WDHN-TV (Dothan, AL )

WDHN is the ABC-affiliated TV station serving the Wiregrass Region of Southeastern Alabama. It is owned by Nexstar Broadcasting Group and is based in Dothan. The station broadcasts a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 21, which is also accessible as virtual channel 18.1 through PSIP. The transmitter is located at the station's studios on AL 52 in Webb. Viewers can tune in to WDHN on Comcast, Bright House Networks, and Time Warner on channel 8, with high-definition options available on Bright House Networks digital channel 241 and Comcast digital channel 431. WDHN features a variety of syndicated shows, including Entertainment Tonight, Dr. Phil, The Doctors, Hot Bench, The Insider, The 700 Club, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

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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.
What role would Alabama play if the United States got involved with Israel and Iran?

6 days ago | wdhn.com | Maddie McQueen

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Retired Air Force Colonel Scott Grant says that although the conflict between Israel and Iran is escalating, President Donald Trump’s announcement Thursday that the U.S. would wait two weeks before making a decision on involvement should be comforting to Americans. “Everybody take a deep breath, OK? We don’t have to get to a decision tonight,” Grant said. But what would involvement in this conflict look like for Alabamians? Col.
Authorities dismantle Florida-Alabama human trafficking ring, Dothan man pleads guilty

1 week ago | wdhn.com | Melanie Mitchell

FLORIDA (WMBB) – A human trafficking conspiracy spanning the Florida Panhandle and Southern Alabama was dismantled. According to a news release, over a four-year period, 49-year-old Chad Cornelius Seymore of Dothan, Alabama, conspired with others to bond adult women out of county jail. Then force them to commit commercial sex acts in Alabama and North Florida. Seymore recruited women suffering from drug addictions at hotels and through online advertisements.
Family, Enterprise police remember beloved chief

1 week ago | wdhn.com | Robert Smith

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — An Enterprise family and police force are mourning the loss of a beloved friend, father, and former police chief. Thomas Jones, known as TD, was a long-time Enterprise Police Chief who passed away after battling stage four cancer for seven weeks. “They gave him two weeks to a month to live, so we experienced a little longer than the doctors thought, so that was great. He got a chance to spend more time with the grandkids, so that was great,” said Justin Jones, Chief Jones’ son.
35th annual Tomato Jamboree Festival returns to Slocomb

1 week ago | wdhn.com | Ashleigh Yuhas

SLOCOMB, Ala. (WDHN) – The 35th annual “Tomato Jamboree Festival” is returning to Slocomb. The festival is offering a range of activities and goodies for everyone, including food and drinks from over 60 vendors, a parade, a firework show, activities for kids and musical guests. The purpose of the festival is to honor and recognize the farmers of Slocomb that make it all happen. The parade will be about 20 minutes long.
Fatback’s is reopening after closure

1 week ago | wdhn.com | Ashleigh Yuhas

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – Fatback’s of Dothan officially announced they are reopening, after they closed last month. Fatback’s closed its doors for good on May 20th, but now they’re swinging those doors back open. They closed last month due to contract terms with their landlord. When they closed, they said they were putting all of their equipment for sale.
Rehobeth’s Red, White and Boom event returns for the sixth year

1 week ago | wdhn.com | Ashleigh Yuhas

REHOBETH, Ala. (WDHN) – Rehobeth’s 6th annual Red, White and Boom event is returning for yet another year to celebrate the 4th of July. The event will have over 40 craft and retail vendors, a free kids’ inflatable area, face painting and over 15 food vendors. The event will also include several musical artists, which include Wiregrass native and former American Idol contestant, Crews Wright, along with a big firework show for everyone to enjoy. The event is completely free, so no ticket is required.
Heat indices are expected to reach over 100 degrees as we continue to warm up!

1 week ago | wdhn.com | Jordan Ambrose

DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN)– Rain chances are slowly going to go down across the Wiregrass, but the heat is on. Heat indices are expected to reach over 100 degrees over the next week as dew points will be well into the 70s. This could also cause some fog in the morning hours, but that will quickly dissipate as we warm up throughout the day. Tonight, low temperatures will be around 73 degrees, and rain chances are going to be fairly low.
Gulfarium CARE Center releases eight rehabilitated sea turtles

1 week ago | wdhn.com | StormSolymallshop Now |Delaney Vega

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Over 500 people gathered at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Tuesday morning, June 17, to witness a milestone moment for marine conservation. According to a news release, the Gulfarium CARE Center returned eight rehabilitated sea turtles, all ranging in size, age and species, to their ocean home after being medically cleared by the Gulfarium’s animal care team.