Dothan, AL

Houston County, AL

Cottondale, FL

Bay County, FL

Callaway, FL

CALLAWAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A man is in custody after deputies say he stabbed his grandparents. On Thursday, Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about an incident on Colonial Drive in the Callaway area. Deputies say when they arrived, two victims were found with stab wounds...

Stabbing in Callaway, suspect arrested

Midland City, AL

MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (WTVY) - Midland City Police have confirmed the suspect has been located and captured. No additional details are available at this time. MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (WTVY) - Midland City Police are looking for a man facing child endangerment charges. According to information put out by police on...

Midland City Police child endangerment suspect captured

Florida State

Holmes County, FL

Bonifay, FL

BONIFAY, Fla. (WTVY) - A high speed pursuit on Thursday that covered three Florida counties came to an end just north of Bonifay, and resulted in the arrest of two individuals. According to information from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, the multi-county pursuit on March 23 started in Bay County....

Multi-county pursuit ends with two arrested in Holmes County

Walton County, FL

Defuniak Springs, FL

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WTVY) - A Walton County man is now behind bars after stealing a vehicle in Bay County and leading law enforcement on a chase in Washington County. According to details released by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, they were notified at around 7:39 p.m. on Thursday of a stolen vehicle from Bay County, a dark colored Dodge Ram.

Walton County man arrested after stealing vehicle, leading chase

Marianna, FL

BONIFAY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A jury found a Holmes County man guilty of murder and firearm charges Wednesday, according to the State Attorney Office. In 2021, Latorish Gardner of Marianna was arrested for a shooting incident off Interstate 10 at the Ponce De Leon rest area. One victim was pronounced dead another was injured.

Man found guilty for murder, firearm charges

A league meeting will be held for those interested in Spring Adult Softball on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Westgate Softball Umpire Building, located at 201 Recreation Rd. SARCOA. Updated: 5 hours ago. The South Alabama Regional Council on aging--or SARCOA--is preparing for their Older Americans Day...

Arrest made in Dothan ATV robbery

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan police have charged a man with allegations related to multiple wrecks they say he caused. Rodney Rudolph Herring, 60, faces two DUI counts, six Leaving the Scene of Accident charges, two counts of Assault, and Driving with a Revoked License. According to Police Sergeant Andy...

Dothan man faces 13 charges after causing multiple wrecks, police say

Geneva, AL

As a result of this operation, 26 criminals were arrested for a total of 48 charges and are now behind bars. The tractor trailer involved caught a low wire, resulting in power lines down on U.S. Highway 231 South/South Oates Street near Southgate and Inez Road. Suspect in custody after...

Multiple units respond to Geneva house fire

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Gayla White said she would gladly give up the half million dollars a jury awarded her if she could escape agony she suffered the past five years. A jury on Tuesday ordered that she receive those damages from her former boss who, according to two juries, falsely accused White of embezzlement.

Awarded 500k she would give it back to escape agony, woman claims

Alabama State

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -According to a recent study, Dothan is the seventh safest city in Alabama. “None of the other Big 10 cities is on that list,” Dothan City Commissioner Gantt Pierce (D-5) boasted after learning of those SafeWise rankings. The study has Warrior, a Birmingham suburb, on top.

Dothan one of Alabama’s safest cities: Report

Fort Rucker, AL

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WTVY) - In an official release sent out Friday, the name change from Fort Rucker to Fort Novosel will become official in a ceremony in April. According to the release from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker Public Affairs Office, the ceremony will take place on April 10 at Veterans Park on post at the fort.

Fort Rucker name change confirmed for April

Taylor, AL

TAYLOR, Ala. (WTVY) - Reverend Craig Bailey, Pastor of Tabernacle United Methodist Church, is serving his congregation from thousands of miles away. “Back in December, I was told that I would be sent on assignment in Alaska on the express mission of having to mitigate soldier suicides,” said Bailey.

Wiregrass Pastor continues serving congregation from Alaska

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - You may have recently noticed lots of News4 reports on house fires in the Wiregrass. Slocomb Fire Department says they have responded to four structure fires in the last month alone. While Dothan Fire Department has not seen an uptick in calls, Deputy Chief Chris Etheredge...

Experts offer fire safety tips after recent string of home fires

Dothan is the seventh safest city in Alabama. That's the word from safe-wise that tracks such things. Mandatory hands-free driving in Alabama cleared its first legislative hurdle. Wallace hosting students for SIM clinic. Updated: 7 hours ago. Wallace Community College of Dothan students may notice some smaller students on campus...

Dothan Opera House renovation

Panama City Beach, FL

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Panama City Beach Council members met on Thursday, and discussed the first reading of the amended Aviation Ordinance. Some of the changes to the existing ordinance include the use of drones. Council members tell NewsChannel 7 they have been receiving complaints from residents about their neighbors flying drones over their homes and backyards.

PCB making changes to Aviation Ordinance to include drones

Enterprise, AL

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Two road closures are expected to begin Monday, March 27 and could impact traffic in and around downtown Enterprise. East College Street, from Main Street to the alley, will be closed for utility work and repaving. Traffic will need to enter East College from South Edwards...

Road closures planned for downtown Enterprise

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Due to the potential for weather, the Spring Festival at the Monument in downtown Enterprise will now be from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The family-friendly event includes more than 100 vendors along Main Street, several booths with free children’s activities,...

New time announced for Enterprise Spring Festival at the Monument

Dothan commissioners finalized a deal this week to move downtown renovations forward. They leased the Opera House from a public building authority the commission created. That comes ahead of renovations planned for the historic building this summer. Dothan is the seventh safest city in Alabama. That's the word from safe-wise...

Early County names new head football coach

DOTHAN, Ala. (PRESS RELEASE) - “A league meeting will be held for those interested in Spring Adult Softball on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Westgate Softball Umpire Building, located at 201 Recreation Rd. The meeting is for any team looking to enter a league or individuals...

Spring Adult Softball sign up

Florala, AL

FLORALA, Ala. (WTVY) - The Florala Wildcats are shining bright early this baseball season, a lot of that is thanks to a sophomore who’s handling business. Kennith Jackson has helped the Wildcats to their 6-1 start and #10 ranking in Class 1A. He went 8-9 this week with a double and triple, scoring three runs along with recording three stolen bases.

Sophomore helping Florala Baseball get off to a shining start

Alford, FL

Chipley, FL

Campbellton, FL

Greenwood, FL

Graceville, FL

Wausau, FL

Malone, FL

Cottonwood, AL

Bascom, FL

Cypress, FL

Noma, FL

Esto, FL

Sunny Hills, FL

Grand Ridge, FL

Fountain, FL

Altha, FL

Vernon, FL

Rehobeth, AL

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Cottondale man sentenced on kidnapping and battery charges

15 inmates sentenced in Houston County were expected to leave state prison Tuesday in a mass release. Cervical Cancer kills thousands of women each year, doctors...

Cottondale man sentenced on kidnapping and battery charges

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