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Minor damage in wake of Friday morning storms
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A line of severe weather swept through Southeast Alabama Friday morning, causing minor damage. There have been reports of trees down in Coffee and Dale counties, one of which is on County Road 33 north of Skipperville. Little structure damage has been reported. Despite reports of...
Flood watch issued for Southeast Alabama for Monday and Tuesday
On Sunday at 6:34 p.m. a flood watch was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Monday 10 a.m. until Tuesday 7 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. The weather service describes, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible." "Excessive runoff may result in flooding of...
Alabama driver ordered to say sorry or face jail for telling officer ‘get your ass out of the way’
Reginald Burks doesn’t want to say, “I’m sorry.” Sure, the 39-year-old father and aircraft mechanic said some harsh things to the officer who pulled him over. But even now, almost six months later, Burks said he had the right to speak his mind. Court officials in...
Three Coffee Co. businesses raided in illegal gambling bust
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — An investigation into illegal gambling in Coffee County led to several raids and thousands of dollars worth of equipment being confiscated this week, authorities announced Thursday. On Wednesday, May 8, investigators with the Enterprise Police Department and Coffee County Sheriff’s Office raided three businesses:...
Update: The severe thunderstorm warning is expected to expire at 5:30 a.m.
The warning was for Geneva and Houston counties. "The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms," states the National Weather Service. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Lightning...
Convicted killer Coley McCraney believes he’ll be released from prison
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Coley McCraney stuck by his claim that someone else killed two Dothan teens during a 20/20 episode that aired Friday on ABC. A jury in Ozark convicted the truck driver and ordained minister last year, rejecting his claims that the reason his DNA linked him to the shootings was because he had consensual sex with J.B. Beasley, one of two 17-year-olds killed in 1999.
Storms knock power out around the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A line of severe storms left many without power Friday morning. Alabama Power reports 166 customers without power in Ozark, 15 in Enterprise, and 46 in Midland City. 429 members are without power in the Rehobeth area. Additionally, over 800 are without power near Cottonwood. Wiregrass...
Truck jumps railroad tracks to avoid oncoming car
LEVEL PLAINS, Ala (WDHN) — A driver had a close call Thursday morning after going airborne over train tracks in Level Plains to avoid a head-on crash. According to Level Plains Police, the man swerved off County Road 445 to avoid another vehicle entering his lane. A Level Plains...
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