Beyla Walker

5 days ago | wtvy.com | Beyla Walker

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY)—We are almost halfway through 2025, entering June. While the official start of summer is a celebration in its own right, there are other things people are excited about. Below are some fun facts about national celebrations in June:National Dairy Month - Vegans, this one isn’t for you. began in 1937, originally known as National Milk Month was introduced to encourage people to drink milk. Now, it’s encouraged to try things beyond milk.

3 weeks ago | wtvy.com | Beyla Walker

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Sunday marks the beginning of National Women’s Health Week. The week is designed to educate the public and encourage nationwide conversations surrounding women’s health issues. So, how do you do that in your community? Below are three primary ways you can contribute to change. Hold public seminars —This month, we can educate our peers on increasing their overall health.

1 month ago | wtvy.com | Beyla Walker

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - It has been a long time coming for an area nonprofit that hoped to expand its reach within the community. For 15 years, T.I.M.E. Youth Dothan has improved the lives of area children by showing them that anything is possible when you have some faith. Their new teen center is evidence of just that. Just last year, the faith-based non-profit that mentors youth had a fundraising campaign to raise $200,000 to help them expand to a bigger facility.

Nov 4, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Beyla Walker

Share DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Although neighboring states opened voting polls as early as October 15, Alabama does not allow ballots cast before election day. Certain groups can fill out absentee ballots — but that is not the same as early voting. Now, some organizations are pushing for change. “It’s first responder friendly, employer-friendly, plus family-friendly,” Trinette Stanford, President of the Southeast Alabama Chapter League of Women Voters, said.

Oct 21, 2024 | wtvy.com | Beyla Walker |Anthony Thomas

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - In keeping with its tradition as Your Hometown News Leader, News4 proudly presents its second annual The Pink Plan, focusing on breast cancer survivors. Anchored by Beyla Walker, this 30-minute program airing Tuesday, October 22, focuses on coping with breast cancer and early detection. One guest is Shalona Brown, a schoolteacher who learned during her class that she suffers from the dreaded disease. Brown first appeared in News4′s 2023 Pink Plan special.