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07/26/2025

The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in withheld grants for schools, the Education Department said, ending weeks of uncertainty for educators around the country who rely on the money for English language instruction, adult literacy, and other programs.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in withheld grants for schools, the Education Department said Friday, ending weeks of uncertainty for educators around th…

07/25/2025

The cause of death for a woman found in an overgrown lot was released Friday morning.

The cause of death for a woman found in an overgrown lot was released Friday morning.

07/25/2025

Legislators in Alabama are offering their thoughts on the recent death of a 3-year-old child who was left to die in a hot car

Legislators in Alabama’s capital are offering their thoughts on the recent death of a 3-year-old child who was left to die in a hot car in Bessemer Tuesday.

07/25/2025

Santiago Hoyos nets two first-half goals and Dothan United hangs on to beat Fort Lauderdale 2-1, advancing to the USL2 national semifinals.

One win away from a shot at the title.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WDHN) — The Dothan United Dragons are headed to the USL League Two national semifinals after a 2-1 win over Fort Lauderdale United FC in the Southern Conference Championship Saturd…

07/25/2025

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working on a bill to make childbirth free for those with private insurance.

Lawmakers are working on a bill to make childbirth free for those with private insurance.

07/25/2025

A state judge has stayed an upcoming ex*****on in Alabama to evaluate whether the man is too mentally ill to be put to death.

A state judge has stayed an upcoming ex*****on in Alabama to evaluate whether the man is too mentally ill to be put to death. The judge temporarily stayed the Aug. 21 ex*****on of David Lee Roberts…

07/25/2025

07/25/2025

President Donald Trump is traveling to Scotland but back in Washington, his administration faces growing scrutiny over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

President Donald Trump is traveling to Scotland but back in Washington, his administration faces growing scrutiny over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

07/25/2025

This week the Trump administration paused a student-loan forgiveness program, potentially thrusting millions of borrowers into financial confusion, and erasing hopes that their federal student loans might be erased.

This week the Trump administration paused a student-loan forgiveness program, potentially thrusting millions of borrowers into financial confusion, and erasing hopes that their federal student loan…

07/25/2025

If you have lunch or dinner plans, here's an updated look at what you can expect for the rest of your Friday.

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Scattered showers and downpours are moving through The Wiregrass, but more widespread downpours and storms will continue into the afternoon. Activity got off to a slightly ear…

07/25/2025

A 27-year-old woman was hospitalized after an alligator briefly pulled her underwater and bit her hand in a Florida river,

A 27-year-old woman was taken to a hospital after an alligator briefly pulled her underwater and bit her hand in a Florida river.

07/25/2025

Three of the seven charged in connection to a Bibb County child s*x trafficking ring appeared in court Thursday. Those three were Rebecca Brewer, Sara Terrell and Ricky Terrell.

Three of the seven charged in connection to a Bibb County child s*x trafficking ring appeared in court Thursday. Those three were Rebecca Brewer, Sara Terrell and Ricky Terrell.