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Headland man faces charges after domestic argument turns into a standoff
HEADLAND, Ala. (WDHN) — Headland man Rory Cole is facing three charges after over an hour-long standoff that ended peacefully Monday evening. “He’s facing unlawful possession of an altered firearm since the serial number was peeled off, third-degree domestic violence, and obstructing police operations,” Headland Police Commander Bill Knight said. This comes after police rushed […]
Bright Athletes: Mercy Stokes
HEADLAND, Ala. (WTVY) - Mercy Stokes is just an eighth grader at Headland Middle School but she is already extremely vital to the Rams community. She’s impacted the Headland High School varsity basketball team by bringing her ambitious attitude and warm smile to help uplift those around. Mercy’s interest...
Man accused of stabbing mom to death with wood carving knife must undergo mental evaluation
HEADLAND, Ala (WDHN) -A mental evaluation has been ordered for a Headland man accused of stabbing his elderly mother to death in her home to see if he is fit to stand trial. Alex McKay is accused of stabbing his mother, Annie McKay, to death in her home a little over a year ago. The 70-year-old wife and mother had been stabbed multiple times in the neck, wrist, and hand with a wood carving knife and was found by her husband in their kitchen.
Teen mom accused of killing baby fighting for lighter sentence
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)—Jakayla Williams is seeking the youthful offender status in her capital murder case. Williams is being charged with the death of her baby boy after she allegedly put him in a dumpster with a trash compactor, and lied to authorities about it. During her arraignment process on...
Dale Co. attempted murder case probably won’t continue in a courtroom after grand jury decision
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — The case of a Dale County woman charged with attempted murder will probably not continue in a courtroom after a recent decision made by a Dale County grand jury. Micaela Newby is accused of shooting a man five times at a basketball court in...
Undercover human trafficking sting leads to 11 arrests in south Alabama, police say
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Eleven men from three states were arrested over the past four days after an online sting operation revealed they were trying to meet juveniles for sex in Dothan, a Dothan Police Department press release revealed. According to Dothan Police Lt. Scott Owens, recently, Dothan Police Investigators, along with several other agencies, […]
Judge nixes probation in mistaken identity murder case
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Houston County judge denied convicted killer Kadarrius Salter’s plea for probation on Tuesday. Judge Christopher Richardson’s decision came several weeks after a jury found Salter, a murder suspect, guilty of manslaughter. Willis Rambo, a 20-year-old Dothan man, was shot in 2021 along Morris...
Dothan family speaks about Carnival Freedom Cruise fire
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - What was supposed to be a relaxing time with family turned into a time of terror for some. Matthew Johnson’s family came back from shopping and heard a loud noise on the ship. “A few minutes after that, in the room, we had an alert...
Rainy afternoon expected across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We do have some good news across the Wiregrass. The severe weather threat and flood threat has gone down across the region but, we still do have a small chance of seeing severe weather and flooding. The original line of storms is expected to move through our area faster than expected as we can still see a 80% chance of rain today across the tri-state region. Highs will top out in the low 70s before rain moves through the area this afternoon.
Dothan home catches fire
DOTHAN, AL (WDHN)– Tuesday night a fire broke out in a Dothan home. According to Rickey Stokes News, on March 26th a home in the Stonebridge Subdivision on Randwick Road caught fire. Thick black smoke was seen escaping the two-story home. Multiple Dothan fire engines were on scene to...
Colon cancer survivor bring awareness with her testimony
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - It’s a disease where everyone is at risk of getting a diagnosis...colon cancer. Whether it’s an early diagnosis, or late, it’s one people do not want to hear. Jennifer Donaldson is one of thousands who heard the news from her doctor she had...
Echo Church prepares for festival and rodeo
OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) -The Echo Church Rodeo is coming back for a second year but with a twist. News4 spoke with the coordinators of this rodeo who said it will raise money for a good cause. Over at Echo Church, volunteers were busy adding the final touches for their festival...
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