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Dothan United earn scoreless draw against undefeated Asheville City
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan’s Rip Hewes Stadium was packed once again on Saturday for a top of the division matchup in USL League 2, as Dothan United and Asheville City went a full, pressure filled 90-plus minutes to secure a 0-0 draw against the undefeated South Central leaders.
News4Now: Wiregrass Weekends
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - News4 takes a look at what’s going on in the community. Join us each week as we give a casual look at what’s trending online and what’s happening this weekend. If there’s a community event going on that you want to tell us...
City of Dothan announces another road closure
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Beginning Tuesday, June 4, East Newton Street will be closed at the intersection of North Range Street, the City of Dothan said in a statement. The roadway is estimated to be closed for around 2-3 weeks. The road will be closed while storm drainage is repaired...
WRGX to broadcast Alabama State Games opening ceremony Friday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The 41st Alabama State Games officially get underway on Friday. The Games’ Opening Ceremony, which begins at 7 p.m. from BJCC Legacy Arena in Birmingham, will be broadcasted live across all Gray Television stations in Alabama, including here in the Dothan viewing area on WRGX (NBC).
Dothan man sentenced to 15+ years in prison after federal drug and firearm convictions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) – The U.S. Attorney Johnathan Ross with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama shared on Tuesday through a press release that a felon with multiple prior convictions was sentenced to over 15 years in prison for federal drug and gun convictions. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 36-year-old […]
City, DPD backs out of agreement with DCS in stop arm violation program
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan city commissioners approved 5-1 to do away with the city’s and Dothan police department’s involvement in the DCS Stop Arm Violation program — a program they use to catch people blowing by school buses when the stop arm is out. Although...
Drier today, more widespread rain expected tomorrow
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– After days of scattered showers and thunderstorms, it looks like we will be drier to a certain degree today. Although we cannot rule out an isolated shower of thunderstorms today, coverage looks like it will be more spotty in nature. Highs are expected to be in...
LIVE: New Dothan bioenergy plant holds grand opening
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A site dedicated to sustainable and renewable bioenergy has made its home in Dothan, Alabama. Peak Renewables BioEnergy is a Canadian company that says it is dedicated to harnessing the power of renewable resources and sustainable practices to reduce its carbon footprint and ensure a sustainable, clean energy future.
Dothan Scandal: Another witness comes forward in restaurant owner’s case against the City of Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Another witness has come forward in the case of a Dothan restaurant owner who claims her bid for the City of Dothan’s feeding program was shared with a competing bidder. “The new information is confirmation from a non-city employee that my initial bid was...
City of Dothan backs out of Stop Arm Violation Program
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The City of Dothan is backing out of their agreement with Dothan City Schools for the Stop Arm Violation (SAV) program. The SAV program put cameras on all buses that would record anyone who passes a bus while the stop arm is extended, resulting in a fine near $300.
Dothan man sentenced on federal gun, drug charges
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Dothan man has been ordered to serve the next 15 years in federal prison. A federal judge sentenced 36-year-old Jamere Deshun Dowdy to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a controlled substance with intent to distribute and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
City approves grant for DPD to hire officers, purchase equipment for bomb team
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The city of Dothan investing in its police department. City commissioners approved an over half a million dollar grant to help the police department hire five officers over three years. The city also approved them to buy equipment for the Dothan police bomb team such...
A break in the rain tomorrow before a wet and unsettled Thursday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)–There were a few more pop-up showers and thunderstorms around the Wiregrass on Tuesday afternoon, but most of the action stayed north of our region today. Wednesday is shaping up to be a mainly dry day, but there is still a slim chance of an afternoon shower...
One dead in ATV crash
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN)– A Troy man is dead after an ATV crash near Luverne Friday afternoon. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 41-year-old Elvis Bowles was killed when the 2022 CFORCE ATV he was riding ran off the road and hit an embankment, throwing him off. Bowles was...
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