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: Nov. 30, 2022 at 3:49 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Information regarding bullying, conflict resolution, and building coping skills were shared with several parents who attended.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 2:48 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Dunbarton Corporation moved to Southeast Alabama from Detroit in 1972 due to climate and transportation advantages.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
For the first time since the pandemic, the Alabama Sate Department of Education has released a report card for schools and school systems.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 3:22 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Coffee County school leaders are pleased with student participation, with around 50 taking part in the choir.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 6:05 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Over 60 vendors gave attendees lots of opportunity to support local businesses, something owners say is especially important this time of year.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 2:57 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
In the Wiregrass, the number of angels this year has drastically increased from last, almost doubling.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 2:49 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
The organization is hand-delivering Thanksgiving meals and using their drive-thru to reach as many as possible.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:50 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
The Better Business Bureau says scams reach a whole new level during the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 4:52 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
As you think about stuffing your belly on Thursday, ALEA is asking that you save room for safety this Thanksgiving
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 2:13 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
The city wants to create a magical feeling for families when they visit.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:03 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Starting next school year, which grade levels will be at Rehobeth schools will look a bit different.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 3:54 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
The goal is increasing awareness among families of the health resources available in our community.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 3:15 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
All In Credit Union awarded thousands of dollars in grants as part of their annual holiday tradition.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 5:13 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
It's estimated to power 13,000 homes.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:53 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Mayor Mark Saliba is eager to see The Circle City rally together
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
It's the time of year the department sees an increase in house fires due to heaters.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 6:19 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
There are a lot of raw emotions after Saturday’s shooting at the National Peanut Festival parade.
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 5:20 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Chief Benny says Dothan is not the small, sleepy town anymore that it once was years ago.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
LifeSouth wants to be prepared as we near the holiday season.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 3:45 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Parents have until November 17th to register their child.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 2:47 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
The non-profit is hosting their first car show and kids fall festival next Saturday the 19th.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 5:36 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
The win gives Byrd a 10th term in office, making him the longest-serving elected official in Houston County history.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 4:47 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Blankenship says his new mission is to go above and beyond serving the community he knows and loves.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 3:22 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
The Joy FM is partnering with Love in Action and local food banks to collect frozen turkeys
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 2:53 PM CST
|By Meredith Blair.
Wish lists for SARCOA’s annual Santa for Seniors event are live, and the agency needs your help.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Noel Vanlandingham and Eric Blankenship are the two veteran lawmen in the running to become the next Henry County Sheriff.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:37 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
This Saturday will mark 20 years since Abbeville High School was wiped out by a tornado.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
The room will be used for life coaching and crisis intervention.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
It's to ensure they’re aware of their duties and know how to execute them properly next Tuesday.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Headland’s peanut yields are down 25 to 30 percent. Their cotton crop is down as well.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
An ongoing challenge across the nation and here in Alabama is teacher shortages, specifically in our more rural areas.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 3:38 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
We’re just five days away from our Miracle on Foster kickoff with schools across the Wiregrass.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Both winners received a Kitchen-Aid mixer and a cash prize.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 2:30 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
The Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity is working on three big projects to help families in the community
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Jakia’s not just a title holder, she’s a role model.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 12:03 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Over at the Fairgrounds, it’s all coming together little by little.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Since the pandemic, scores are trending in the right direction, but Alabama remains below the national average.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 2:45 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Jerica Knight is assisting 9-12 graders with everything related to job and college readiness.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 5:20 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
The clinic will have eight exam chairs and more than 10,000 patient visits will be conducted annually.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 12:51 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
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.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Following the fire, officials are encouraging people to visit downtown now more than ever.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Three businesses lost to fire have left owners and customers heartbroken.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Enterprise High School students received a wake-up call from a guest speaker.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Being educated on how to manage unique situations will help improve how officers do their job.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 3:13 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Starting Wednesday, counselors with the organization’s state health insurance assistance program, or SHIP, will start visiting senior centers across Southeast Alabama.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
The smoke has settled in downtown Enterprise after Sunday morning’s fire that did major damage to three businesses.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 4:35 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Out of 700 pallet companies nationwide, Summerford is one of 10 running both machines.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 3:17 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
Legislators were able to understand how these grants are making a difference in the Wiregrass.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 2:58 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
In total, the department has raised over $100,000, specifically for Children’s of Alabama’s Developmental Therapeutics Program.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Meredith Blair.
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