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A group of demonstrators protest outside a police precinct in response to the death of Tyre...

GRAPHIC: 7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death

Updated: 45 minutes ago
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By ADRIAN SAINZ
Officer Preston Hemphill was relieved of duty shortly after the Jan. 7 arrest of Nichols, who died three days later at a hospital, Memphis police spokeswoman Karen Rudolph said.

Consumer

Income rates

Alabama rent-to-income rates rank high nationally

Updated: 54 minutes ago
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By Caroline Gerhart
For the first time the United States is rent burdened nationwide. In Alabama, rent burdening has steadily increased for three years straight, leaving us at an all time high.

Alabama

Mayors of Alabama's 10 biggest cities meet in Mobile

Alabama’s big-city mayors focus on Glock switch ban, economic development

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Brendan Kirby
Meeting in the Port City, the mayors of Alabama’s 10 most populous cities took a cruise near the Port of Mobile and discussed issues of mutual interest.

News

The housing authority is looking to renovate and rebuild homes to turn into affordable housing.

Dothan Housing working towards more affordable housing for Wiregrass

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Caroline Gerhart
The housing authority is looking to renovate and rebuild homes to turn into affordable housing.

National

President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By ZEKE MILLER and AMANDA SEITZ Associated Press
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies’ normal authorities.

Alabama

Judge denies Alabama AG’s request to stop release of 408 inmates

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jennifer Horton
On Monday, Jan. 30, the Alabama Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit against the Alabama Prison Commissioner John Hamm and Alabama Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward.

National

Zombie Debt: Settled and unearned debts haunt consumer credit reports for years

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
Imagine paying your debt and having it disappear from your credit report, only to see it resurrected years later haunting your credit score. It’s called “zombie debt”, and while it may sound like a term out of a horror film, Jesse James shares his personal story dealing with this issue that plagues consumers, even forcing some to take legal action against collection agencies for debts they’ve already paid.

National

Expert advice on how to spot and protect yourself from ‘zombie debt’

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Rachel DePompa
If old debts are damaging your credit report there’s a chance you could be haunted by a financial phenomenon called Zombie Debt. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa finds out how you spot zombie debt and what you can do to protect your credit.

Alabama

SBA offering low-interest loans to those affected by Jan. 12 tornadoes

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sally Pitts
The Small Business Administration offers long-term, low-interest rate loans for those who need help with their recovery.

Alabama

408 inmates will be released from Alabama prisons Tuesday: What you need to know

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Jennifer Horton
A law will go into effect Tuesday that will release 408 Alabama Department of Corrections inmates on parole supervision. The inmates will be released up to a year before their custodial sentence is scheduled to end with an electronic monitoring device.
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News

Dothan Leisure Services offering youth track and field programs

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WTVY Staff
Dothan Leisure Services has youth track and field programs available to both boys and girls ages 7-14.

Crime

Man receives life without parole for Troy student’s shooting

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Ken Curtis
Leon Flowers would have faced death if convicted at trial; he has a prior murder arrest

News

From the Archive: “Boy in the Bunker”

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By WTVY Staff
A playlist of clips from WTVY’s broadcasts covering the Dale County hostage situation, often referred to as “Boy in Bunker” in 2013.

Alabama

FEMA adds more Ala. counties to its Disaster Declaration

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Bryan Henry
FEMA says it will now include Sumter, Greene and Tallapoosa Counties.

Wiregrass Wellness

Making the personal choice on whether or not to watch violent videos

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Gillian Brooks
The video of Tyre Nichols was released with a warning that it is graphic and can be difficult for many to watch. This may leave you asking yourself, should I watch this?

Alabama

Nichols death a ‘personal affront,’ Alabama sheriffs’ organization says

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The Alabama Sheriff’s Association is reacting after a Tennessee man died days after being beaten and arrested by multiple Memphis police officers.

News

CANCELED: Emergency Missing Child Alert out of Enterprise

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By EPD
The Enterprise Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Johnnay Barnes.

News

Nearly $1 million available in state budget for rocket repair

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Nick Kremer
Officials say that the Saturn 1B Rocket at the Ardmore Welcome Center has deteriorated over the years and the damage is too significant for repairs and could pose safety issues if left in place.

News

“SOUPER BOWL” Canned Soup Drive For Seniors

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WTVY Staff
Toyota of Dothan is partnering with the Wiregrass Area Food Bank to collect canned soups for seniors enrolled in the Brown Bag Program.

Alabama

Human remains found in drainage ditch in Birmingham

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By WBRC Staff
The remains were discovered in the 8400 block of 7th Avenue South Sunday morning.

Community

Date set for Empty Bowls Dothan

Updated: 9 hours ago
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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.

Forecast

Warm Stretch This Week

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Zach Hatcher
Cloud cover will stay steady on this Monday, with temperatures reaching the lower 70s for most of the area.

Teacher of the Month

January 2023 Teacher of the Month: Wicksburg’s Natalie Buckles

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Justin McNelley
Buckles says her love for teaching began at early age, attributing her school success to her previous instructors.

Color The Weather

Color The Weather 1-30-23

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Zach Hatcher
Color The Weather 1-30-23

Community

Friends donate $50,000 to Dothan Houston County Library System

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By WTVY Staff
During their January 25, meeting, the Friends of the Library approved a donation of $50,000 to the Dothan Houston County Library System in support of a wide range of library projects and initiatives.

