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Heat advisory issued for Southeast Alabama for Saturday
On Friday at 1:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Saturday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids. Find cool shelter: Opt for...
Salvation Army Dale County Requests Donations During Store Hours Only
DALE COUNTY, AL (WDNews) – The Salvation Army of Dale County, located in Ozark, AL, extends its heartfelt gratitude to all donors for their generosity. However, the organization regrets to inform the community that it is unable to accept donations left outside of store hours. Due to donations being...
Dothan’s July First Friday Art Crawl Tonight
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Looking for something to do tonight? Dothan’s First Friday Art Crawl is a 100% free, local-artist-funded celebration of the Wiregrass art scene. It’s happening tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and 11 artists local to the Wiregrass area will be featured at the Thirsty Pig and Cherokee + Main.
Unearthed with David Paul: Controlling pests in your garden
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - While the heat and humidity may make it hard for people to be outside, insects don’t seem to mind. Chief Meteorologist David Paul joined PC Brown of PC’s Nursery to talk about controlling the pests in your garden. “The first thing people need to...
Local Blood Drive Set to Make a Big Impact in Wiregrass
DOTHAN, AL (WDNews) – A community blood drive, “Give for Life,” is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Guthrie’s, located at 189 John D. Odom Rd., Dothan, AL 36303. Jenny Klement, a registered nurse with 31...
Red Oak volunteer fireman receives safety award at Fort Novosel
John Major Parker of the Red Oak community recently received a certificate of achievement from the Directorate of Public Safety at Fort Novosel in Dale County, Alabama last week. Parker’s work supervisor informed him on Monday, July 1, that he needed to report to Cairns Army Airfield Fire Department in Daleville immediately. He was not […] The post Red Oak volunteer fireman receives safety award at Fort Novosel appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
How well does the Wiregrass know basic American history?
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - We celebrate the Fourth of July every year, but do people here in the Wiregrass know why?. We stand and salute the flag for the national anthem and pledge of allegiance, but do people know the meaning behind the flag design, or who is known for making the first one?
Dothan bidding out first step of City Hall project
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan leaders are now taking bids for the first steps in the City Hall project. At Tuesday’s commission meeting, the commission submitted multiple permits to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to begin. The first phase will be construction at the corner of Troy Street...
Hurricane Beryl heading toward Mexico after whipping winds, heavy rain lash Jamaica, Cayman Islands
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Hurricane Beryl is forecast to hit the northeast tip of the Yucatan Peninsula Friday as a Category 2 hurricane, continuing its path of damage and destruction across the Caribbean Sea. As of the 8 pm ET advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Beryl is still...
Rip current risk elevated through 4th of July weekend
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Fourth of July Weekend is bringing thousands of tourists to area beaches for relief from the heat and views of the beautiful shorelines that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. But between the waves and just under the surface, a hidden danger is...
A Few More Rain Clouds Tomorrow
SYNOPSIS – Much of our area will remain dry and warm throughout the rest of the holiday. The hot and muggy pattern will continue as a diving boundary stirs up a few more rain clouds late tomorrow. Favorable moisture for scattered showers and thunderstorms is reserved for the weekend.
Dangerous Heat Likely, Pop-Up Storms Possible Again Friday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Warm, muggy afternoon conditions will continue through the 4th of July weekend. And while the temperatures are elevated, so are rain chances. A heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. tomorrow as another day of dangerous heat persists across The Wiregrass. Highs will top out in the mid 90s with “feels like” temperatures possible reaching 110°.
Get Ready for Fall Sports in Dothan: Registration for Youth Football, Cheerleading, and Soccer Opens Soon!
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – As fall approaches, excitement builds for the upcoming Football and Soccer season in Dothan! Youth Tackle Football, Youth Cheerleading, and Youth Soccer leagues are gearing up, and registration is just around the corner. These recreational leagues offer a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to develop...
Alabama Gators Multiplying And Killing Our Pets
Can we all say that Gators seem to be taking over in Alabama?. This is outside of a church in Clarke County. In Leesburg Florida recently a couple of friends who were duck hunting lost their entire “catch” to a hungry alligator. Cass Couey and Kevin Stipe were inevitably feeding what they called a dinosaur.
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