Sydney Brooks
Digital Content Producer, WTVY
Dothan, AL
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Sydney joined WTVY as a Digital Producer in May 2022. She is a proud graduate of Troy University.
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Fort Novosel, the host of Freedom Fest and the longtime “Home of Army Aviation,” has plenty of history tied to it.
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Windham Elementary School in Daleville has a added a new member to their administrative staff for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Robert A. Fowler Memorial Park brings people from across the Wiregrass and surrounding states to Geneva.
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One incredible attraction for the City of Geneva is nestled in the heart of the Robert Fowler Park.
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The Geneva City Chamber of Commerce has seen many changes lately.
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Registration is continuing March 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Bed Bath and Beyond announced the closing of over 150 locations nationwide, and Dothan is now no exception.
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Over 80 Dothan City Schools students took part in the second annual job shadow day on Thursday hosted by Dothan Technology Center.
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On Tuesday, February 7, Southeast Gas will close the westbound lanes of Cottonwood Road at the Ross Clark Circle.
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Every Empty Bowls Dothan bowl sold will provide enough food to feed a family of four for one week through the Wiregrass Area Food Bank.
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Today, the school system showed off the new tech they’ll be using to watch out for drivers that forget the rules around bus stops.
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Once again it is Tuesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week from the Dothan Animal Shelter. This week’s furry friend is Thena, a 3-month-old female kitten with long black hair.
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A band scholarship from Huntingdon College was offered and signed by Carroll High School Senior.
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Melissa Gideon is back with another cuddly friend from the Dothan Animal Shelter for this week’s Pet of the Week.
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Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD) has been awarded Alabama Community College System (ACCS) grants totaling over $600,000 to benefit the Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Small Unmanned Aircraft System training and equipment needs and the Industrial Diesel Systems Technology Training program.
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Plenty of events and parties will be happening in the Wiregrass so everyone can join in and celebrate the approaching new year!
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Guthrie’s hosted a toy drive to benefit families of first responders to give thanks for all the hard work they do in community.
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It’s a common belief that dogs and cats are more resistant to cold weather because of their fur, but that’s not always the case.
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Organizer Anita Dawkins teamed up with multiple Wiregrass organizations to donate supplies and give out nonperishable items and meals for people in need this time of year.
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This morning, the company began their inaugural performance of “Elf Academy” at the Dothan Civic Center.
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We are loving all the furry friends we’ve been getting to meet during WTVY’s Pet of the Week segment, and that didn’t change this week as we met another cuddle kitten.
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A local teen turned pageant queen uses her platform to give back to a community program that helped make her into the woman she is today.
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If you’re still looing for that perfect gift, look no further than this week’s feature on Pet of the Week. Melissa Gideon from the Dothan Animal Shelter joined us with a sweet 3 1/2 month old black lab mix named Greta.
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This addition will aid medical personal in providing urgent care for the city of Enterprise and the Wiregrass area.
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To continue the Agency’s holiday tradition of ensuring public safety, Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division have prepared once more for a high volume of traffic on Alabama’s roadways during the holiday travel periods.
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One Wiregrass family is continuing a yearly tradition of honoring their late daughter.
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Kicking and screaming will be the norm when the A.R.P.A. State Soccer Tournament takes over Westgate Park this weekend.
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Melissa Gideon with the Dothan Animal Shelter joins News 4 Live at Lunch to introduce our latest Pet of the Week, 2-month-old Giselle.
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The Wiregrass has a heavy military presence which lends itself to hosting many Veteran’s Day celebrations year after year.
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NEWS 4 had a nutty good time this afternoon with our Pet of the Week, at the National Peanut Festival fair grounds!
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Thanks to 81 volunteers who contributed over 500 hours of service, as well as a partnership with Dothan Leisure Services, this is the most successful sale in the history of the Friends of the Library.
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By shopping at the market, event organizers say that you’re making a big difference.
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Dothan Animal Shelter joins us with another ‘Ace’ up their sleeve in this week’s Pet of the Week.
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The Marine Corps League Wiregrass Detachment along with 15 organizations from Coffee, Dale, Geneva, Henry & Houston counties are partnering to organize registration for the 16th Annual Toys for Tots program in the Wiregrass.
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If your looking for a young, calm, cuddle baby then Isaac is the perfect kitten for you! Melissa Gideon with the Dothan Animal Shelter joins us for Live at Lunch to introduce the Wiregrass to Isaac, a 3 month old brown and white tabby kitten.
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A late night wreck in Hartford caused serious injuries to 7 people trapped in their vehicles, per officials.
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If you live near Gilstrap Drugs, you maybe be able to help Geneva Police with their current burglary investigation.
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Grab your cowboy boots and saddle up for the 2022 Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant.
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If your looking for a talkative feline friend, look no further that our Pet of the Week named Lyla.
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Mayor Neil Strickland of Hartford, Alabama confirms that a burn ban is in effect until further notice.
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Ms. Joycelyn Tinker will serve Enterprise State Community College as its 2022-23 Miss ESCC.
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A Dothan attraction is getting a new location in the downtown area.
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A Geneva Elementary school gained a full time S.R.O.
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People are always looking for better solutions when cleaning stubborn areas that are prone to buildups of soap scum, and mildew without using harsh chemicals in their homes.
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Swamp Gravy, Georgia’s Official Folk-Life Play is making its way back to the stage this October with Swamp Gravy: Nuthin’ But A Will starting this weekend.
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is experiencing a statewide network outage.
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In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On September 21, the students at Highlands Elementary School took part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace at the school entrance area.
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