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Warm temperatures across Dothan and the rest of the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We will not be escaping the heat this week as temperatures will be above average for the next 5-7 days. Temperatures today will reach the low 90s and with winds out the south, the humidity will be rising as well. Today we will be around 89 degrees with partly cloudy skies, this will be coupled with rain chances around 0-10%.
Car crashes into Dothan City School bus
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Emergency services rushed to the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a Dothan City School Bus near Morris Slingluff Elementary Tuesday afternoon. Sources tell WDHN the crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Westgate Parkway past the intersection of Harrison Road. The bus was leaving Morris...
Trash pick-up behind schedule in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) –The City of Dothan released an alert Thursday afternoon, saying the yard debris pick-ups were running behind schedule due to mechanical issues. If your normal pick-up day for yard debris was Thursday, Environmental Services will finish collecting debris in your area on Friday, May 24.
Summer-time weather continues across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Warm weather continues across the tri-state region and we will see this all week and into the weekend. Today, expect temperatures in the upper 80s and even low n90s in some spots today. We will continue to warm up into the weekend and if you are planning on traveling, it would be absolutely beautiful.
Dense fog advisory for Southeast Alabama Sunday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:13 a.m. in effect until 9 a.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," explains...
Wordz N Vizion rap groups uses hip-hop to promote safety
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - “The Army for a while now has lost more soldiers off duty than we do on duty,” said Jimmie Cummings, Director of Communications for Public Affairs at Fort Novosel’s Combat Readiness Center. “It’s not even close, it’s like three to one.”
‘I believe in God and country’: Veteran pays tribute to military with decorated front yard memorial
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - Keith Russell is all smiles as he fondly remembers his family, and military runs deep in his blood. “My grandfather was in World War I,” said Russell. “Two uncles in the Air Force, another in the Navy, an uncle in the Marines...”. Russell...
Strong to severe storms could dampen Memorial Day plans
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Today is Memorial Day and lots of people will be outside, but storms could put a damper on your day. The SPC has put the majority of the Wiregrass under a level 2 ‘Slight Risk’ of severe weather today. The main threat will be damaging winds, large hail, and the small possibility of a tornado. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s before storms roll through.
Update: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Southeast Alabama Monday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 6:47 p.m. on Monday in effect until 9 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of...
Coffee County Commissioner Frank Allen Britt dies
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - Coffee County Commissioner Frank “Al” Britt died Saturday, May 25 at his home in Chancellor, Alabama. He was 72. According to his obituary, he was surrounded by his wife and kids as he passed. Britt was elected to the Coffee County Commission in 2008...
Love Thy Country: Behind this veteran’s impressive front yard military display
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Keith Russell is all smiles as he fondly remembers his family. “My grandfather was in World War I,” said Russell. “Two uncles in the Air Force, another in the Navy, an uncle in the Marines...”. Military runs deep in Russell’s blood. Himself a...
A history of boiled peanuts and why Alabama has a marker dedicated to them
Are boiled peanuts so important to our culture we need to honor them with a historical marker? Of course. And, as far as I can determine, Alabama is the only state to have such a marker. It was erected with the aid of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the...
Son of Gulf War veteran uses his experience to be a helping hand
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - “Our fallen embody the Army values of selfless service and personal courage,” said Commanding General Michael McCurry. The Fort Novosel Memorial Day service was a short tribute to those soldiers we’ve lost along the way. While the service didn’t last long, it has...
Theme announced for this year’s National Peanut Festival
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The National Peanut Festival Association has announced the theme for the 80th National Peanut Festival: “A Family Tradition for 80 Years!” The National Peanut Office says the milestone celebration will pay homage to the rich history and enduring legacy of the festival, highlighting the importance of family and community in making this annual event a beloved tradition.
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