Carmen Fuentes

Anchor, WTVY

Dothan, AL

Carmen was born and raised in Elkton, Maryland, but he is no stranger to Alabama.

He graduated in May 2019, from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with a Minor in Political Science.

While studying, Carmen won a conference championship playing Division 3 Men’s Lacrosse, was a PA announcer for his college’s athletic operations, and interned at our sister station, WSFA.

Carmen attended Huntingdon College on a choir scholarship, after earning All-State honors in high school.

When he’s not anchoring or watching news, you can find him refereeing flag football in Dothan.

Carmen tells us he is an animal lover – especially cats and dogs. He has 3 cats and hopes to adopt a dog soon.

Carmen started reporting for WTVY in August 2019 before he began anchoring News 4 This Morning and Live at Lunch in May 2020.

In January 2022, Carmen began co-anchoring News 4 at 5 and 6 with Taylor Pollock after long-time anchor Reginald Jones retired.

Proud to be a Farmer

Proud to be a Farmer: Southwest Georgia Academy

Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 10:01 AM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

Southwest Georgia Academy in Damascus recognized how important agriculture is to the peach state and, with a new program, hopes to foster young farmers to continue the trade.

Proud to be a Farmer

Proud To Be A Farmer: Inside the Enterprise Farmers Market

Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 10:04 AM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

Whether it’s the comradery amongst vendors, or the support from returning customers, serving the community is what makes those at the Enterprise Farmers Market “Proud To Be A Farmer.”

Agriculture

Alabama Ag Credit assisting farmer’s market vendors

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 8:09 PM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

ALABAMA AG CREDIT WANTS TO HELP VENDORS PAY FOR THEIR BOOTHS AT FARMER’S MARKETS.

Proud to be a Farmer

Proud to be a Farmer: Aplin Farms

Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 9:49 AM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

The Aplin family has been growing and selling fresh produce throughout the wiregrass for more than half a century.

Proud to be a Farmer

Proud to be a Farmer: 3D Farms

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

Many visit farmers markets around the wiregrass to get their fresh produce.But the triumph and hardships that it takes to get the fruits and vegetables to your table is often a story untold.

News

Navy Vet laid to rest 80 years after his death

Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:41 PM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

An 18-year-old navy veteran was laid to rest this morning in Samson, 80 years after his death.

Agriculture

New grant provides $10,000 for new farmers

Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

Alabama Ag Credit is providing five first-time farmers a $10,000 grant to help "jumpstart" their operation.

News

Inflation taking its toll on Dothan shoppers

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 6:49 PM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

Dothan shoppers explain the price increase they're seeing at the grocery store.

News

Enterprise families remember 2007 tornado

Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 2:26 PM CST

By Carmen Fuentes

Mother's of Andrew "A.J." Jackson, Katie Strunk, and Ryan Mohler recall what happened March 1st, 2007.

Holidays

Parade crews put final touches on floats ahead of Dothan Mardi Gras parade

Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 6:45 PM CST

By Carmen Fuentes

Wow-ing the crowd doesn’t come without long hours of hard work.

Agriculture

Supply chain issues, high costs could affect local farmers

Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 at 4:12 PM CST

By Carmen Fuentes

Local farmers could see shipping delays and higher costs for herbicides this season.

Wiregrass Wellness

SE Health celebrates Heart Health Month

Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 at 7:01 PM CST

By Carmen Fuentes

Heart Health Month runs Feb. 1st - 28th

Dothan

Dothan sales tax revenue off to a hot start as first quarter ends

Updated: Feb. 2, 2022 at 6:51 PM CST

By Carmen Fuentes

Dothan saw record sales tax numbers in January 2022 compared to January 2021.

Education

Superintendents collaborate to make unified school calendar

Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 at 4:06 PM CST

By Carmen Fuentes

Superintendents collaborate to make unified school calendar.

News

Pentagon survivor remembers 9/11

Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 6:35 PM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

Floyd Rodgers, a former Ft. Rucker official, was at the Pentagon on September 11th.

Safety

Collision Division: Live Interview

Updated: Jul. 1, 2021 at 7:49 AM CDT

By Gray DC Newsroom and Carmen Fuentes

After InvestigateTV and the Gray Television Washington News Bureau published a report detailing the inequities in automobile crash testing when it comes to NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Program, lawmakers on both sides of Capitol Hill have begun efforts to make crash testing more equal — efforts with bipartisan support.

News

Cyber security protection

Updated: Jun. 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM CDT

By Carmen Fuentes

How to ensure your networks are protected.

Wiregrass

Interview: Walter Hill discusses his new cookbook with News 4′s Carmen Fuentes

Updated: Jun. 24, 2021 at 3:59 AM CDT

By Justin Walker and Carmen Fuentes

CEO of the Wiregrass United Way Walter Hill’s mother, Virginia, would have turned 100 years old on May 31st. She passed away a few years ago. To keep her spirit alive, Hill authored a cookbook filled with some of his mother’s favorite recipes.

Crime