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Six-year-old dies in Alabama hospital three days after being involved in head-on collision that also killed another woman
A 6-year-old has died from injuries sustained in a fatal head-on collision on a rural Alabama highway three days ago. An Alabama woman was also killed in the head-on crash that occurred on Alabama 167 near the Florida state line on Saturday, July. 13. The two-vehicle crash occurred shortly after...
Friend and coworker reflect on life of young mother who lost her life in Geneva Co. crash
GENEVA COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) —Sitting on the front desk of Elijah & Vaughn, DMD, PC Family Dentistry in Dothan is a memorial for 26-year-old Tiffany Cobb. “She was just one of those personalities that never met a stranger and that of course made us feel good and our patients feel good,” Hygienist and office manager at Elijah & Vaughn, DMD, PC, Angie Elijah said.
Geneva County ‘Garbage Goon’ is at it again
BLACK, Ala. (WTVY) - Trashy behavior is plaguing residents of Black, Alabama. Over the last few weeks, several garbage cans have been destroyed in and around Black, according to the Geneva County Sheriff’s Office. Rather than accidental damage, the destruction is believed to be directly related to “intentional vandalism,”...
Missy’s ComiX Shop picking up the pieces after fire
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Missy’s ComiX Shop is working to clean up the damage done by a fire over the weekend. A reason for the fire has not been confirmed. “It’s just gut wrenching to know that it’s all gone,” one employee of the store described the events that happened over the weekend.
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth speaks on state of economy at Dothan luncheon
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth visited Dothan Tuesday to speak at the State of the Economy Luncheon. “Alabama’s economy is doing really well,” said Lt. Governor Ainsworth. Lt. Gov. Ainsworth said while the growth this year is less than the previous years, they are seeing...
“Run for office”: DCS superintendent fires back at “vitriol” from parents, community
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan City Schools Superintendent Dr. Dennis Coe released a letter to the DCS families and communities on Tuesday evening to address the success he has seen from the city school system and to put an end to “vitriol” against DCS and its employees. The...
On & off tropical downpours and thunderstorms expected all week
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– The Wiregrass is in the middle of a tropical weather pattern that is expected to bring on and off showers and thunderstorms all week. While the forecast is not a wash out, thunderstorms could be numerous at times. The active weather pattern is the culprit of...
Carl Reynolds will return to coach Dothan United in year two
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Following the inaugural season of Dothan United, team owner Steve Donner has announced the Dragons’ head coach Carl Reynolds will return next season. Reynolds was a focal point of the club’s first year, leading Dothan United to a 4-4-4 record and having a chance at the post-season until the season’s final week.
Dothan United host End-of-Year Press Conference
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - The Dothan United Soccer Club will be hosting their first End-of-Year Press Conference on Tuesday to recap the team’s inaugural season. The presser will see key members of the organization, coaching staff and team share their thoughts and experiences with the past season and will also include announcements for the team’s upcoming season.
Pop-up Showers & Thunderstorms Daily
SYNOPSIS – Typical summertime weather continues this week with daily pop-up showers and thunderstorms. Some areas will get repeated rainfall, while some areas miss out. Daily highs will run close to normal in the middle 90s. TONIGHT – Partly cloudy. Low near 75°. Winds light S/W. TOMORROW...
Dothan Leisure Services fall sports registration now open
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Registration for Dothan Leisure Services 2024 fall athletic season is open now. Soccer is open to children ages 6-19. Non-Dothan residents can register for soccer if their city does not offer soccer and Dothan is the closest city that does. Fees for soccer are $40. Tackle...
Golf Tournament to Support ALS Families: A Day of Fun and Philanthropy
Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – The Seven Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local families affected by ALS, is joining forces with the Goode Foundation and ALS research for an exciting golf tournament. The event will take place at the picturesque Highlands Golf Course in Dothan, Alabama, one of the renowned courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
41 animals rescued from Crestview, Florida home
Enterprise fire destroys Castle Ridge Apartment building, leaving 37 without homes. A Saturday morning fire destroyed a Castle Ridge Apartment building, leaving 37 without homes in Enterprise, Alabama. Wingstop - Dothan, AL. Updated: Jul. 10, 2024 at 9:47 PM UTC. The Circle City's Wingstop location under construction ahead of its...
Major Ashford Library project abandoned, director cites rising costs as cause
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A renovation project to move the Ashford Library to a new and larger space has been halted by the Dothan Houston County Library System (DHCLS). According to DHCLS Director Chris Warren, the library system’s Board of Trustees voted to stop the Ashford Library renovation project and the Ashford Library Capital Campaign to raise funds for the project.
Tropical pattern will continue across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– Rain chances have continued to increase across the area due to an area of high pressure over the Atlantic. This has brought more southerly winds across the Wiregrass and therefore brought out rain chances up. Today I have us around 95 degrees with a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Alabama lawmakers speak on 2nd day of Republican National Convention
MONTGOMERY, Ala (WIAT) — Many conversations involving Alabama lawmakers are happening at the Republican National Convention as the political event enters day two. Houston County Republican Party chairman Alex Reynolds says history is being made at the convention. He also noted the unique atmosphere in the aftermath of former President Trump’s attempted assassination. “You talk about the energy […]
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