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Pursuit starts in Dothan and heads west. Here’s how it ended.
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -A pursuit that began in Houston County ended with an SUV overturned in the median of Alabama Highway 52 in Geneva County. No injuries were reported. According to unofficial police sources, the pursuit began after an officer stopped a silver SUV driven by a woman in the parking lot of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
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Dothan judge issues new trial ruling in baby death case
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -A judge has rejected a mother’s attempt to withdraw her guilty plea in the death of her newborn son — leaving her to serve life in prison without parole. Jakayla Williams of Dothan was charged with capital murder and faced a possible death sentence until...
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Dothan Fire Department Fires Employee After Arrest
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dothan Fire Department has fired an employee who was arrested and charged with a serious criminal offense, Fire Chief David Hasty said in a statement Friday, Nov. 13. Hasty said the termination followed a review conducted under department policies, rules and personnel procedures. The...
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HudsonAlpha to Introduce Five Startups in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Five startup companies working in agriculture, biotechnology, soil science and livestock infrastructure will share their plans during a HudsonAlpha Wiregrass event Wednesday, Nov. 18. The companies make up the first group selected for the Regions Foundation Entrepreneurial Fellows Program, according to HudsonAlpha Wiregrass. The event...
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Five Wiregrass teams chase the ‘Blue Map’ in second round of AHSAA football playoffs
(WTVY) - Five Wiregrass football teams are still in the hunt for an AHSAA state championship, and each faces another test Friday night. Cottonwood and Ariton are carrying the area’s hopes in Class 2A. Kinston and Elba are looking to advance in Class 1A, while Eufaula is representing the region in Class 4A.
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Senior Citizens Day attendees at NPF reflect on their memories at the fairgrounds
Dothan, Ala. (WDHN) — On Friday, the National Peanut Festival celebrated Senior Citizen Day, which allowed senior citizens to come in to the fairgrounds up to four hours before it was open to the public. There attendees were greeted with vendors, arts and crafts exhibits, and ample opportunity to reminisce on some of their times […]
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Dothan Fire Recruits Graduate After 11 Weeks of Training
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Recruits in Class 2026-02 graduated from recruit school after 11 weeks of training, according to the Dothan Fire Department. The department congratulated the graduates and recognized the mental and physical demands of the program. Recruits spent long days working through challenges and repeating drills to build the skills they’ll need as firefighters.
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FAA issues nationwide ground stop, no planes diverted to Dothan
Dothan, Ala (WDHN) – Flights are halted at airports across the United States due to unspecified ‘extraordinary circumstances,’ FAA says. The FAA notice on Friday afternoon said the ground stop was being imposed “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” This is the first nationwide ground stop since January 2023 when a key […]
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Peanut Festival’s Final Weekend Packed With Fun
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — A downtown parade, demolition derbies, live music and fireworks are on the schedule as the National Peanut Festival heads into its final weekend. Here’s a day-by-day guide to the activities, hours and admission prices. Friday, Nov. 13. Gates and rides open at 2 p.m....