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Purple Cats sweep their way back to the State Championship Game
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For the second year in a row, the Ariton Purple Cats will be playing for a Class 2A State Championship, after sweeping their way through the semifinals over the Bayshore Christian Eagles. In game one, it was all Ariton after falling behind early. Bayshore...
Popular Dothan breakfast spot near daycare approved for liquor license
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan commissioners, in a 5-1 vote, approved a liquor license for Breakfast at Tammie’s, but it did not come without any questions as the restaurant is near a daycare. According to a current City of Dothan ordinance, a restaurant can’t have a liquor license...
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. Besides not owing that money, the proposal to pay Cowper is disguised deep into the agenda, nestled between the proposed purchase of two bucket trucks.
Hot Now, But Rain & Cooler Air In Sight
SYNOPSIS – Our hot stretch continues through mid-week, but changes are on the way for late-week. We’ll see a few showers Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms early Friday morning, some of which could be strong. Cooler and drier weather follows as we head into the weekend. TONIGHT –...
Dave Guiler wins 2024 Dothan Small Business Person of the Year award
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Small business is the backbone of America–and it’s no slouch in Dothan. “Small businesses make up 85% of the chamber of commerce,” said Walter Hill, Chairman of the Dothan Chamber of Commerce. “Not only are they the driving force of our community, but they are our people.”
Music is healing: musicians giving back their talents to the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - It’s not uncommon to get anxious before going to a doctor’s appointment. Whether a patient is going for a checkup, a treatment, or a need for answers regarding their health, nerves can be high. However, Southeast Health Medical Center is easing those nerves through the sound of music.
People speak on fentanyl crisis for National Fentanyl Awareness Day
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - May 7 is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, in which organizations warn people of the dangers of fentanyl when used improperly. According to Yale Medicine, synthetic fentanyl took over as the main street source of opioids between 2015 and 2016, surpassing heroin and prescription opioids. The problem...
ESCC graduation location changed for weather
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Enterprise State Community College 2024 graduation ceremony has been moved. The services will now be held in Lolley Gymnasium because of the potential for inclement weather. None will be held on the green in front of the Wallace Administration Building. Previously planned parking procedures will not...
Geneva Co. Commissioner files lawsuit against former state Congressman alleges verbal and physical assault
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — In January, Geneva County Commissioner Weston Spivey claims the former Alabama Congressman Riley Seibenhener verbally and physically attacked him. Attorney for Spivey, David Harrison, says if the allegations are true it would amount to adult bullying. “We have brought a civil action for assault and battery,” Harrison said. “We tried […]
Warm With Storms This Week, Followed By Cooldown
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The week started with record-breaking high temperatures, but we’ll end much cooler. In the middle, our rain chances will be elevated. High temperatures today once again topped out between the upper 80s and lower 90s. A few showers and downpours developed across the area today. Elsewhere, scattered thunderstorms impacted much of the Southeast, while severe weather continues to affect The Plains.
Tuesday AHSAA regional softball: 6A, 4A teams win to state championship tournament
Teagan Revette belted a 3-run homer in the seventh inning to lead Orange Beach to a 4-1 victory over Houston Academy in AHSAA South Regional softball action on Tuesday. The win sends three-time champion Orange Beach to next week’s state championship tournament as the Class 4A No. 1 qualifier.
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