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State grant to support renovations at Wallace’s Sparks Campus in Eufaula
EUFAULA, Ala. (WDHN) — One Wiregrass Community College has received their first contribution toward planned renovation on their campus. Alabama State Sen. Billy Beasley presented a Community Service Grant to Wallace Community College-Dothan President Kathy L. Murphy to help improve the Eufaula campus. The college plans to use the contribution to create updated learning environments […]
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Dothan City Schools conducts parent survey
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan City Schools is asking parents to complete a brief survey this week that will help identify ways the school system can improve. DCS officials say as part of the RAISE (Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence) Act, the school system is conducting a survey to help identify ways to reduce […]
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Sandy Owens featured as teacher of the week
Sandy Owens, a fifth-grade teacher at Crenshaw Christian Academy (CCA) was selected as this week’s Teacher of the Week. A Goshen native, this year marks Owens' 35th year in the field of education. In 2023, Owens joined CCA faculty as a third-grade teacher, a role she held until the...
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Zion Chapel spoils Goshen Homecoming
For the first time in 15 years, the Zion Chapel Rebels (1-4, 1-2) claimed a win on the football field over the Goshen Eagles (0-5, 0-3) on Friday night by a score of 20-6, putting a damper on the GHS Homecoming. Coming into the game, both teams were winless on...
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Troy Elementary receives Be Healthy School Grant from BlueCross, BlueShield of Alabama
BlueCross, BlueShield of Alabama revealed on Monday that it has donated to a number of schools in the state, including Troy Elementary School, as a part of its Be Healthy School Grant and Be Healthy Health Science Grant programs. BlueCross, BlueShield awarded more than $390,000 to 32 schools across Alabama...
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Beloved Geneva City Schools Educator Passes Away
GENEVA, Ala. (WDNews) — A longtime Geneva City Schools educator who continued serving children even after retirement has died following a short illness, according to the school system. Geneva City Schools announced the passing of Jan Sullivan, who spent many years serving students at James A. Mulkey Elementary School...
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Carroll high fined, coach suspended after fight at football game
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Wiregrass high school and its football coach are facing penalties after the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) says the school showed “unsportsmanlike conduct” during a football game last Friday night. Carroll High School has been fined $1,000, placed on probation, and its head football coach, Steve McLendon, suspended for […]
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FNF Game of the Week Preview: Dothan, Enterprise renew Battle of the Wiregrass in crucial Week 4 region clash
(WTVY) - In just two days, the Dothan Wolves and the Enterprise Wildcats will meet at Rip Hewes Stadium for one of the area’s biggest rivalry games. One of the fiercest and oldest rivalries in the Wiregrass will renew beneath the Friday night lights, continuing a series that dates back to 1913.
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Catholic pulls away to beat Glenwood to stay perfect in region
Outplayed for most of the second quarter, the Catholic Knights found themselves locked in a 7-7 tie with Glenwood School in a Class AA Private Region 1 contest at Catholic on Friday night. The Knights had gone for nearly 12 minutes without a first down and had just allowed the...
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Carver MST Students to Build ‘Scribble Bots’
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Students at The Carver School for Mathematics, Science and Technology will get a hands-on look at engineering Friday during a special visit from Auburn University, according to Dothan City Schools. Students will work with representatives from Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering on Friday,...
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Flying Squadron defeats Goshen, 48-16
Highland Home School picked up a region win on Friday, Sept. 11. The Flying Squadron defeated the Goshen Eagles, 48-16. Head football coach Phillip Coggins praised the execution displayed by some key team members, but said mistakes kept the Flyboys from notching their best performance. “We still made way too...
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Webb Elementary dedicates playground to longtime teacher Barbara Weeks
WEBB, Ala. (WTVY) - Webb Elementary dedicated its new playground to Barbara Weeks, one of the school’s longest-serving teachers, who spent about 64 years in education. The school’s principal, Reygan Woodall, Houston County Schools superintendent Brandy White, and board of education member Vince Wade, who is a former student of Weeks, spoke about her legacy alongside her family at the dedication.
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HCHS honors 9/11 heroes during Friday night tribute
Holmes County High School held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday, September 11, ahead of the Blue Devils’ home game against the Graceville Tigers, taking time beneath the Friday night lights to honor those who have served and continue to serve. The pre‑game event at Memorial Field recognized first responders, military members, and active‑duty service personnel, with participants gathering at the north end zone before kickoff.
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Troy University Board of Trustees ratifies Troy Faculty Senate
TROY -- The Troy University Board of Trustees has ratified the continuation of TROY’s Faculty Senate, determining that the Senate complies with a new state law governing faculty senates at Alabama’s public four-year universities. Alabama Act 2026-432, which takes effect Oct. 1, establishes requirements governing the creation, structure...