9+ hour ago   (291+ words) Wiregrass Daily News Wind Creek Named National Peanut Festival Sponsor DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Wind Creek Hospitality has been announced as an official sponsor of the 82nd National Peanut Festival, which returns to Dothan Nov. 6-15. According to the National Peanut Festival, the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (255+ words) WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WDNews) — A Jacksonville man was arrested Wednesday morning after authorities say he tried to gain access to Dune Lakes Elementary School before classes began. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, a school resource deputy requested help…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (292+ words) DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dangerous heat is settling across Alabama, with forecasters warning the combination of high temperatures and humidity could push heat index values well into the triple digits through the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (108+ words) DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dothan City Schools is accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. Students in grades 7 through 12 are invited to apply. In partnership with Fearless Leadership Academy, selected students will participate in a year-long leadership development experience. Students…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (421+ words) PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WDNews) — According to Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s office, an Alabama family is sharing how the state’s CHOOSE Act helped three of their children attend a school they say better fits their needs. John and Cecily Yearby have…...

1+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (198+ words) LUVERNE, Ala. (WDNews) — A Brantley woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing nearly $190,000 from the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office while serving as the agency’s office administrator. According to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Jennifer Knighten, 54, pleaded guilty Tuesday…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (127+ words) DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Families looking for afterschool care for the upcoming school year are encouraged to act quickly as Girls Inc. of Dothan says only a limited number of spaces remain available for its 2026-2027 afterschool program. According to Girls Inc....

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (361+ words) OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the Ozark Police Department, an officer was assaulted and injured Sunday morning after responding to a suspicious circumstances call that led to a vehicle pursuit and foot chase. Police said the incident happened around 10:20 a.m....

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (154+ words) DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dothan police responded to an apartment complex in the area of Cottonwood Road and Parrish Street Monday afternoon after receiving a report of a person making threats toward a child. The call was dispatched at approximately 5:10 p.m....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (317+ words) OZARK, Ala. — Ozark Police have arrested a 32-year-old Ozark man on a murder charge following a fatal shooting in the 600 block of Magnolia Avenue. According to the Ozark Police Department, officers and deputies with the Dale County Sheriff’s Office responded…...