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Natalie Cole deals, No. 1 Wicksburg run-rules Thorsby for first state title
The Wicksburg softball team may have capped one of the most dominant runs through the AHSAA state tournament in recent memory. No runs given up and almost half a century worth of runs in four scoreless routs. The top-ranked Panthers grabbed an early lead and then cruised to a 10-0...
Southern Roots Nut Co. officially opens for business
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Southern Roots Nut Co. is officially open for business at the Sam Houston Industrial Park in Dothan. On Friday, community leaders and Southern Roots officials cut the ribbon on the facility that officials say is an over $16 million investment into the area. The company will create over 120 jobs with an annual payroll exceeding $4.1 million over two years.
FEEL GOOD: Police dog denied donut during Police Week
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan Police enjoyed a sweet treat Thursday. However, one four-legged officer wasn’t able to participate. In a social media post by the Dothan Police Department, K9 Henk is seen slyly eyeing the last Krispy Kreme donut in a box after being told he couldn’t have it.
Headland Hometown Tour postponed due to weather
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - News4′s Hometown Tour coverage in Headland is postponed out of concern for inclement weather. We are looking to reschedule Headland Hometown Tour for next month. Stay tuned for future updates. Headland’s Under the Oaks Music Festival, however, is still happening, Friday May 17 at 7...
Joy comes in the morning: McDonald’s Nakeya Rich
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Those who brighten our days are the most memorable. So, it is hard to forget someone like Nakeya Rich, who touches thousands every week. Her infectious spirit inspires and her joy knows no boundaries. Nakeya never meets a stranger, but always meets friends. “Even if I...
Connect event provides help for Dothan’s homeless population
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan Housing and the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (SEACH) AL-508 Continuum of Care hosted an event today to provide unhoused and financially underserved people with the resources they need. The Summer Homeless Connect at the Michael C. Patton Event Center provided those in...
Daleville fights park violence, vandalism, and burglaries with camera crackdown
DALEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN) — Daleville city officials making safety a priority by spending thousands of taxpayer’s dollars to install security measures at the park after several troubling incidents. The city of Daleville is spending around $10,000 to put up surveillance cameras and more lighting at Culpepper Park. This...
Bell exits as Carroll girls basketball coach
OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) - Carroll coach Jermel Bell is stepping down from his girls basketball and football roles, as well as stepping away from the school. The Birmingham native has served as the Eagles’ head girls coach on the hardwood for the last two seasons alongside his duties as defensive coordinator for Carroll’s football program during the same period.
Legendary band Three Dog Night to perform at Dothan Civic Center on August 8
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The legendary band Three Dog Night will be bringing their array of timeless hits to the Circle City in 2024, as the iconic group will be performing at the Dothan Civic Center in August. The decades old band, who from the late 60s to present day...
Warmer weather on the way ahead of more widespread rain and thunderstorms
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– The Wiregrass was spared from any major severe weather early Tuesday morning, and a quieter weather pattern has returned for the next few days. There is still enough instability around Monday evening to squeeze out a few passing showers or a rumble of thunder across our region through midnight. Bringing an umbrella with you this if your out late tonight may not be a bad idea, but you likely won’t need to cancel any outdoor plans.
Kelly Springs students get first taste of summer with field day
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Students are thrilled as the final weeks of school come around and to reward their hard work, Kelly Springs Elementary School held a field day. “Field Day is the most anticipated event of the entire school year,” said Kelly Springs Principal Monica Montalvo. “They look forward to it from day one.”
Alabama Driver Must Apologize To Officer For Saying ‘Get Your Ass Out of The Way’ Or Go To Jail
Legal experts think jail time doesn't fit the crime regardless of the drivers' previous traffic offenses. Court officials in Ozark, Alabama, are ordering a Black man to apologize to an officer who he told “get your ass out of the way,” or face jail time. Ozark Municipal Court...
Dothan Police members among hundreds who rode to honor fallen officers
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Three Dothan Police officers and a dispatcher were just four of hundreds of law enforcement workers who participated in the Law Enforcement United’s Road to Hope campaign, honoring officers who were killed in the line of duty. “It’s almost a 250-mile ride,” said Dothan Police...
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