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The identities of the two had not yet been released by the time the death was confirmed.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The identities of the two had not yet been released by the time the death was confirmed.
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There were no immediate reports of other injuries.
Semi overturns near Dothan Regional Airport; driver critically injured
There were no immediate reports of other injuries.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
There were no immediate reports of other injuries.
Authorities are investigating the domestic incident that resulted in the death of a Dale County pastor, who had previously faced multiple domestic violence charges.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Authorities are investigating the domestic incident that resulted in the death of a Dale County pastor, who had previously faced multiple domestic violence charges.
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The moon and sun share top billing in 2026.
Moon and sun bring several cosmic events in 2026. Here’s when the fun begins
The moon and sun share top billing in 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The moon and sun share top billing in 2026.
From football to hockey: Nick Saban’s new role with the Nashville Predators
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December 26, 2025 at 10:16 PM
From football to hockey: Nick Saban’s new role with the Nashville Predators
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Alabama cannabis advocates, U.S. lawmaker differ on Trump marijuana reclassification
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/alabama-cannabis-advocates-us-lawmaker-differ-trump-marijuana-reclassification/
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December 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Alabama cannabis advocates, U.S. lawmaker differ on Trump marijuana reclassification
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FanDuel launches sports predictions platform in Alabama despite betting ban
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/25/fanduel-launches-sports-predictions-platform-alabama-despite-betting-ban/
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December 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
FanDuel launches sports predictions platform in Alabama despite betting ban
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On this day in 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 delivered a special message as they traveled around the moon for the first time.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/25/this-day-history-apollo-8-delivers-christmas-eve-message/
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December 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
On this day in 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 delivered a special message as they traveled around the moon for the first time.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/25/this-day-history-apollo-8-delivers-christmas-eve-message/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/25/this-day-history-apollo-8-delivers-christmas-eve-message/
News4's Katie Ring joined Angel Tree donors at Moma Tina's Mission House while they met the children they helped face-to-face on Christmas Eve.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/24/moma-tinas-mission-house-sponsors-meet-angels/
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December 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
News4's Katie Ring joined Angel Tree donors at Moma Tina's Mission House while they met the children they helped face-to-face on Christmas Eve.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/24/moma-tinas-mission-house-sponsors-meet-angels/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/24/moma-tinas-mission-house-sponsors-meet-angels/
New details are in after learning in November that the famously Texas-based travel center chain is one step closer to opening its location on the outskirts of Tallahassee.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/land-purchase-highly-anticipated-buc-ees-tallahassee-development-tops-10-million/
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December 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
New details are in after learning in November that the famously Texas-based travel center chain is one step closer to opening its location on the outskirts of Tallahassee.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/land-purchase-highly-anticipated-buc-ees-tallahassee-development-tops-10-million/
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A Marianna man led police in a high-speed pursuit on Tuesday after refusing to stop for them.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/marianna-high-speed-pursuit-ends-crash-man-arrested-drugs-firearm-seized/
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December 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A Marianna man led police in a high-speed pursuit on Tuesday after refusing to stop for them.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/marianna-high-speed-pursuit-ends-crash-man-arrested-drugs-firearm-seized/
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A lawsuit involving two Dothan school board members will proceed following a ruling issued this week.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/judge-allows-legal-spat-between-school-board-member-chairman-go/
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December 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A lawsuit involving two Dothan school board members will proceed following a ruling issued this week.
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Click the link below to hear Jerome Jones with CrimeStoppers share tips for protecting yourself from porch pirates.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/crimestoppers-215-stop-shares-tips-protecting-deliveries-porch-pirates/
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December 24, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Click the link below to hear Jerome Jones with CrimeStoppers share tips for protecting yourself from porch pirates.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/crimestoppers-215-stop-shares-tips-protecting-deliveries-porch-pirates/
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Our Christmas holidays will undergo foggy starts and very warm afternoons. Meteorologist Ryan Dugger has more on the forecast!
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/tuesday-pm-forecast-tracking-fog-warmth-through-christmas/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/tuesday-pm-forecast-tracking-fog-warmth-through-christmas/
December 24, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Our Christmas holidays will undergo foggy starts and very warm afternoons. Meteorologist Ryan Dugger has more on the forecast!
