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.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 4:10 PM CDT
|By Ty Storey and Sydney Brooks
Fort Novosel, the host of Freedom Fest and the longtime “Home of Army Aviation,” has plenty of history tied to it.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
Windham Elementary School in Daleville has a added a new member to their administrative staff for the 2023-2024 school year.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By WTVY Staff and Sydney Brooks
Robert A. Fowler Memorial Park brings people from across the Wiregrass and surrounding states to Geneva.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 3:25 PM CDT
|By WTVY Staff and Sydney Brooks
One incredible attraction for the City of Geneva is nestled in the heart of the Robert Fowler Park.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By WTVY Staff and Sydney Brooks
The Geneva City Chamber of Commerce has seen many changes lately.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 2:22 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
Our Pet of the Week is a 9 month old lab/bully mix named Wendy.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:58 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
Bed Bath and Beyond announced the closing of over 150 locations nationwide, and Dothan is now no exception.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:44 AM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
Over 80 Dothan City Schools students took part in the second annual job shadow day on Thursday hosted by Dothan Technology Center.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 9:11 AM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
On Tuesday, February 7, Southeast Gas will close the westbound lanes of Cottonwood Road at the Ross Clark Circle.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 9:49 AM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 3:41 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 9:21 AM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
A band scholarship from Huntingdon College was offered and signed by Carroll High School Senior.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 1:55 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
Melissa Gideon is back with another cuddly friend from the Dothan Animal Shelter for this week’s Pet of the Week.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 12:13 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 8:22 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
Blood donations are at an all time low in the Wiregrass.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 2:19 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
Plenty of events and parties will be happening in the Wiregrass so everyone can join in and celebrate the approaching new year!
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:31 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
Guthrie’s hosted a toy drive to benefit families of first responders to give thanks for all the hard work they do in community.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 5:20 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:53 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks and Ty Storey
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.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 5:50 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
This morning, the company began their inaugural performance of “Elf Academy” at the Dothan Civic Center.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 2:59 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 7:36 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 4:34 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 10:18 AM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
This addition will aid medical personal in providing urgent care for the city of Enterprise and the Wiregrass area.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 4:11 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 7:17 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
One Wiregrass family is continuing a yearly tradition of honoring their late daughter.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:08 AM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
Kicking and screaming will be the norm when the A.R.P.A. State Soccer Tournament takes over Westgate Park this weekend.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 3:05 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 5:33 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
The Wiregrass has a heavy military presence which lends itself to hosting many Veteran’s Day celebrations year after year.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 2:23 PM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
NEWS 4 had a nutty good time this afternoon with our Pet of the Week, at the National Peanut Festival fair grounds!
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 10:27 AM CST
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
By shopping at the market, event organizers say that you’re making a big difference.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 3:28 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
Dothan Animal Shelter joins us with another ‘Ace’ up their sleeve in this week’s Pet of the Week.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 10:27 AM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 2:54 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
A late night wreck in Hartford caused serious injuries to 7 people trapped in their vehicles, per officials.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
If you live near Gilstrap Drugs, you maybe be able to help Geneva Police with their current burglary investigation.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 10:53 AM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
Grab your cowboy boots and saddle up for the 2022 Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
If your looking for a talkative feline friend, look no further that our Pet of the Week named Lyla.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 2:36 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
Mayor Neil Strickland of Hartford, Alabama confirms that a burn ban is in effect until further notice.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By Stephen Crews and Sydney Brooks
Enterprise has won the last two meetings in this series.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 11:18 AM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
Ms. Joycelyn Tinker will serve Enterprise State Community College as its 2022-23 Miss ESCC.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2022 at 3:38 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
A Dothan attraction is getting a new location in the downtown area.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2022 at 3:50 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
A Geneva Elementary school gained a full time S.R.O.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 12:22 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
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.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:48 AM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is experiencing a statewide network outage.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Sydney Brooks
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.