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GRAPHIC: Florida man bites chunk out of deputy’s head, sheriff says
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WDHN) — A Florida deputy is recovering after being attacked at the Vortex Springs SolFest by a drugged-out volunteer, a release from the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office says. According to the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, James Anderson, the volunteer, attacked a deputy, biting a “chunk” out of the deputy’s head while trying […]
Three Coffee Co. businesses raided in illegal gambling bust
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala (WDHN) — An investigation into illegal gambling in Coffee County led to several raids and thousands of dollars worth of equipment being confiscated this week, authorities announced Thursday. On Wednesday, May 8, investigators with the Enterprise Police Department and Coffee County Sheriff’s Office raided three businesses:...
Community rallies behind 11-year-old shot in Mossy Head
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. (WMBB) — The community of Defuniak Springs is stepping up to help an 11-year-old boy who was shot while sleeping in his Mossy Head home this month. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) arrested a 15-year-old in connection to the shooting- but said the investigation is not over. “He’s bright-eyed. He’s only […]
Truck jumps railroad tracks to avoid oncoming car
LEVEL PLAINS, Ala (WDHN) — A driver had a close call Thursday morning after going airborne over train tracks in Level Plains to avoid a head-on crash. According to Level Plains Police, the man swerved off County Road 445 to avoid another vehicle entering his lane. A Level Plains...
Severe thunderstorm watch affecting Southeast Alabama until early Friday morning
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch at 10:40 p.m. on Thursday in effect until Friday at 5 a.m. for Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry and Houston counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority...
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 […]
Seven Wiregrass teams to compete in state softball championships
OXFORD, Ala. (WDHN) — A multitude of Wiregrass softball teams will be making there way to Oxford, Al next week to compete in the AHSAA state championships. Enterprise and Dothan will represent the Wiregrass in 7A, while Rehobeth secured their spot in 5A as the South Region champion. Houston...
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