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Dothan crews continue Isaias debris cleanup nearly four weeks after landfall

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Storm cleanup crews in Dothan are still working nearly four weeks after Hurricane Isaias made landfall, and debris piles remain along several city streets. The city’s Environmental Services Division continues to work through a list of sites. Crews are logging extra hours and days to clear...

Dothan, AL · 6d

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City of Enterprise adjusts garbage collection for Veteran’s Day

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Enterprise residents who normally have garbage collected on Wednesdays will need to put their cans out early next week because of the Veterans Day holiday. City offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Residents with Wednesday garbage collection should place their cans at the curb by […]

Enterprise, AL · 8d

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Rehm wins second term in Alabama House

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Republican incumbent Rep. Rick Rehm overcame an early deficit Tuesday night to defeat Democratic challenger Aristotle Kirkland and secure a second term representing Alabama House District 85. Rehm’s general election victory preserves the Republican majority in the district, which covers parts of Henry and Houston counties,...

Alabama · 7d

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Nuts About Jackson County: Pecans, Peanuts & More

Although they may be a little harder to find than they used to be, no trip through the Florida Panhandle is complete without making at least one U-turn to stop at a roadside boiled peanut stand. The deep South is known for two nuts in particular, peanuts and pecans, and here in Jackson County, we’re proud to grow both. The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without our beloved pecans!

Jackson County, FL · 8d

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Enterprise JROTC Raider Team Ranks Among Alabama’s Best

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDNews) — Enterprise High School’s JROTC Raider Team is celebrating a strong performance at the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s National Raider Challenge, held Oct. 21-24 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. According to Enterprise High School, the team finished 15th out of 92 teams nationwide in the...

Enterprise, AL · 7d

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Forget Florida, Retire To Alabama's Highly-Rated Border Destination With Swimming, Parks, And Affordable Living

What if you're looking to retire to someplace warm, with nice swimming holes, parks, and an affordable cost of living? The first and most obvious thought is the Sunshine State. Well, forget Florida, and consider Houston County, a highly-rated border destination that sits just north of Florida's panhandle. The 578-square-mile...

Houston County, AL · 9d

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Henry County voters to decide 2 local amendments, including property tax freeze for seniors

ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) -Voters in Henry County are weighing two local measures in addition to the statewide amendments on their ballots. Voters in Covington, Pike and Henry counties also face local decisions. Henry County Local Amendment 1 freezes property taxes for seniors 65 and older who have lived in the...

Henry County, AL · 8d

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Low-flying Army aircraft expected near shell Army Heliport this week

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WDHN) — Residents near Shell Army Heliport may notice an Army aircraft flying lower than usual Wednesday as crews conduct routine flight inspections. According to Fort Rucker, an Army C-12 Huron aircraft will conduct inspections in the vicinity of Shell Army Heliport on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The aircraft will fly specific, pre-planned […]

Fort Rucker, AL · 8d

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Dale County Lake Temporarily Closed Due to Storm Damage

Ozark, Ala. (WDNews) — The Dale County Public Fishing Lake in Ozark has been temporarily closed following damage caused by Hurricane Isaias in October. According to a Nov. 3 news release from the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), the storm caused severe damage to the lake’s concession building, knocked down power lines and damaged trees, creating unsafe conditions for visitors.

Ozark, AL · 6d

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An Alabama teacher named ‘Teacher of the Month’ in March is accused of spooning hot sauce onto a special needs student’s tongue

She was just recently selected as "teacher of the month."

Houston County, AL · 9d

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Dothan Utilities work causes detour near Vaughn-Blumberg Center

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Voters and clients traveling to the Vaughn-Blumberg Center should expect a temporary traffic detour while Dothan Utilities performs critical infrastructure work at the nearby Flynn substation. According to the City of Dothan, drivers traveling west to east can access the center’s drive without a detour. Drivers traveling east to west will […]

Dothan, AL · 7d

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Wiregrass Luncheon Connects Students With Local Leaders

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — About 260 high school students will put their professional skills to work over lunch with local business, civic and elected leaders Wednesday, Nov. 4. The Wiregrass Future Leaders Etiquette Luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dothan Civic Center, 126 N....

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Nine State Candidates Face No Listed Opponents

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Nine candidates for state offices appearing on Houston County ballots face no listed opponents in the Nov. 3 general election. The Alabama Secretary of State’s sample ballot lists the following Republican candidates without named challengers:. – Donnie Chesteen — State Senate District 29.

Houston County, AL · 7d

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G-TECH renamed in honor of Alabama senator, Donnie Chesteen

GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — An Alabama senator getting a special honor for his role in bringing a career tech school to Geneva for city and county students. The Geneva Regional Career Technical Center (G-TECH) is being renamed in honor of Alabama Senator Donnie Chesteen, who received a standing ovation for his hard work and […]

Geneva County, AL · 7d

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Dale County Lake Temporarily Closed Due to Storm Damage

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has temporarily closed Dale County Public Fishing Lake in Ozark, Alabama, after Hurricane Isaias caused damage to the facility in October 2026. The hurricane caused severe damage to the concession building, knocked down...

Ozark, AL · 8d

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G-TECH officially renamed for state Sen. Donnie Chesteen

Community leaders, educators, and state lawmakers gathered to celebrate the renaming.

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Legally Blonde The Musical coming to Dothan Civic Center

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Broadway is returning to Dothan this March! Dothan Civic Center will host the touring production of Legally Blonde The Musical on Thursday, March 25. 2027. The show brings an opportunity for Wiregrass residents to see a Broadway-caliber production here at home. Based on the 2001 movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows […]

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Nationwide Alert Test to Interrupt TV and Radio Nov. 17

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Wiregrass residents watching television or listening to the radio may hear a national emergency alert test at about 1:20 p.m. Central time Tuesday, Nov. 17. FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission have scheduled the nationwide Emergency Alert System test to check how broadcasters and other...

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