News

Heroic bus driver remembered on anniversary of his death

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Ken Curtis
Taking students home on the afternoon of January 29, 2013, Jim Dykes boarded the bus that Chuck Poland drove and threatened to kidnap children.

Alabama

Confederate group instructed to remove Tuskegee statue, court records say

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
The Tuskegee Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy has 60 days to remove a controversial statue in the town square.

Florida

7-year-old battling rare form of cancer

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Allison Baker
Doctors discovered Iaan had a rare form of cancer called Extragonadal Teratoma with a Malignant Nephroblastoma.

Alabama

Baldwin County deputy ushers woman to safety after RV catches fire

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ashlyn Nichols
A Baldwin County deputy’s quick thinking saved a woman’s life in Summerdale when her RV caught fire Sunday morning.

Alabama

AARP Alabama warns of tax season scams

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:55 PM CST
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By Brady Talbert
Tax season is an enticing time for criminals. AARP Alabama shared scammers may call you pretending to be IRS agents.

National

GRAPHIC: Memphis authorities release video showing police officers beating Tyre Nichols

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 3:06 AM CST
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By ADRIAN SAINZ
Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy told a news conference that although the officers each played different roles in the killing, “they are all responsible.”

News

Local attorney explains ‘driver rights’ during a traffic stop

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:57 PM CST
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By Lauren Jackson
A Birmingham criminal defense attorney says that you still have rights and protections while driving a car, but you need to pull over if you see the flashing lights, even if you don’t feel like you’ve done anything.

Alabama

Huntsville USPS worker indicted for destroying, delaying mail

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:36 PM CST
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By Zach Shrivers
A postal worker is facing federal charges for destroying mail in Huntsville

Alabama

Amidst Tyre Nichols’ body camera video release, Alabama body camera video can be hard to come by

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 7:01 PM CST
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By D'Quan Lee
An Alabama Supreme Court ruling back in 2021 gave sheriff's offices the choice to release body camera footage at their discretion.

Florida

New therapy dog program begins at Panama City hospital

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:56 PM CST
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By Daniel Nyman
Ascension Sacred Heart Bay launched their new therapy dog program on Friday, introducing their first certified volunteer handler and her pup, Maggie. Research shows dog therapy can help reduce blood pressure and ease anxiety.

Sports

WATCH: Rep. Barry Moore congratulates state champion Enterprise High wrestler

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
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By Ty Storey
Moore took some time on the floor of the U.S. House to congratulate Evelyn Holmes-Smith for winning her 3rd straight state championship.

News

Enterprise street closure extended through weekend

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:09 PM CST
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By Ty Storey
The extended closure will allow ample time for the contractor to clean up the surrounding area following the demolition that began on January 9 of buildings damaged from the downtown fire in October.

Alabama

Gov. Ivey issues executive order to promote transparency in state government

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:07 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Governor Kay Ivey signed Executive Order 734 Thursday to promote transparency in state government.

Georgia

Atlanta braces for potential civil unrest over Memphis police brutality case

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:42 PM CST
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By Rebekka Schramm and Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta business owners are preparing for the protest Friday evening after the release of the video of Tyre Nichols’s arrest.

Alabama

Beloved faculty member identified in school bus accident at Mortimer Jordan HS

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Beloved faculty member identified in school bus accident at Mortimer Jordan High School.

Alabama

Opelika Jane Doe’s father denied bond; stepmother’s bond set

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:23 PM CST
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By Jessie Gibson
The Vickerstaffs arrived in Opelika on Jan. 26 to be processed before being taken to the Lee County Detention Center.

Alabama

Funding will provide broadband internet to 55,000 Alabama homes

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:04 PM CST
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By James Hayes
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of broadband projects in four states, including Alabama

Alabama

Daphne Middle School evacuated after threat

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:01 AM CST
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By WALA Staff
The Daphne Police Department is investigating a threat to Daphne Middle School.

COVID-19

ADPH: More than 1.6M positive COVID-19 cases since 2020

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:48 AM CST
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By WBRC Staff
There’s no way of telling how many cases will be confirmed in Alabama, but the state began taking precautions on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Florida

2 lives lost in Holmes County fire

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 10:29 AM CST
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By WTVY Staff
The Holmes County Sheriff’s Office and the Fire Marshal’s office are currently investigating the scene of a house fire on Beaver Dam Rd in Esto on Thursday.

Forecast

Dry For Now, Rain Returns Soon

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 8:00 AM CST
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By Zach Hatcher
Dry weather prevails through Saturday with highs reaching the middle 50s Friday and lower 60s Saturday.

Georgia

State of Emergency declared ahead of anticipated release of Tyre Nichols video

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:47 AM CST
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By Atlanta News First staff
The executive order gives the Governor the power to activate 1,000 National Guard units.

Consumer

Alabama Poultry and Egg Association CEO explains egg price increase

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Julia Avant
The price of eggs has increased nationwide.

Politics

Lawmakers reintroduce divisive concepts bill

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:14 PM CST
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By Erin Davis
Alabama representatives reintroduced a divisive concepts bill. This legislation bans concepts related to race, religion, sex, and ethnicity from being taught in public classrooms. A similar ban is already in the Alabama School Code, this would cement it into law.

News

Sam’s Club driveway closure on Jan. 27

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:01 PM CST
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By Ty Storey
The closure will start at 8:00 a.m. and will be due to removal of old storm pipe in the area.
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