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Three-day anime event kicks off in the City of Progress
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Weevilcon is kicking off its three-day event tonight at the Enterprise Civic Center. This anime-style convention was started by two local card shop owners who came up with the idea after traveling to other similar conventions and wanting to bring something for anime fans to the Wiregrass.
Enterprise now asking solicitors to register for a license
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The city of Enterprise is implementing solicitation licenses for people who want to make door-to-door sales. The rate of door-to-door sales in Enterprise is expected to go up in the summer. Enterprise Chief Revenue Officer Laura Miller said the city wants business owners to thrive, but...
Enterprise makes move against dangerous, unsafe buildings
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) – As of June 4, the city of progress has unanimously approved an ordinance to address properties that have become unsafe due to “poor design, obsolescence, or neglect”. The ordinance applies exclusively to vacant or in disrepair properties that are within the city’s limits,...
Street lights and possible stop sign coming to busy intersections in Coffee Co.
NEW BROCKTON, Ala. (WDHN) — Changes are coming to several highly-traveled intersections in New Brockton following multiple car crashes over the last couple of months. Over the past two months, five car accidents have occurred at the Tyler Street and U.S. Highway 84 intersection. None of them were fatal, but in at least one instance the patient was transported to the hospital by life flight.
Zion Chapel, Ariton players earn All-State honors
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Zion Chapel Lady Rebels had one of the best softball seasons in school history in 2024 and a number of players have been rewarded with All-State honors. The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) released its baseball and softball All-State teams on Thursday with...
2-vehicle wreck caused road closure in Hartford, authorities say
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - UPDATE:. ALEA announced the scene is clear and the roadway is back open. A car crash involving two vehicles has caused a road closure in Geneva County, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said in a statement on Monday. The wreck occurred around 11:20 a.m....
Victim identified in deadly Newville house fire
NEWVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - The victim of Tuesday morning’s deadly house fire in Dale County has been identified. Henry County Coroner Derek Wright confirmed that 70-year-old Tonja Kelley was killed in the fire along North Broad Street in Newville. An investigation into the fire is still ongoing. ORIGINAL. NEWVILLE,...
News4Now: What’s Trending?
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - News4 takes a look at what stories are trending in the Wiregrass. Join us each week to share a casual look at what’s trending right now. This law prohibits using electronic devices, like cell phones, while driving. The presumable accident occurred along U.S. 231, about...
Officials: Woman who died while walking along busy highway has been identified
NEWTON, Ala. (WTVY) - UPDATE:. A woman who died Friday while walking along a busy highway was identified Monday, Dale County Coroner John Cawley confirmed. The victim was identified as 40-year-old Alicia Lee Pack, a woman originally from Titusville, Florida. Cawley said the major challenge in the case was identifying...
Dr. Cooper: Enterprise mayor awarded honorary doctorate
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Enterprise Mayor William E. Cooper recently received the highest educational honor available, as he was presented with a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Selma University. Mayor Cooper received prestigious title during the 111th Annual Session of the Southeast District State Convention, which was held at the...
Three injured in Geneva Co. crash
GENEVA, Ala. (WDHN) — Highway 123, near T Peacock Road, above Slocomb, is open after a two-vehicle crash. The crash occurred around 11:20 a.m. Monday. Highway 123 was closed for around three hours. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said three people received non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
Junteenth celebration planned in downtown Brundidge
Juneteenth will be acknowledged and celebrated in downtown Brundidge on Saturday, June 22 on the grounds of the Bass House on South Main Street. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. […] The post Junteenth celebration planned in downtown Brundidge appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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...
Military Appreciation Day Deals in Enterprise
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Restaurants, clothing boutiques, and specialty stores in Downtown Enterprise will offer extra deals to Military members and their families on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Military Appreciation Day. “Our downtown businesses want to show their appreciation with deals specifically for the...
Week of blood drives around the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) –LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are hosting a week of blood drives around the Wiregrass to kick off the summer. Summertime usually calls for desperate measures — more people need blood, but fewer people typically give. Lifesouth says up to three people can benefit from one...
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