Jacklynn Lambert
Reporter, WTVY

Jacklynn Lambert was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She is from Stockbridge, Georgia.
In January of 2023, Jacklynn joined the WTVY team as an intern. In April of 2023, she began her career as a multimedia journalist.
Jacklynn will graduate from Troy University in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Leadership Development.
During her time at Troy, Jacklynn was a reporter and sports anchor for Troy Trojanvision news. She also served as a reporter for the Mu Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, incorporated.
During her free time, Jacklynn enjoys singing, eating, watching sports and movies.
She is excited to serve the wiregrass area as a reporter and be a member of the WTVY team.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Jacklynn Lambert
$400,000 will be allocated to Level Plains thanks to a round of Community Development Block Grants for small cities in Alabama.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2023 at 6:18 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
SARCOA is giving back with their Santa for Seniors project. The project has served older adults and individuals with disabilities during the holidays for 18 years.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 at 7:54 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
This time of year is busy for the Salvation Army.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 8:15 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
These teens participate in career tech organizations like Future Business Leaders of America.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 8:11 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
More people are opting to cut out the middleman and buy things like beef directly from farmers.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 8:07 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Organizations like the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association are working to gain interest by having a heavy presence at area schools.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:57 AM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
National Meth Awareness Day is coming up on November 30th but area resources like Spectracare, work year-round to spread awareness.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 7:53 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Through Wiregrass Best, Students compete outside of the playing field and classroom in robotics.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 6:34 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Pastor Eric Fuller of Ozark Baptist Church worked with Dr. Phil Sims and over 18 other churches to plan the Dale County Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2023 at 6:27 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Dothan held a free Thanksgiving lunch for all veterans and their families.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 7:18 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The city is using a Community Development Block Grant to help tear down old buildings.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 7:15 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Inflation is causing people to really track their spending and cut out items they’d normally pick up.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 4:23 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Downtown Enterprise introduces new gift card for small businesses
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 7:19 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
It is named after Reverend Dr. C.S. Pope, who served as a pastor at the church for over 42 years.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 7:58 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Downtown Development Authority of Blakely Executive Director Susanne Reynolds knows firsthand the challenges facing rural areas like Blakely. Challenges like sparking economic growth.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 7:08 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Back in 2013, the Sheriff’s Office moved into the Creel Richardson Building in Ozark.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
One of the special guests at the program was Circuit Court Judge Chris Richardson, who has served in the Alabama National Guard for the past 22 years.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 11:17 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Toyota of Dothan hosts Toys for Tots drive ahead of the holiday season.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 11:02 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
2023 NPF Parade Grand Marshal: Art Solomon
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 12:38 AM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The home of Army Aviation invited elected officials and veterans from the Wiregrass area to celebrate Veterans Day, which is this upcoming Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Former Green Beret and current mental health advocate Matt Tardio spoke at a resilience keynote event in Dothan on Thursday, and he is challenging veterans to take a proactive approach to their mental health in light of the large number of veterans who die by suicide.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 10:30 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Southeast Alabama Works held an industry cluster meeting in Dothan on Wednesday to target one of those issues, the generational gaps currently in the workplace.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 5:52 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
DOTHAN NEEDS YOUR HELP TO MAKE STREETS SAFER.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 2:57 PM CST
|By Ty Storey and Jacklynn Lambert
Despite last year’s event having an official announcement about its return in August 2022, the 2023 edition of Ice and Lights had yet to be announced by the city of Dothan and Dothan Leisure Services.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 8:39 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The Rosemary House will be a haven for memory loss caregivers.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 8:11 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Authority will cover most of the cost of adding two DC Fast electric vehicle charging stations at James Oates Park.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2023 at 7:36 PM CST
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Daleville celebrated Native American Heritage with the annual Powwow.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 11:25 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The tournament features all martial arts and karate styles with different divisions including kids and adult special needs division.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 1:25 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
After the excitement built for months, ALDI’s arrived, as did droves of exuberant shoppers, some arriving well before daylight to be among the first when the store opened at 9 a.m. despite the first cold snap of the season.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 10:16 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Founder Felisha Chambers said it was her own journey to sobriety that drove her to serve others battling addiction.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 9:24 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The Lady Wildcats will tip off their season against Saraland in an unlikely place, that being the Smoothie King Center, home of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Dothan City Manager Randy Moore says the grant coming from the program will be used for projects in the works like the new Wiregrass Innovation Center, which will create a home for entrepreneurs and innovators to propel their businesses forward.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Every 4th Saturday in October, people gather in the city of Ozark to make a difference in the lives of others.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 7:32 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The Bright Key Academic Dream Room is an idea created by parents and local businesses to focus on tutoring help for students.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Among the improvements include new roof liners, LED lights, and other cosmetic upgrades.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 7:20 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The recipes were judged on peanut use, texture, flavor and creativity.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 7:31 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
There are just two SAT college admissions test days left until the test changes as we know it.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
If you participated in the groups’ annual pancake breakfast, you helped!
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 6:52 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
In 2021, Alabama was rated the third-worst at retaining its college graduates by Forbes. Alabama’s Commission on Higher Education has worked to change that.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The Dothan Learning Resources Centers System and the Alabama Humanities Alliance are responsible for the event, which drew the connection between folklore and academics.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The Foster Youth to Independence Initiative creates a pathway forward for those aging out of the system.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 9:03 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
For 17 years, Anderson worked for the Alabama Attorney General’s office, fighting to uphold capital murder convictions.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2023 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Taylor, a conservative attorney and former legal counsel for Governor Ivey, has ties to the Wiregrass after serving Pike, Butler, and Crenshaw counties as a state senator.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The Health Sciences Simulation Clinic is a hands-on experience for all the students involved- both in elementary school and community college.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 7:29 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The event has spent recent years in downtown Enterprise, being moved there to follow COVID-19 guidelines.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
All of Us aims to get a better look into the health of underrepresented areas like the Wiregrass.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2023 at 7:11 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The goal is to fill jobs in the agriculture industry through education.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 8:34 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
Felicia Jackson, the executive director of the Alabama Rural Coalition for the Homeless (ARCH), says the need to tackle the homelessness issue is urgent right now.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
The Enterprise State Community College volleyball team is ranked in the top 20 nationally among junior college teams.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT
|By Jacklynn Lambert
43 soldiers with the gladiators lost their lives over the course of the war. This memorial honors their memory.