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Holidays

National Peanut Festival’s Independence Day celebration

National Peanut Festival’s Independence Day celebration

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Grace Owens
Dothan’s largest Independence Day celebration in history, “Fireworks at the Fairgrounds”, will take place on Saturday, July 1.

Community

Enterprise Fire Department to soon host charity golf tournament

Enterprise Fire Department to soon host charity golf tournament

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Grace Owens
The second annual Enterprise Fire Department golf tournament will be held Saturday, July 1 at The Bridges at Tartan Pines.

Education

Students at the ACOM District Fair presented their science fair projects to judges and guests,...

Students from Dothan City Schools shine in science fair competitions

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Lily O'Brien
Students across Dothan City Schools worked to continue the district’s impressive science fair record, bringing new faces into the program and nearly tripling in participant enrollment.

News

Ozark unveils new disk golf course

Ozark unveils new disk golf course

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Grace Owens
The people of Ozark now have access to an inexpensive and healthy recreational activity on the lakeshore.

Alabama

Millions of dollars of federal funding are heading to a handful of Civil Rights sites in...

Several Civil Rights sites in Alabama receiving grant funding from National Park Service

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Josh Gauntt
Millions of dollars of federal funding are heading to a handful of civil rights sites in Alabama. Leaders tell us it’s all about preserving history.

Consumer

Keeping workers for jobs with lower wages has become a struggle for many businesses, including...

Staffing problems are affecting local businesses in the Wiregrass

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
This shortage has increasingly impacted food service businesses.

Education

Students under the age of 18 will be eligible for free meals in the Wiregrass this summer.

Summer meals offered throughout the Wiregrass

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
Students under the age of 18 will be eligible for free meals in the Wiregrass this summer.

Community

Enterprise native Victoria Boyle Sprinkle (pictured) will appear on a special Star Wars themed...

Enterprise native to appear on Wheel of Fortune

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
Victoria Boyle Sprinkle, who spent much of her young life in Enterprise as the daughter of a military father and now resides in Texas, will appear on a special Star Wars themed episode of the popular game show.

News

Local School Lunch

Dothan Housing offers summer feeding to underserved youths

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
Dothan Housing will offer vital food services at four affordable housing communities in the Wiregrass. Youths 18 and under qualify for these services, which will be offered June 5-July 21, 2023.

Wiregrass Wellness

The HeartSafe Press the Chest CPR Training, held in collaboration with the Dothan Fire...

Southeast Health hosting free CPR classes during Awareness Week

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:19 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
The HeartSafe Press the Chest CPR Training, held in collaboration with the Dothan Fire Department and Southeast Alabama Emergency Medical Services, will provide people with a free hands-only CPR and AED training opportunity.
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Community

Dothan Fire reaches 100% certification on largest class in 20 years

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:23 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
Of the 24 recruits, 18 will stay with DFD at station 10.

Crime

Mayor of Taylor responds to vandalism, releases video

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:34 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
Over Memorial Day weekend, Taylor city officials were made aware of a restroom at a local park being left with shattered glass and sinks ripped off the walls.

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: Frisky Felicity

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:23 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
Meet Felicity. She is a 3-year-old black, domestic short hair cat.

Education

Dothan City Schools approves free meals for all students

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:57 AM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
Dothan City Board of Education has approved Dothan City Schools participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for breakfast & lunch beginning in the 2023-2024 school year.

Community

Ozark DAV hosts Memorial Day event honoring fallen soldiers

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
Monday marks Memorial Day and many organizations are paying respect to those who’ve paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Ashford

Hometown Tour Ashford: Ashford’s economic growth over the years

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:49 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
Ashford’s quick growth has brought necessities to the community while keeping its small-town feel.

Ashford

Ashford Track and Field makes history

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:45 PM CDT
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By Briana Jones
For the first time in school history, Ashford placed in the state track meet.

Hometown Tour

Ashford native reflects on growing up and raising a family in the city

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:04 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
Ashford natives are able to enjoy the new amenities while reminiscing on the way things were.

Ashford

Ashford hires new football coach

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Briana Jones
Ashford High School has a new coach looking to change the culture and dynamic for the Yellowjackets.

Hometown Tour

Historic Dupree School gives glimpse into Ashford’s past

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
It’s a schoolhouse that was constructed in 1904 for children grades one through six.

Ashford

Southeast Health ACOM Ashford Clinic providing education and care to community

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By Kinsley Centers
The Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) is on a mission to provide quality education, research, and service to students who aspire to work in the medical field.

Hometown Tour

Ashford small business expresses gratitude for community support

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
Owner Kimberly Watson is not from Ashford, but says the community has supported her and her business from day one.

Ashford

Ashford’s Train Depot historian is keeping the city’s history alive

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 1:35 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
Layton is personally connected to not only the train depot but but the city of Ashford.

Hometown Tour

Where do you want to see News4 next?

