Ken Curtis

Dothan

Senior Reporter at WTVY-TV (Dothan, AL)

Ken Curtis joined the WTVY staff in May, 2015 as a senior reporter after spending more than two decades as a news director.

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Dothan school puts teacher’s health at risk, lawsuit claims

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) -A Dothan teacher claims school administrators put her life at risk by denying her access to the internet so she could monitor glucose readings. Jolie Cannon filed a federal lawsuit this month that claims the school system violated her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Cannon, a Dothan High teacher since 1999, alleged her diabetes is so severe she must monitor blood sugar continuously using data transmitted via the internet or cellular service.
Former Dale County Sheriff Wally Olson has died

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - Former Dale County Sheriff Wally Olson died suddenly Wednesday morning of a heart condition. Coroner John Cawley confirmed the death. Olson was 53. Olson served 16 years as sheriff and was best remembered for his role in the Boy in the Bunker hostage crisis, where he helped free a five-year-old from an abductor. Subscribe to our News 4 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning.
Dothan woman murdered sitting on porch, police say

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan police identified the victim of a fatal Tuesday afternoon shooting as Brittney Henderson, a 39-year-old woman. “According to the preliminary investigation, Henderson was on her back porch when approached by the suspect, who only knew Henderson as a neighbor,” Chief William E. Benny said in a statement. He said that following a brief interaction the neighbor, 22-year-old Vincent Phillips, fired one round which killed Henderson. He then left the scene.
Reports: Woman fatally shot in Dothan

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Dothan police responded to the scene where a woman was reportedly shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators rushed to the scene near Headland Avenue in Dothan after receiving word that she suffered a wound to her head. WTVY News4 is not releasing the exact location at this time. Officers immediately placed crime tape at the scene and began questioning witnesses. No additional information was immediately available.
T.D. Jones, longtime Enterprise police chief, passes

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) -According to his acquaintances, longtime Enterprise police chief T.D. Jones died Sunday of an extended illness. Enterprise Mayor William Cooper also confirmed his death and reacted to the news by saying, “He reorganized our department and recruited good people. He’ll be missed. " Thomas D. Jones spent nearly 45 years as a first responder, beginning as an EMT and becoming a Montgomery police officer for about 22 years.
Potentially deadly drug found in stuffed animal sold in Dothan

1 week ago | kold.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Investigators believe they found about 100 pills lodged in a stuffed animal purchased in Dothan. Houston County Sheriff’s Sergeant Brandon Barnes reported that a concerned citizen found the pills inside a Fuggler (Funny Ugly Monster) toy. Barnes said while the investigation is ongoing, he believes a smuggler may have placed them there. While awaiting further testing, Barnes thinks the pills are dangerous and could be fatal if ingested by a child.
Potentially deadly drug found in stuffed animal sold in Dothan

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -Investigators believe they found about 100 pills lodged in a stuffed animal purchased in Dothan. Houston County Sheriff’s Sergeant Brandon Barnes reported that a concerned citizen found the pills inside a Fuggler (Funny Ugly Monster) toy. Barnes said while the investigation is ongoing, he believes a smuggler may have placed the pills inside the toy. While awaiting further testing, Barnes thinks the pills are dangerous and could be fatal if ingested by a child.
Motorcyclist killed in Dale County wreck

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) - A motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon in Ozark when a vehicle crashed into his bike along a busy highway. Dale County Coroner John Cawley told WTVY News4 the accident happened along U.S. 231 at West Roy Parker Road. He said the initial indications were a car failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The victim’s name will be released after authorities notify relatives of the death. Investigators, as of late Sunday, were continuing to collect evidence.
Gunfire erupts in Dothan wounding two

1 week ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -According to initial reports, at least two people were wounded by gunfire in Dothan late Saturday. Officers rushed to Lake Street a few minutes before 10 o’clock. Before they arrived, at least one victim had been taken from the scene to a hospital by an acquaintance, with updated reports that gunfire may have wounded a second person. The extent of the injuries was not immediately available.
Dale County woman murders husband with children nearby, sheriff says

2 weeks ago | wtvy.com | Ken Curtis

ARITON Ala. (WTVY) -A Dale County woman faces murder charges alleging that she shot her husband as he slept with several children in the home. “We received the call about 2:30 a.m. on Saturday and found the victim had died by the time we arrived,” Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum told WTVY News4. Charged with murder is Annie Huffstutler of Ariton, who is held without bond, pending an initial court appearance.