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AS IT HAPPENED: WDHN tracks tornado, alerts public before twister touches down
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Early Friday morning, the First Alert Storm Team– meteorologists Jordan Ambrose, Bryan Boggiano, and Chief Meteorologist Chad Crilley– were live on the air, tracking storms. At 3:56 a.m, our team spotted rotation forming and alerted the public; moments later the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Houston County.
Former Dothan Fire Medic arrested once again on theft charges
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — A former Dothan Fire Medic facing theft and computer tampering charges from two separate arrests was arrested again this week. On Wednesday, Houston County Sheriff’s deputies arrested and charged Jesse Taylor with four counts of theft. Last year, Taylor pleaded guilty to stealing fentanyl from the Dothan Fire Department, where […]
Community rallies behind 11-year-old shot in Mossy Head
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — The community of Defuniak Springs is stepping up to help an 11-year-old boy who was shot while sleeping in his Mossy Head home this month. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the shooting- but said the investigation is not over. “He’s bright-eyed. He’s only […]
Local EMA keeps an eye on potentioal severe weather
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Local EMA departments are keeping an eye on the weather. Dothan-Houston County EMA has activated its emergency operations center when they brought in all of their partners, Dothan police, Dothan fire, Houston County volunteer fire departments, and other partnering agencies to coordinate response. It’s a...
Chipley High School student charged after reports of gun on school bus
WASHINGTON COUNTY, FL. (WMBB) – A Chipley High School student faces charges after deputies received a report about a gun on a school bus. On Wednesday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said they received a call about the alleged weapon around 3 p.m. Deputies said an elementary school student reported to the bus driver that […]
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