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Get your holiday gifts where they need to go! USPS shares essential packing tips and important deadlines to ensure your packages arrive on time this season.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Get your holiday gifts where they need to go! USPS shares essential packing tips and important deadlines to ensure your packages arrive on time this season.
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Grinch arrested in Chilton County, Alabama, charged with attempting to elude Christmas spirit
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December 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Grinch arrested in Chilton County, Alabama, charged with attempting to elude Christmas spirit
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U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman reversed his earlier decision to keep the material under wraps, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Epstein and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell.
Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal records from Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case
Secret grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case can be made public.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman reversed his earlier decision to keep the material under wraps, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Epstein and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell.
“The court finds that there is no genuine dispute of fact that gender dysphoria is a serious medical need,” U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert wrote in her order.
Judge orders Georgia to continue hormone therapy for transgender inmates
The judge ruled that a state law denying hormone therapy to inmates violated the Eighth Amendment.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“The court finds that there is no genuine dispute of fact that gender dysphoria is a serious medical need,” U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert wrote in her order.
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55.
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Following a historic WNBA season and her fourth MVP title, A’ja Wilson earns the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Following a historic WNBA season and her fourth MVP title, A’ja Wilson earns the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year award.
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New federal guidelines on what is considered a professional degree are raising concerns in Alabama’s nursing industry.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
New federal guidelines on what is considered a professional degree are raising concerns in Alabama’s nursing industry.
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Florida lawmakers are debating whether to regulate artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more prevalent.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Florida lawmakers are debating whether to regulate artificial intelligence as the technology becomes more prevalent.
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On this day in 1979, a disease known for causing numerous sores that could lead to death was officially considered eradicated.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/10/this-day-history-smallpox-declared-eradicated/
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December 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
On this day in 1979, a disease known for causing numerous sores that could lead to death was officially considered eradicated.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/10/this-day-history-smallpox-declared-eradicated/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/10/this-day-history-smallpox-declared-eradicated/
Since he first picked up a guitar at the age of six, this blues musician has gained worldwide notoriety for his gifted voice and charisma.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Since he first picked up a guitar at the age of six, this blues musician has gained worldwide notoriety for his gifted voice and charisma.
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Japan assessed damage Tuesday and cautioned people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Japan assessed damage Tuesday and cautioned people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
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Tonight, the Dothan Wolves' hunt for an area championship begins.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Tonight, the Dothan Wolves' hunt for an area championship begins.
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Chief Meteorologist David Paul highlights the Geminid Meteor Shower, which will occur on Saturday and Sunday, and forecasts the viewing conditions for both nights.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/09/news4-first-alert-weather-extra-chance-meteor-showers-ahead/
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December 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Chief Meteorologist David Paul highlights the Geminid Meteor Shower, which will occur on Saturday and Sunday, and forecasts the viewing conditions for both nights.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/09/news4-first-alert-weather-extra-chance-meteor-showers-ahead/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/09/news4-first-alert-weather-extra-chance-meteor-showers-ahead/
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced that they will construct a $6 billion state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Huntsville.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly announced that they will construct a $6 billion state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Huntsville.
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After the Deep South's soaking start to December, Meteorologist Ryan Dugger adds up Dothan, Montgomery, and Panama City's rain totals and compares them to the rain totals of the last two months.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/09/news4-first-alert-weather-extra-summarizing-wet-stretch/
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December 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
After the Deep South's soaking start to December, Meteorologist Ryan Dugger adds up Dothan, Montgomery, and Panama City's rain totals and compares them to the rain totals of the last two months.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/09/news4-first-alert-weather-extra-summarizing-wet-stretch/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/12/09/news4-first-alert-weather-extra-summarizing-wet-stretch/
One person is in custody and multiple people were injured after a shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus Tuesday.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
One person is in custody and multiple people were injured after a shooting on Kentucky State University’s campus Tuesday.
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While sunshine has returned for most, chilly weather remains in the Wiregrass. Chief Meteorologist David Paul has more on the frosty nights and cool days on tap for midweek.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/09/tuesday-pm-forecast-chilly-weather-holds-across-wiregrass/
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December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
While sunshine has returned for most, chilly weather remains in the Wiregrass. Chief Meteorologist David Paul has more on the frosty nights and cool days on tap for midweek.
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/09/tuesday-pm-forecast-chilly-weather-holds-across-wiregrass/
WATCH: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/12/09/tuesday-pm-forecast-chilly-weather-holds-across-wiregrass/
Police officers in Georgia delivered more than 70 packages to residents after a delivery driver quit mid-route and abandoned the parcels.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Police officers in Georgia delivered more than 70 packages to residents after a delivery driver quit mid-route and abandoned the parcels.
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“Make no mistake, Ryan Wedding is extremely dangerous,” said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge at the FBI’s Los Angeles field office.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
“Make no mistake, Ryan Wedding is extremely dangerous,” said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge at the FBI’s Los Angeles field office.
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Check out this month's Chapter Chat selection, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, as Dothan Houston County Library System's Chris Warren shares this classic American short story perfect for the holiday season.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Check out this month's Chapter Chat selection, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, as Dothan Houston County Library System's Chris Warren shares this classic American short story perfect for the holiday season.
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Meet our newest Pet of the Week, Tails!
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December 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Meet our newest Pet of the Week, Tails!
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A young Cottonwood boy battling a brain tumor has received an outpouring of heartfelt letters from across the globe.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A young Cottonwood boy battling a brain tumor has received an outpouring of heartfelt letters from across the globe.
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Georgia to put Narcan in every public school to prevent overdose deaths
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December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Georgia to put Narcan in every public school to prevent overdose deaths
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Join us this Thursday, December 11 for the 18th annual On the Air Blood Drive!
Give the gift of blood and help #TeamWTVY in our friendly battle with the good folks at WOOF-FM.
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Give the gift of blood and help #TeamWTVY in our friendly battle with the good folks at WOOF-FM.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Join us this Thursday, December 11 for the 18th annual On the Air Blood Drive!
Give the gift of blood and help #TeamWTVY in our friendly battle with the good folks at WOOF-FM.
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Give the gift of blood and help #TeamWTVY in our friendly battle with the good folks at WOOF-FM.
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Convicted murderer from Panama City scheduled for execution Tuesday
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December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Convicted murderer from Panama City scheduled for execution Tuesday
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