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:05 AM CDT
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By Cassidy Lee
Let us know where you think we should stop on our next Hometown Tour.

Community

Dothan Leisure Services announces Summer 2023 facility schedule changes

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:26 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
Dothan Leisure Services on Thursday released the operation schedules of several city facilities for Summer 2023.

Community

EMS Appreciation Week: Trying to balance work and leisure

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
Southeast Community Training Center of Daleville welcomed surrounding EMS teams for lunch Thursday afternoon.

Community

Hits for Heroes awards funds to organizations that serve our nation’s heroes

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:53 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
Hits for Heroes cut two checks for organizations that help veterans.

Silent Heroes Of The Wiregrass

Community Care earns Rehobeth Man Silent Heroes Award

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By Taylor Pollock
The community youth are perhaps what’s most important to Matt. He is the youth minister at Rehobeth Baptist Church, and also finds other ways to minister.

National Peanut Festival

“Peanuts Galore and So Much More!”: National Peanut Festival announces 2023 theme

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
Frances Cook, President of the National Peanut Festival Association, announced the theme of “Peanuts Galore and So Much More!” for this year’s festival to honor and celebrate Wiregrass area farmers and the legume crop that is so important to the local economy.

Alabama

ADPH provides tips for Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:08 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
According to ADPH, the goal of the week is to maximize the health benefits of swimming by promoting healthy and safe water activities.

Community

Fort Novosel offers services to Dale County

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
With the partnership, Lister Army Health Clinic will be offering services such as physical training and mental health services to the students.

Community

South Dale Middle School opens new recreation area to the public

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 6:05 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
The school received a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield, which the school used to work with the city of Pinckard to buy new exercise equipment and build a track behind the school.

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week: Joyful Jerry

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 2:51 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
This week’s Pet of the Week is a beautiful feline that is sure to make a great companion.

Proud to be a Farmer

Josh McCoy and why he is proud to be a farmer

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 8:59 AM CDT
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By Will Polston
Josh McCoy was working an office job when his father-in-law, Chris Thompson, was looking for some help with the business.

Ashford

News4 “Hometown Tour” rounds out in Ashford

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 11:47 AM CDT
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By Cassidy Lee
News4's Hometown Tour finishes up Friday May 26 in Ashford.

Community

Memorial weekend events in the Wiregrass

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
Wiregrass organizations are hosting events to honor those who lost their lives while defending the country.

Headland

South Carolina artist paints mural for new Headland community center

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 8:50 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
Ija Charles, a self-taught artist out of South Carolina was commissioned by Greater Shiloh Missionary baptist church to paint a mural for their new community center.

Headland

Headland Rams football: Getting over the hump

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By Briana Jones
After a first-round loss in the class 5A playoffs last season, the Rams return hungry to prove they can do more. Leading the ship is Mississippi State commit and linebacker Caleb Dozier who is more than confident in this year’s team.

Hometown Tour

Corndodgers Farm makes farming fun, as one of Headland’s top attractions

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
Just outside of the downtown square of Headland is Corndodgers Farm, which opened back in 2009.

Hometown Tour

A well-drilling company that is five generations strong

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:49 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
Donald Smith Company, Inc of Headland is a well-drilling company that also works with pipes and maintenance for more than 75 years.

Headland

Exploring the life of Willie Tullis

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Briana Jones
Tullis is back home after 5 years serving his community through training of athletes and pouring into small businesses.

Headland

The Sparrow’s Nest: A Family Dynasty

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
Penny Jones inherited the business from her mother, Louise Walden.

Headland

Mural in Headland honors longtime barber

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
The mural highlights longtime Headland barber Oyette Taylor and is painted on the side of what used to be his barber shop, located at the corner of Cleveland Street and East Church Street.

Headland

Agriculture is the backbone of Headland

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Will Polston
You can’t go far in Headland without seeing rows of crops.

Headland

Headland Airport serves community for over 7 decades

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
The Headland Airport has been serving Henry County for over 75 years.

Headland

The Bottle Tree in Headland carries on family legacy of southern hospitality

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 4:48 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
At a time when other people her age were slowing down, Whitnee’s mother, Mary Jo, was just getting started.

Headland

Greater Shiloh expands to better serve community

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
With at least four generations in it, the church works to meet the needs of everyone.

Headland

Douglas Park gains a new addition

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 2:19 PM CDT
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By Jacklynn Lambert
Headland’s Douglas park is a welcomed recreation spot in the city!

Headland

Headland Family Medicine works to keep community healthy

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By Kinsley Centers
This clinic was built from the ground up by the late Dr. Jesse Edwin Moriss, who practiced in Headland for more than 40 years. Dr. Moriss passed in 2009, but his legacy is carried on.

Headland

Living Waters Counseling Inc.: ‘Reaching out to individuals & families in need’

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By Kinsley Centers
This center works to provide affordable mental health care to those with little or no access.
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