Makyla Simmons
Reporter, WTVY
In December of 2022, Makyla graduated from the inaugural class of the Gray Media Training Center. Makyla graduated from Jackson State University in April of 2023. Now she joins us as a multimedia journalist. She is ecstatic to report news in the community, and the surrounding areas!
The winners were announced at the Enterprise City Council meeting on Tuesday.
Nested along Foster Street, it joins restaurants and others rejuvenating the historical area.
This policy allows taxpayer money to be used in certain ways to help businesses locate in the area.
18 voting facilities in the county will get a new express poll pad, which is a computer used for helping to cast ballots.
New guardrails will be installed on County Road 2 - off of Highway 231, and two bridges on County Road 19.
“My goal when I first became chief was to create a relationship between me and my citizens, to where they felt so comfortable with me and my officers that they would just flag us down,” Chief Ward said.
Kids on probation in Dale County will receive counseling and life skill classes to help mentor them, with parents also able to get therapy and parenting courses.
She heard the news while at work and was feeling blessed mixed with excitement.
Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show fire departments answer about 45,000 fires each year because of space heaters.
This week News4 is highlighting what the people of the Wiregrass is thankful for.
They weren’t alone, several organizations joined in to lend a helping hand.
Walt Ellis and Melanie Hill were enjoying lunch when an event took a turn for the worst.
Sir Jeremiah Foundation worked with the Firstborn Abundance of Faith Holiness Church to give out turkeys and canned Thanksgiving staples.
Kids are learning teamwork while having fun doing it.
Govan’s current position is Chief of the Criminal Trial Division of the Alabama Attorney’s Office.
Dothan downtown is getting a holiday makeover.
The new facility in Marianna includes classrooms, a kitchen, and more.
Alongside its statewide mark, Carver also got the nod as the top ranked school in the Dothan City Schools system.
So far this year, the Dothan Police Department logged more than 2,500 car crashes. Sergeant Andy Davis says the busier the roads are, the more likely you are to see crashes.
The church is handing out 300 brown bags worth of groceries as part of their Thanksgiving Giveaway.
Traffic woes are coming to a standstill in Dothan.
Among the plans RDG Designs has lined up for the new City Center includes a new auditorium and kitchen for the Dothan Opera House, as well as a new downtown hotel.
The facility and grounds at DCC underwent big renovations over the past year, including new evergreen, sandtraps, and fairways.
The Dale County Agricultural Complex is getting some big upgrades.
Shane Hansen is the owner and performer of Rock N’ Circus, and is certainly no stranger to the spotlight.
“If the house collapses, we are going to be without a home. That’s why I have been praying, don’t let it rain any time soon. We know the rain is going to completely drop the foundation, it’s going to,” Williams said.
Carlos Rodriguez and his wife Caridad Navarro are co-owners of the establishment. Navarro is the head chef, and her recipes come from love and family tradition.
Charles Schieffer has been appointed as the mayor of New Brockton. He has been a resident of New Brockton for several years and is now ready to conquer any issues.
A multitude of professionals in the Wiregrass came out to support the cause.
Running central heating units can lead to high utility bills.
Young visitors will be able to go around the Fairgrounds, where there will by five locations to find with QR codes to scan.
“I want my students to realize who they are as in identity versus an image they want to persuade people. Even if they don’t have it one hundred percent figured out you want to be able to plant seeds,” Dr. Virgil said.
“People tend to get more depressed or in a depressed mood in the fall or winter,” Kristin Johns, the prevention coordinator for SpectraCare Health Systems, said.
Some focused on getting treats for themselves, while others collected treats to give back to those in need.
Declaring a war on pests is as easy as a trip to the store.
Over the next few days, children will trick-or-treat with schedules varying by city. For children, Halloween is special.
This week is Red Ribbon Week which highlights substance and alcohol use prevention. 334 Prevention Project is working to bring awareness not just this week, but year-round.
Right now, they are short on hygiene supplies and ask the community to consider making a donation.
Students served lemonade and learned the importance of hardwork
As part of the grand opening celebration, the company donated five thousand dollars to teachers at Girard Primary School.
The art-themed pieces demonstrated the Basilosaurus whale, which is the Alabama state fossil.
The cafe hosted a meet-and-eat for a cause, that cause being Ark Dothan, a local nonprofit.
Students that participated in the Pumpkin Field Day were excited and ecstatic to showcase their skills in all the fun challenges set up.
Police in Decatur, located in northern Morgan County, found the baby Tuesday morning in the trash next to a convenience store.
The crime that occurred at Fostering Hope’s Hope Patch, which sells pumpkins and uses the money for items foster families are in need of, was caught on camera, with video showing two individuals taking the pumpkins under the night sky.
New Brockton held a special meeting to continue the search for a town clerk and mayor. While council members were able to fill one of those positions, another remains unfilled.
The facility offers health exams, full laboratory testing, diabetic services, and much more.
"Firearms, regardless of the caliber, can do damage, and whether it is a twenty-two caliber or shotgun doesn’t matter. They are all going to do damage because it is a piece of metal going through the skin, and it will hurt,” Lieutenant Owens said.
Dale County Extension Coordinator Melissa Yoynich says the funds raised will cover project supplies, and bring more community service opportunities for children involved.
The mayor and town clerk stepped down at the same time recently, causing a delay in checks getting signed.
