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Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Coffee County Thursday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:37 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Coffee County. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:37 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Opp, moving northwest at 10...
RNC co-chair Lara Trump to be keynote speaker for Annual Summer Dinner in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WPMI) — The Alabama Republican Party has announce dthat Lara Trump, Co-Chair of the RNC, will be the keynote speaker at the Party’s Annual Summer Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Convention Center. Lara Trump,...
The Extra Point: Valiant Cross vs. Abbeville Christian
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN) — The Abbeville Christian Generals opened the 2024 campaign with a road loss, they turned to home cooking Thursday against Valiant Cross. Abbeville Christian came out on top 27-26 picking up win number one on the season.
GOTW: YellowJackets emphasize discipline after week one loss
ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - Coach LaBrian Stewart and the Abbeville YellowJackets have no regrets from week one. He is emphasizing discipline to his team heading into the county rival between them and Headland. Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your...
Two new areas to watch in the tropics as we head into the holiday weekend
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN)– Showers and thunderstorms blossomed in the hot and humid airmass around the Wiregrass on Thursday afternoon. However, with the loss of daytime heating, those thunderstorms have ended this evening, and dry weather is expected for the rest of the night. Slightly drier air will try to...
August Teacher of the Month: Vickie Hogan
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) 95.5 WTVY is proud to announce Vickie Hogan as the August Teacher of the Month. With 21 years of experience in teaching kindergarten, Mrs. Hogan has dedicated her career to fostering a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for her students. Earlier this year, she received the Excellence...
International Drug Overdose Awareness Day brings conference to Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - International Drug Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31 and it’s not being ignored. SpectraCare Health Systems brought a variety of difference resources under one roof on Thursday, aiming to end drug overdoses and substance misuse through education and conversation. While the dedicated...
Extra Point Game Game of the Week Preview: Week One – Rehobeth hosts Carroll
REHOBETH, Ala (WDHN) — Friday night, two teams will face off, both familiar with each other over the past few years. One team is coming off a tough Week One loss, while the other is looking to clean up mistakes after narrowly securing a win in double overtime. The Rehobeth Rebels will host the Carroll […]
Experts weigh in on head trauma in high school football
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Concerns of sports-related head injuries are rising amid a recent death of an Alabama high school football player who passed away over the weekend from a traumatic brain injury. According to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the annual incidence of sports related concussion is estimated at 300,000. McKenzie Grier, […]
Alabama gas prices down 54 cents compared to same time last year
(The Center Square) — Going into Labor Day weekend, Alabama's gas prices are down 54 cents compared to last year and are fifth-lowest nationally, according to data from the American Automobile Association. AAA says the Yellowhammer State's statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.96, down from $3.02 last week and down 13.5% compared to the same time last year, when the average price was $3.42. The highest recorded average price for Alabama occurred on June 14, 2022 at $4.63 per gallon. ...
Alabama Weather Alert: Low-Medium Storms Bring Lightning and Gusty Winds
Huntsville, AL — Huntsville residents should prepare for a hot day with possible scattered showers and gusty winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Huntsville reported early this morning that showers and storms have developed in parts of northwest Alabama. These storms bring a low to medium threat of lightning and a very low chance of gusty winds reaching up to 30 mph.
Enterprise first-graders and families join State Superintendent, Treasurer
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) is set to announce its College Counts: First Grade Folder Program at Enterprise’s Brookwood Elementary School on Thursday. The new program is aimed at encouraging early college planning among young students and their families, according to a release...
Paralympics begin in Paris, gator hunting season in Mississippi, 2 new Wawas | Aug. 29, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. Top 5 Stories It’s time to count down the Big Stories […]
Wawa Is Treating Teachers To Free Coffee In 7 States
Wawa is giving teachers what they really need this time of year: free coffee. Today the beloved gas station chain announced its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative, treating teachers and school staff to a free any-size hot coffee from Monday, September 2 through Sunday, September 15. The offer is...
OUC Named #1 Solar SunRiser in Southeast
OUC has earned the designation as the #1 solar “SunRiser” by the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for 2024. This is the sixth consecutive year that SACE has named OUC as a SunRiser among utilities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. “Recognition...
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