Michael Rinker

Dothan

Morning News Anchor at WDHN-TV (Dothan, AL )

Morning News Anchor at Nexstar Media Group

Evening anchor and former sports director @wdhn — WVU grad, VA native, #dcrising — Send story ideas to [email protected]

Articles

Police search for missing Enterprise man, ALEA

5 days ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — A 70-year-old Enterprise man has been reported missing, not seen for over a week. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 70-year-old Jimmy Thomas Bell has been missing since June 14. ALEA says Bell was last seen in the area of Kate Street in Enterprise and has not returned. Jimmy Thomas Bell, courtesy of the Alabama Law Enforcement AgencyHe was wearing shorts with an orange t-shirt. Bell is 5’10 and about 200 pounds.
WATCH LIVE: Severe Thunderstorms in the Wiregrass

5 days ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker

by: Michael Rinker Posted: Jun 22, 2025 / 03:33 PM CDT Updated: Jun 22, 2025 / 04:26 PM CDT DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Severe thunderstorms are hitting Dale and Henry counties.
Wiregrass veterans tour war monuments in the nation’s capital

3 weeks ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker |Robert Smith

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDHN) — Several Wiregrass veterans had the chance to visit the nation’s capital to see the monuments that honor the sacrifices made by our troops overseas. Funded and orchestrated by Wiregrass Honor Flights, these veterans were able to visit the Arlington National Cemetery, where they watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. There, our local veterans were celebrated and thanked by other visitors for their service.
Escapee from diversion center captured

3 weeks ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan law enforcement searched for over an hour for a teen who escaped from the Southeast Alabama Diversion Center Wednesday afternoon. According to Rickey Stokes News, the teen was captured around 3:30 p.m. Officers were searching the area of Horace Shephard Road and Highway 231. Troy University’s Dothan campus was placed on lockdown. Troy Dothan is less than two miles from the diversion center, on the other side of Montgomery Highway.
Shots fired outside popular Dothan movie theater

3 weeks ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A large police presence was seen outside the Dothan AMC 12 after shots allegedly rang out Monday night. According to Rickey Stokes News several shell casings were seen in the parking lot, but no injuries have been reported. Witnesses on the scene tell WDHN that police were searching the surrounding area as well as the roof of a nearby building. RSN says that police were able to identify a suspect, that person was taken into custody.
Dothan United Blanks UMA FC 2-0 in Friendly Win, Improves to 3-1

1 month ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker |Tyler White

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan United notched its third consecutive win Tuesday night, taking down LaGrange, Georgia’s UMA FC 2-0 in a friendly match at Rip Hewes Stadium. The Dragons wasted no time getting on the board, with Stephano Campisi netting the opener in the 10th minute. Campisi took a pass from George Jermy, weaved through the middle of the field, and fired a shot from outside the box into the top right corner.
Alleged armed robbery ends with peaceful standoff, RSN

1 month ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Monday evening, Dothan police responded to a home on St. Peter Street on an armed robbery call. According to Rickey Stokes News, that call ended with a standoff, and several people were taken in. That standoff ended peacefully, and it is unknown if anyone was injured during the incident. Right now, of those detained, official charges have not been released. Stay with WDHN News, this is an ongoing story, and more information is likely to come this week.
Troy pedestrian killed after being hit by two vehicles on Highway 231

1 month ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker

TROY, Ala. (WDHN) — A Troy man is dead after being hit by two different vehicles Sunday night. Troopers with ALEA say that 47-year-old Wiley Morse was killed when he was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop. That driver then left the scene of the incident. ALEA says Morse was then hit by another car, a 2020 Nissan Altima, driven by a 25-year-old from Pansey. Morse was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash happened on Highway 231 near the 173 mile marker, three miles south of Troy.
Body found inside burning vehicle off busy Dothan road

1 month ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A body was found inside a vehicle on fire Monday, according to Dothan Police. DPD and Dothan Fire responded to the 3500 block of Napier Field Road near John D. Odom Road intersection just before 1 p.m. on reports of a vehicle on fire. Crews were able to extinguish the flames, but inside, police say they discovered a body. Investigators and Fire Marshals are working to determine what caused the vehicle to catch fire.
Troy Baseball left out of NCAA baseball tournament

1 month ago | wdhn.com | Michael Rinker

TROY, Ala. (WDHN) — The 2025 NCAA Baseball Championship field is set, but the Troy Trojans found themselves left out after Monday’s selection process. Despite carrying a national ranking throughout most of the season, the Trojans were one of the first four teams left out by the committee. Troy finished the season with the 47th ranked RPI, Ratings Percentage Index, the Trojans missed the final cut down to 64 teams.