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Geneva, AL

Dothan, AL

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

Enterprise, AL

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, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan Leisure Services need help this summer with keeping local pools safe places, and they are making a call out to anyone interested in being a lifeguard this summer. Registration is now open for two lifeguard training classes. The classes, both of which are free of...

Lifeguards needed in Dothan this summer

Wallace Community College of Dothan students may notice some smaller students on campus this week. Fortner Street road work starting March 20 through 21. The Star-Lite Drive-In is hosting a garage sale this Saturday.

News4Now: Wiregrass Weekends

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 among safest cities in Alabama. Updated: 4 hours ago. Dothan is the...

Hands Free Driving bill on its way for approval

Joshua Lane, 39 of Ashford, Failure to Appear Unlawful Manufacturing of a Controlled Substance. 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 possible Headland murder. Updated: Feb. 21, 2023...

Operation Spring Cleaning arrests

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

Wallace Community College of Dothan students may notice some smaller students on campus this week. The South Alabama Regional Council on aging--or SARCOA--is preparing for their Older Americans Day event and they want you to come out. Arrest made in Dothan ATV robbery. Updated: 6 hours ago. In January 2023,...

Adult Spring Softball sign up

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

Coffee County, AL

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A drug sting in Coffee County on Tuesday resulted in the arrests of two individuals and the recovery of firearms and multiple grams of marijuana and fentanyl. According to a release from the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA)...

Arrests made in Coffee County drug sting involving fentanyl

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A Dothan woman faces charges that she caused the death of a friend while driving under the influence of controlled substances. Police arrested Porche Terez Hudgens, 33, on manslaughter and DUI allegations related to a single-vehicle wreck along West Main Street in Dothan on November 17, 2022.

Police: Dothan woman charged with killing her friend

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 South Alabama Regional Council on aging--or SARCOA--is preparing for their Older Americans Day event and they want you...

Dothan named 7th safest city

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

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

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

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

Holmes County, FL

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

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Westville, FL

Caryville, FL

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Talking Heart Health Awareness Month with Dr. Adam Eppler, Southeast Health

Throughout the month of February, News 4 will be taking a closer look at where Alabama and the Wiregrass stands when it comes to heart disease....

Talking Heart Health Awareness Month with Dr. Adam Eppler, Southeast Health

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