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Ready for a Bang: Celebrate Independence Day in north Alabama
Jul. 3—Get ready to celebrate America's 248th year of independence with fireworks, patriotic music and quintessential Fourth of July food. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAmw6C6 2C6 H2JD E@ 46=63C2E6 E96 9@=:52J :? E96 %6??6DD66 '2==6J]k^Am kAmkDEC@?8mu:C6H@C6C:42k^DEC@?8mk^Am ...
Multiple vehicles struck by gunfire in Eastdale Mall parking lot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Montgomery police are investigating after gunfire rang out outside Eastdale Mall Wednesday evening. Police say they responded to the mall at about 5:30 p.m., confirming the incident occurred outside. WSFA 12 News crews found the scene in the parking lot near Chuck E. Cheese and LensCrafters, where several evidence markers were in place.
Softball teams from across the state set to again converge on Troy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After successfully hosting 18 softball teams (6U and 8U) last weekend for their state tournament, Troy Parks and Recreation is now set to host 27 additional teams for their softball state tournament. This weekend Troy is hosting the 10U, 12U, 15U and 18U teams. The tournament runs from July 5 – 9 with opening ceremonies on Friday at 2pm and the first round of games starting at 4pm. Most of the Troy teams will start their play at 7pm on Friday.
Update: Heat advisory for Southeast Alabama until Thursday evening
On Thursday at 1:32 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. Weather service Heat wave safety tips: Stay safe with these recommendations. Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids. Find cool...
Cottonwood Rescue closing amid possible criminal investigation
COTTONWOOD, Ala (WDHN) — Cottonwood Rescue will close its doors at the end of the week after a state auditors report claimed a large sum of money was missing from the department. Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe confirmed to WDHN that the rescue service will close on Friday...
Multiple officers honored during annual Dothan Police Awards and Promotion Ceremony
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan Police Department recently held their annual Awards and Promotion Ceremony at The Forum in downtown Dothan, with several officers recognized for their service to the city. Alongside the promotions of several officers and honors shared like Supervisor of the Year (Lt. Hancock), Officer of the...
Dothan Police Promotion and Awards Ceremony 2024
Owners and city officials cut the ribbon on the 26-unit apartment complex they worked on for two years. “I really felt like God was telling me to do it,” Wallace said. “I’m going to raise as much money as I can.”. Kathy's Southern Kitchen gets ready for...
Alabama Sweet Tea Festival Vendor Applications Now Open
ENTERPRISE, Ala.(WDNews) – The sweetest event of the summer returns to Enterprise as the newly designated Alabama Sweet Tea Festival, recently endorsed by the Alabama Department of Tourism. The second annual Alabama Sweet Tea Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the...
Fireworks ruled as cause of destructive Dothan house fire
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Dothan Firefighters have determined that fireworks were at the heart of a Dothan house fire early Monday morning. Near midnight, Dothan firefighters rushed to the 1000 block of Denton Road on reports of a fire breaking out in a two-story home. Reports show firefighters entered the home right after arriving to […]
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