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Chase Christian Miller

Escaped Houston County inmate captured

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ken Curtis
25-year-old Chase Miller, on the run since Saturday, had been the target of massive manhunts in Houston and Dale Counties.

News

MGN

Florida wreck claims life of Dothan man

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ken Curtis
The one-vehicle accident happened before 4 o’clock along State Highway 79 in Washington County.

News

Houston County deputies search for escaped inmate Chase Miller on March 25, 2023

Escaped Houston County inmate eludes capture for second time

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 9:00 PM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
Officers believe Chase Miller is the man who led them through Dale County at 100 miles per hour in a stolen pickup he jumped from in Daleville only hours after escaping the Houston County Jail.

News

Chase Christian Miller

Sheriff: Investigation will determine how inmate escaped Houston County Jail

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
It is not the first time that Chase Miller has been on the run. He led officers on a February 7 high-speed Dale County chase as they sought him in the robbery of Midland City convenience store.

Alabama

This day in Alabama history: Selma to Montgomery March

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:16 PM CDT
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By James Hayes
On March 25, 1965, thousands of nonviolent demonstrators, led by Martin Luther King Jr., arrived at the capitol steps in Montgomery

News

Officers search for escaped jail inmate suspected of robbing store

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 1:57 PM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
The inmate is 25-year-old Chase Miller, according to RSN. Records show he is awaiting trial on one count of Receiving Stolen Property.

News

Morgan Co. man killed during severe storms Friday

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:51 AM CDT
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By Charles Montgomery
The man was partially stuck in the mud when a trailer overturned on him.

Alabama

Storms cause minor Houston County damage

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:33 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
High winds—possibly tornadoes—caused structural damage but no injuries.

Alabama

Alabama Power offering new incentive for electric vehicle purchasers

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Steve Crocker
The utility is offering a $500 rebate to buyers of electric vehicles who install a charging station at their homes.

Agriculture

South Ga. representative aims to protect farmer safety nets in new farm bill

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:34 PM CDT
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By Jim Wallace
A South Georgia U.S. representative told WALB he's concerned about farmers not having financial safety nets under certain proposed plans for farm bill money.
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Alabama

U.S. Marshals Service train law enforcement in Birmingham

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:29 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
Leaders say their main goal for the classes is to better prepare officers for potentially dangerous, real-world scenarios.

Alabama

Auburn boy with rare brain malformation needs community’s vote in Great Bike Giveway

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:04 PM CDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
Six-year-old Emmett Belcher was born with a rare genetic brain malformation called heminmegaloencephaly.

Crime

Attempted murder arrest made in Ozark

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:48 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
28-year-old Demetrick Culver was accused by investigators of shooting multiple times into his ex-girlfriend’s residence while she and her children were inside.

Politics

Lawmakers address states abortion plan

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
An Alabama senator has filed two bills to change the state’s abortion laws. Alabama has some of the strictest abortion laws in the country and Republican leaders say they want to keep this a pro-life state.

Alabama

Alabama February unemployment rate ties record low

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:01 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
According to a Friday release from the Governor’s office, the 2.5% rate represents a decrease in unemployment in the state over the last month and the last year, with around 56,221 recorded people currently unemployed in Alabama.

Military

Fort Rucker name change confirmed for April

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
According the the release from the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker Public Affairs Office, the ceremony to rename Fort Rucker to Fort Novosel will take place on April 10 at Veterans Park on post at the fort.

Crime

Walton County man arrested after stealing vehicle, leading chase

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
Deputies were able to find a vehicle matching the description of the stolen truck as it was traveling north on Florida Highway 79.

Crime

Multi-county pursuit ends with two arrested in Holmes County

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
The chase continued north of Bonifay and came to an end on Florida Highway 79 in the area of Wrights Creek when law enforcement were able to perform a PIT maneuver.

Alabama

Multiple units respond to Geneva house fire

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
According to officials, multiple units were called to the scene of a structure fire in Geneva around 10:45 a.m.

Crime

Midland City Police child endangerment suspect captured

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:18 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
John Charles Schuler is wanted on two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

Politics

Alabama lawmakers proposing bill to ban holding phones while driving

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:17 PM CDT
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By Reagan Ranzer
In Alabama, it is currently against the law to text and drive… but during the legislative session this week a proposed bill could make it illegal to hold, record with or view your phone while driving.

News

Road closures planned for downtown Enterprise

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:54 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
Two road closures are expected to begin Monday, March 27 and could impact traffic in and around downtown Enterprise.

National

House GOP passes parents’ rights bill in clash over schools

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and STEPHEN R. GROVES
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has made the bill — labeled the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act — a top priority during the early weeks of his tenure atop the House.

Crime

Stabbing in Callaway, suspect arrested

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:36 AM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
A man is in custody after deputies say he stabbed his grandparents.

Education

Student with ‘airsoft gun’ detained at Opp High School

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:19 AM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
A student at Opp High School was detained and later removed from campus after being found with an “airsoft gun.”

