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Mom of former missing Newton teen speaks out
NEWTON, Ala. (WDHN)—15-year-old Austin Barefield and 17-year-old Violet Gray have been found safe after going missing for nearly a week, and spending days in the woods. According to the boy’s mother Whitney Bankston, the two teens met sometime last year when Austin was visiting his father. But the...
People asking for Commissioner Kevin Dorsey’s resignation
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Dothan City Commission continues to be popular among social media, as a new push for the resignation of District 1 Commissioner Kevin Dorsey has surfaced. “This a big witch hunt, which is a (expletive) shame,” said Commissioner Dorsey. “Of all the things that’s going on...
Eufaula Police seize cocaine and marijuana during a search, man later arrested in Dothan
EUFAULA, Ala. (WRBL) – The Eufaula Police Department said on Wednesday that a search led to the discovery of cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia; resulting in an Eufaula man being arrested in Dothan. During a search on Overlook Drive on April 16, Eufaula Police say officers found precursors and materials used to convert cocaine hydrochloride […]
Continuing the warming trend!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — We’re keeping temperatures much more mild tonight with higher dew points leading to upper 50s with mostly clear skies. Thursday will be partly cloudy, but we’ll have enough sunshine to warm us up to the middle 80s. A few isolated showers will be possible. Brief, heavy rain will be possible in any showers that do develop.
Geneva Festival on the Rivers starts Friday, inaugural BBQ contest Sunday
GENEVA, Ala. (WTVY) - The 47th Annual Geneva Festival on the Rivers kicks off Friday, April 26, but the registration for the BBQ contest ends tonight, April 24. This is the inaugural Smoke on the Water BBQ Cookoff, where the top three finishers will receive a cash prize. The grand prize will go home with $500.
Wicksburg and Ariton baseball set to face off in round two of the AHSAA playoffs
ARITON, Ala (WDHN) — The AHSAA state baseball playoffs enter round two tomorrow as the defending 2A champion Ariton Purple Cats prepare to host the Wicksburg Panthers. Having faced off earlier in the season, the Panthers secured a victory over Ariton, setting the stage for a rematch between the familiar foes. Despite the setback, the Purple Cats remain undeterred, fully aware of the target on their backs.
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Dothan City Schools superintendent speaks out following controversy over the removal of microwaves from classrooms
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - After small appliances like microwaves and refrigerators were taken from Dothan City Schools teachers last week, people on social media are outraged. DCS Superintendent Dr. Dennis Coe was eager to address recent concerns about the decision, as he told News4 this rule has been in place for years.
HudsonAlpha visits Dothan City Schools for ‘National DNA Day’
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan City School students got hands on learning experience focused on the importance of DNA. Over 600 third-grade students got a visit from HudsonAlpha scientists on Tuesday for National DNA Day, which is celebrated every year on April 23 in honor of the discovery of DNA’s double helix on this day in 1953.
Dothan baseball coach resigns
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan High School head varsity baseball coach Alex Sanford is resigning. The announcement was made by Dothan City Schools Athletic Director Jessica Noble on Monday afternoon. Coach Noble did not discuss Sanford’s departure in detail but did say they have already started the search for...
Dry and cool weather to start your week!
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We had another cold front sweep through the Wiregrass this weekend and those temperatures have come crashing down! As you wake up we are seeing temperatures in the upper 40s across most of the Wiregrass. Luckily, this cooldown won’t last long as we are going to warm back up to average as we get to the middle of the week.
Iconic ‘90s rockers coming to Alabama, celebrating 25th anniversary of hit album
Get ready to be happy, if you love ‘90s rock. Everclear is going on tour this fall, and the band’s founder and prime mover, Art Alexakis, is promising a set list filled with hits. Two Alabama dates are on the agenda: Oct. 24 at the WorkPlay soundstage in...
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