Meredith Blair.
Reporter, WTVY
Dothan, AL
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
Information regarding bullying, conflict resolution, and building coping skills were shared with several parents who attended.
Dunbarton Corporation moved to Southeast Alabama from Detroit in 1972 due to climate and transportation advantages.
For the first time since the pandemic, the Alabama Sate Department of Education has released a report card for schools and school systems.
Coffee County school leaders are pleased with student participation, with around 50 taking part in the choir.
Over 60 vendors gave attendees lots of opportunity to support local businesses, something owners say is especially important this time of year.
In the Wiregrass, the number of angels this year has drastically increased from last, almost doubling.
The organization is hand-delivering Thanksgiving meals and using their drive-thru to reach as many as possible.
The Better Business Bureau says scams reach a whole new level during the holidays.
As you think about stuffing your belly on Thursday, ALEA is asking that you save room for safety this Thanksgiving
The city wants to create a magical feeling for families when they visit.
Starting next school year, which grade levels will be at Rehobeth schools will look a bit different.
The goal is increasing awareness among families of the health resources available in our community.
All In Credit Union awarded thousands of dollars in grants as part of their annual holiday tradition.
Mayor Mark Saliba is eager to see The Circle City rally together
It's the time of year the department sees an increase in house fires due to heaters.
There are a lot of raw emotions after Saturday’s shooting at the National Peanut Festival parade.
Chief Benny says Dothan is not the small, sleepy town anymore that it once was years ago.
LifeSouth wants to be prepared as we near the holiday season.
The non-profit is hosting their first car show and kids fall festival next Saturday the 19th.
The win gives Byrd a 10th term in office, making him the longest-serving elected official in Houston County history.
Blankenship says his new mission is to go above and beyond serving the community he knows and loves.
The Joy FM is partnering with Love in Action and local food banks to collect frozen turkeys
Wish lists for SARCOA’s annual Santa for Seniors event are live, and the agency needs your help.
Noel Vanlandingham and Eric Blankenship are the two veteran lawmen in the running to become the next Henry County Sheriff.
This Saturday will mark 20 years since Abbeville High School was wiped out by a tornado.
The room will be used for life coaching and crisis intervention.
It's to ensure they’re aware of their duties and know how to execute them properly next Tuesday.
Headland’s peanut yields are down 25 to 30 percent. Their cotton crop is down as well.
An ongoing challenge across the nation and here in Alabama is teacher shortages, specifically in our more rural areas.
We’re just five days away from our Miracle on Foster kickoff with schools across the Wiregrass.
Both winners received a Kitchen-Aid mixer and a cash prize.
The Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity is working on three big projects to help families in the community
Jakia’s not just a title holder, she’s a role model.
Over at the Fairgrounds, it’s all coming together little by little.
Since the pandemic, scores are trending in the right direction, but Alabama remains below the national average.
Jerica Knight is assisting 9-12 graders with everything related to job and college readiness.
The clinic will have eight exam chairs and more than 10,000 patient visits will be conducted annually.
Earlier this school year, after noticing certain reading materials online that all students could access, a Houston County teacher brought the concern to school officials.
Following the fire, officials are encouraging people to visit downtown now more than ever.
Three businesses lost to fire have left owners and customers heartbroken.
Enterprise High School students received a wake-up call from a guest speaker.
Being educated on how to manage unique situations will help improve how officers do their job.
Starting Wednesday, counselors with the organization’s state health insurance assistance program, or SHIP, will start visiting senior centers across Southeast Alabama.
The smoke has settled in downtown Enterprise after Sunday morning’s fire that did major damage to three businesses.
Out of 700 pallet companies nationwide, Summerford is one of 10 running both machines.
Legislators were able to understand how these grants are making a difference in the Wiregrass.
In total, the department has raised over $100,000, specifically for Children’s of Alabama’s Developmental Therapeutics Program.
