Meredith Blair
Reporter, WTVY
Dothan, AL
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Meredith joined the WTVY team in June of 2021.
She is originally from Prince George, Virginia.
Meredith graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism and a minor in meteorology...Go Hokies!
While in school, she reported and anchored for "Tech Tonight," and worked as a production assistant in Roanoke for WFXR news.
When she's not reporting for the Wiregrass, Meredith loves to binge watch the hit TV show "Friends," and go to the beach.
Meredith focuses her stories on the education beat but reports on all things Wiregrass-related.
Send your story ideas her way at meredith.blair@wtvy.com
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Meredith Blair
The path of Hurricane Ian straying away from the Dothan area means several Floridians may be evacuating to southeast Alabama.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Fixing mechanical issues and installing an automated system took time, but now the sirens will alert residents to take cover when needed.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 2:20 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
The program’s goal is to prepare students for a successful life after high school.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 3:39 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
It’s called MTSS, meaning Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 5:01 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Brew equipment is in, and Circle City Brewing is on track to open this fall.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2022 at 2:32 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Ombudsman is a Swedish term that means “to advocate for,” and that’s what SARCOA needs volunteers for!
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:42 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Veteran first responder Eddie Smith is back in his hometown serving as Echo Fire and Rescue’s general manager.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Despite Monday’s rush at the box office, there are still some upper balcony seats available for $15 ticket.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2022 at 7:03 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
An updated gymnasium and the district’s first stem lab are ready for students!
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 6:57 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
15 Alabama elementary schools with “overwhelming” needs are getting state money to make critical adjustments.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 3:17 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Volunteers work with the same student to build basic academic skills, but they also serve as a mentor.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
The National Weather Service say there is a chance for flooding in the area later this week due to significant rainfall expected.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 3:52 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Ending summer 2022 with a splash!
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 1:53 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
A picture and name are displayed on each cross; over 300 of them adults, and 19 are children.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2022 at 7:16 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
If customers aren’t coming in to sit down and watch the game – the phone is ringing for to-go orders.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:16 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
This Make-A-Wish means so much more to the Kendall family than hotdogs and smores.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Delayed arrival of materials has pushed back Dale County's career tech school's open date to January.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 5:12 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
If you have any information or know where Brent could be, call Samson Police at 334-898-7118 or call 9-1-1.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 3:09 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Borden is currently still delivering, but the looming closure is already impacting schools.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
After 51 years, G.W. Long’s campus is overdue for a new Agri-Science building.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 2:19 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Principal Daniel Barrentine hopes once completed, it will benefit not only students, but the community of Skipperville.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 2:38 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
For a second year, Forbes is recognizing Southeast as one of “America’s Best-in-State Employers.”
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 1:29 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
When she’s not setting a volleyball or working on homework, Ella Wood focuses on giving back.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Located on the old First Baptist Church property, the city’s redevelopment authority says it will be state-of-the-art.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Shelter Supervisor Miranda Daniels gave News 4 the inside scoop on each one of them.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 3:33 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
School clubs set up booths in the courtyard on Monday for students to explore ways they can get involved on campus.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
They need dog food and non-clumping kitty litter.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Alabama teachers are trained to look out for students who may be battling something outside the classroom.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:47 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
This year Houston County’s school system has an increase of over 300 students.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 5:34 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
From hallway interactions to classroom visits, Mayor is making school feel like home.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Seven new classrooms are already in use, and 11 more are under construction.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Police across the country are speaking out against recent social media scams, including right here in the Wiregrass.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
The lack of parking around the courthouse is just one issue this new space will help alleviate.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
The very first “food and beverage services training course” is this weekend in Dothan.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Infidels Motorcycle Club of Alabama is hosting the 10th annual poker run and auction this Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 6:04 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
From STEM to trade, it will help 6th 7th and 8th graders discover what they’re interested in.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:50 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Its goal is to get access to your Medicare and social security numbers.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
“Excitement, challenging, and normal,” is what Superintendent Dr. Dennis Coe hopes the new year brings.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 2:36 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Dr. Mackey's priority is keeping students in the classroom, as long as it’s safe to do so.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
The open date is expected sometime in 2024.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 2:42 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Over the past month, their supply has only decreased, currently sitting at less than a day’s supply.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
New teachers, different districts, one goal in mind: a successful school year.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 1:53 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
The main purpose of the drill was simple: to be prepared.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
A small community, building success in the classroom.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
From welding to information technology, Dothan Tech students aren’t just laying by the pool this summer.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Supply chain issues were a big challenge during repairs, but now the school is ready to get kids back in those classrooms.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 4:41 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
“Access control” is now installed on all seven campuses, meaning those wishing to enter, won’t be able to just walk in.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Head Coach Les Sanders says the team’s energy is good, and that’s how it should be right now.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
After seeing an opening to teach on his home turf, Stanley Lawton didn’t think twice.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 4:03 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair
Geneva Police want to connect with the community and believe this is an important way to do so.
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