw a 76-yard touchdown pass to open the game and also threw a 25-yard score. He scored touchdown runs of one yard and 11 yards. Stewart completed 15-of-22 passes for 273 yards and two scores along with 24 yards and two scores on the ground.
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Academy Street Innovation Center celebrates ribbon cutting, reveals future plans
A new $40 million educational facility opened in Troy earlier this year and officials finally got a chance to get together for a ribbon-cutting celebrating this week. The Academy Street Innovation Center welcomed students for the first time in August. The new career tech center wants to provide students with:
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Dothan Student’s PSA Headed to National Television
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A Dothan High School student’s award-winning message about the dangers of speeding is headed to television stations across the country. According to Dothan City Schools, student Stephen Colvin earned first place in the 2026 National Road Safety Foundation PSA Challenge. As part of his...