Crime

Police: Dothan woman charged with killing her friend

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:16 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
A Dothan woman faces charges that she caused the death of a friend while driving under the influence of controlled substances.

Alabama

Bill in Ala. Legislature would allow parents to claim unborn child as dependent

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:27 PM CDT
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By Josh Gauntt
Alabama’s 2023 legislative session is underway. A bill working its way through the legislature could allow you to claim an unborn child on your tax return.

Florida

PCB making changes to Aviation Ordinance to include drones

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:05 PM CDT
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By Allison Baker
According to the ordinance, once passed operating an aircraft over private property at an elevation between 0ft and 500ft above ground level without permission of the owner will be prohibited. The first offense for operating a drone in violation of the proposed ordinance is a $250 fine.

News

Experts offer fire safety tips after recent string of home fires

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:43 PM CDT
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By Taylor Pollock
You may have recently noticed lots of News4 reports on house fires in the Wiregrass.

Crime

Arrests made in Coffee County drug sting involving fentanyl

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
Around 35 grams of fentanyl and 1400 grams of marijuana were recovered, as well as two handguns and one rifle.

Politics

Ala. House approves mandatory minimum sentences for fentanyl

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
The war on fentanyl continues in the Alabama Statehouse.

Crime

Dothan Police: 26 arrests in “Operation Spring Cleaning”

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
Dothan PD praised the operation as “a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in the area.

Crime

Human trafficking sting leads to 6 arrests in Henry County

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:41 PM CDT
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By Ty Storey
The sting, dubbed Operation “SafeHouse,” focused on going after human trafficking in Henry County.

Community

WATCH: “The Springs” performing at 2023 Rattlesnake Rodeo

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
A Nashville band with ties to Enterprise will be performing in the Wiregrass this weekend.

Alabama

2 Shelby County sheriff’s deputies shot; suspect identified

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:15 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
It happened at 3125 Bradford Place Wednesday morning.

Community

New time announced for Enterprise Spring Festival at the Monument

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:07 PM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
The family-friendly event includes more than 100 vendors along Main Street, several booths with free children’s activities, photo opportunities with the Peep bunny mascot, and more.

National

Financial expert explains real estate equity bonds

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
Investing is a great tool to build long-term wealth, the key is identifying which opportunities are best suited for your financial goals. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert about an often-overlooked investment area: real estate equity bonds.

Georgia

Former Doctors Hospital building to become freestanding children’s hospital

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:08 PM CDT
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By Jessie Gibson
Piedmont Columbus Regional has announced plans to create the region’s only freestanding Children’s Hospital in the former Doctors Hospital building.

Georgia

Gov. Kemp signs Senate Bill 140 into law

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:14 PM CDT
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By Alexandra Parker
Gov. Kemp has signed a bill banning some gender-affirming healthcare for minors into law.

Crime

ALEA warns of fraudulent phone calls

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
According to ALEA, the individual(s) is posing as a law enforcement officer over the phone, attempting to scam registered sex offenders and gather funds.

Alabama

Fentanyl bill passes House will move to Alabama Senate

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
A bill to create mandatory minimum sentences for possession of fentanyl will now go forward to a Senate committee.

News

News4Now: Wiregrass Weekends

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:34 AM CDT
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By WTVY Staff
Join NEWS 4 LIVE at 11:00 a.m. for a look at what’s going on in the community.

Crime

Dothan man faces 13 charges after causing multiple wrecks, police say

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:28 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
Dothan police have charged a man with allegations related to multiple wrecks they say he caused.

Features

Wiregrass Pastor continues serving congregation from Alaska

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:05 AM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
Things have looked a little unusual for Sunday services.

Alabama

Four Auburn Univ. female students report possible drugging by rideshare driver

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:00 PM CDT
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By Jatavia O'Neal
Auburn University’s Campus Safety and Security announced they had received a report of four female students possibly being drugged.

Politics

Bill before Alabama lawmakers would streamline adoption process

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:26 PM CDT
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By Erin Davis
With abortions now illegal in Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey and Republican leaders say streamlining the adoption process is a priority.

Florida

Washington County schools paying students for Saturday School

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By Allison Baker
A school board member said the program is for 11th and 12th graders, at Vernon and Chipley High School students who are at risk of not graduating.

Crime

Man found guilty for murder, firearm charges

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By WJHG Newsroom
A jury found a Holmes County man guilty of murder and firearm charges Wednesday, according to the State Attorney Office.

National

Bipartisan support emerges for Senate railroad safety bill

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads emerged Wednesday as senators heard fresh testimony on the fiery hazardous train derailment last month on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.

National

Report: Fraudsters sent 225 billion spam texts in 2022

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:43 PM CDT
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By Caresse Jackman
Americans received an estimated 225 billion spam texts last year, a 157% increase over 2021 according to spam call blocker Robokiller. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman shares how federal regulators plan to tackle this emerging issue and tips to keep your money safe when a suspicious call or text comes your way.
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