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State legislators meet with DHR officials to identify and solve shortfalls
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - State Senator Chris Elliott hosted a meeting in Fairhope between the Baldwin County Legislative Delegation and Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) officials Wednesday, July 17, 2024 to talk about challenges the department faces. The meeting was requested by Baldwin County DHR officials a couple months...
Bond hearing for attempted murder suspect pushed until August
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Brantley Lloyd Tolleson, charged with attempted murder and first-degree domestic violence, and burglary was in court Thursday morning trying to get his bond lowered. But, it was continued due to a pending case. Tolleson was indicted less than a month ago on chemical endangerment of...
Social media drives rise in depression, self-harm by teens, Alabama mental health commissioner says
Alabama Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell discussed a range of issues with state lawmakers during an informal budget hearing on Wednesday, including a national topic – the alarming increase in mental illness striking teens. Boswell cited information from the book, “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood...
TROY teams with ESCC and LBW to provide smooth pathway for students pursuing EET undergraduate degree
Agreements with two community colleges will help pave a pathway to Troy University for students seeking four-year degrees in Electronics Engineering Technology. Partnering with TROY are Enterprise State Community College and Lurleen B. Wallace Community College, both of which operate two-year programs in the field of electronics engineering. “We are...
‘She was Amazing Grace:’ Beloved Dothan woman’s murder remains a mystery 14 years later
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Grace Ann Bridges was a beloved mother, caregiver, and businesswoman whose life was cut short. The person who shot her on a dark and dreary day in March 2010, remains a mystery. “To us, that’s who she was, amazing. She was Amazing Grace,” Wendy Northington, Grace’s...
Headland’s July ‘Under the Oaks’ festival postponed
HEADLAND, Ala. (WDHN) – Headland’s Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that it will postpone its July 2024 Under the Oaks festival due to poor weather conditions. The new date is still being determined. Check out this article on June’s Under the Oaks!. Stick with WDHN for...
Arrest Made in Ozark Shooting Incident at Local Party
Ozark, AL (WDNews) – The Ozark Department of Public Safety has announced another arrest in connection with the shooting that took place on May 5, 2024. During a party at a local business, over thirty attendees experienced terror when multiple shots were fired into the establishment’s parking lot. The altercation, which started inside, resulted in one person being shot in the leg and several others fearing for their lives.
Ozark Dale County Library Temporarily Closes for Administrative Updates
OZARK, AL (WDNews) — The Ozark Dale County Library will temporarily close starting Thursday, July 18th, until further notice. This closure is due to the pending certification of Administrative Code Changes passed by the Alabama Public Library Services’ Board of Trustees. During this period, the library staff will...
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
Back to School 2024: Wiregrass student start dates
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Summer is flying by; before you know it, it’ll be time to head back to school. Below you will find a list of start dates for Wiregrass area schools. Southwest Georgia Academy K5-12 - Thursday, August 15th. Southwest Georgia Academy K3 & K4 - Wednesday,...
BJ Kelli, Local Radio Personality, Celebrates 50 Years in Radio
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – After 50 years in the radio industry, BJ Kelli reflects on his path to radio and the opportunities it has brought him. When asked how he got into the radio industry, BJ replies, “Poor math skills!”. “I wanted to be an actual meteorologist,” said...
Construction on state veterans home in Enterprise completed; opens in less than two months
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — After five years, construction on the Command Sgt. Bennie G. Adkins Veterans home in Enterprise is now complete and is less than two months away from opening. This veterans home will mark the fifth one in the state of Alabama. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
Ashford teen creates “Blessings Box” to help people in tough times
ASHFORD, Ala. (WTVY) - EmmaGrace McClenny realizes times are tough, and many people struggle with asking for help. Her new invention, the ‘Blessings Box,’ allows people to take help as they need it, and leave some items for someone else. “It is where I can give back to...
District Attorney chooses to nolle prosequi current criminal charges against Freddie Junior McGee Jr.
Earlier this week, 12th Judicial Circuit District Attorney James Tarbox said he had filed motions to nolle prosequi current criminal charges against Freddie Junior McGee Jr. related to the Feb. 14, 2024 murder of Ethan Christopher Hill of Elba. Hill was 24-years-old at the time of his death. Those charges...
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