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/tuesday-pm-forecast-tracking-fog-warmth-through-christmas/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/24/tuesday-pm-forecast-tracking-fog-warmth-through-christmas/
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
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December 23, 2025 at 10:28 PM
US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss
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News4's Sarah Sims reviewed Alabama's first-round CFP win against Oklahoma and previews what they are in for when they face Indiana at the Rose Bowl.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/23/alabama-prepares-rose-bowl-after-victory-over-oklahoma/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/23/alabama-prepares-rose-bowl-after-victory-over-oklahoma/
December 23, 2025 at 4:37 AM
News4's Sarah Sims reviewed Alabama's first-round CFP win against Oklahoma and previews what they are in for when they face Indiana at the Rose Bowl.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/23/alabama-prepares-rose-bowl-after-victory-over-oklahoma/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/23/alabama-prepares-rose-bowl-after-victory-over-oklahoma/
On this day in 1989, Panama City received an icy surprise right before Christmas.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/23/this-day-history-panama-city-records-inch-half-snow/
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December 23, 2025 at 3:55 AM
On this day in 1989, Panama City received an icy surprise right before Christmas.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/23/this-day-history-panama-city-records-inch-half-snow/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/23/this-day-history-panama-city-records-inch-half-snow/
After making such a significant adjustment, it was essential to make this Christmas at the center feel just like home for the veterans.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/23/christmas-gifts-delivered-fire-displaced-veterans-home-residents/
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December 23, 2025 at 3:21 AM
After making such a significant adjustment, it was essential to make this Christmas at the center feel just like home for the veterans.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/23/christmas-gifts-delivered-fire-displaced-veterans-home-residents/
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/23/christmas-gifts-delivered-fire-displaced-veterans-home-residents/
Elba High School names gym floor in honor of legendary coach Karl Bledsoe
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/elba-high-school-names-gym-floor-honor-legendary-coach-karl-bledsoe/
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December 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Elba High School names gym floor in honor of legendary coach Karl Bledsoe
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/elba-high-school-names-gym-floor-honor-legendary-coach-karl-bledsoe/
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Oldest park ranger in the United States, Betty Reid Soskin, dies at 104
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/oldest-park-ranger-united-states-betty-reid-soskin-dies-104/
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December 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Oldest park ranger in the United States, Betty Reid Soskin, dies at 104
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/oldest-park-ranger-united-states-betty-reid-soskin-dies-104/
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/oldest-park-ranger-united-states-betty-reid-soskin-dies-104/
Pre-filed bill would change the appearance of driver’s license for those with invisible medical conditions
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/pre-filed-bill-would-change-appearance-drivers-license-those-with-invisible-medical-conditions/
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December 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Pre-filed bill would change the appearance of driver’s license for those with invisible medical conditions
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/pre-filed-bill-would-change-appearance-drivers-license-those-with-invisible-medical-conditions/
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In a statement on his Facebook page, Manilow said doctors found a “cancerous spot” on his left lung.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/barry-manilow-announces-lung-cancer-diagnosis/
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December 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In a statement on his Facebook page, Manilow said doctors found a “cancerous spot” on his left lung.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/barry-manilow-announces-lung-cancer-diagnosis/
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University of Alabama bringing back standardized testing for applicants
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December 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
University of Alabama bringing back standardized testing for applicants
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READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/20/university-alabama-bringing-back-standardized-testing-applicants/
New park coming to Destin-Fort Walton Beach area?
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December 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
New park coming to Destin-Fort Walton Beach area?
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Multiple agencies worked together on Operation Nutcracker, which netted seven men who were ready to pay for sex with a child, according to charging documents.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/child-sex-crimes-are-rampant-wake-up-call/
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December 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Multiple agencies worked together on Operation Nutcracker, which netted seven men who were ready to pay for sex with a child, according to charging documents.
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/child-sex-crimes-are-rampant-wake-up-call/
READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/22/child-sex-crimes-are-rampant-wake-up-call/