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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RFK Jr testifies before House and Senate about HHS cuts

17 hours ago | wdhn.com | Vinay Simlot

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – For the first time since becoming the Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Junior took questions from members of Congress. His testimony comes as the U.S. passed 1,000 measles cases across 11 states. In his first three months on the job Secretary Robert F. Kennedy junior has eliminated 1/4 of the health agency’s workforce and cut $11 billion in federal funds for states. Senators say those cuts affected vaccine programs in states.
Democratic leaders poised to oppose Trump impeachment: ‘A distraction’

20 hours ago | wdhn.com | Mike Lillis

House Democratic leaders will oppose an effort by a fellow Democrat to impeach President Trump when the resolution hits the floor Wednesday afternoon. Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), the chair of the Democratic Caucus, said the impeachment push by Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) is not only futile, but it poses “a distraction” from the Democrats’ efforts to sink Trump’s domestic agenda, which is moving through the House this month.
Hawley grills insurance executives about cutting disaster payouts

1 day ago | wdhn.com | Alexander Bolton

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the chair of the Senate Homeland Security subcommittee that oversees disaster management, vented his frustration Tuesday at a hearing where he grilled the executives of two major insurance companies about cutting hurricane- and other disaster-related payments.
Galen Growth Launches 2025 Consumer HealthTech Report, Unveiling Key Investment and Ecosystem Trends

2 days ago | wdhn.com

Consumer HealthTech: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare Galen Growth Redefining Digital Health Intelligence Consumer HealthTech: A Paradigm Shift in Healthcare by region New Galen Growth report reveals $4.5B investment surge in Consumer HealthTech, with Mental Health and Wellness leading the way. Consumer HealthTech is empowering individuals with tools that were traditionally confined to clinical settings, redefining healthcare accessibility and personalization.”— Julien de ...
2025 U.S. Immigration Forecast for Employers and Foreign Workers

5 days ago | wdhn.com

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Watching for flooding this weekend as rain continues across the Wiregrass

5 days ago | wdhn.com | Jordan Ambrose

DOTHAN ALA. (WDHN)– We have seen plenty of rain across the Wiregrass today as a stationary front has draped across the area. While this rain will be beneficial due to us dealing with moderate drought conditions, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Widespread 3-5 inches of rain is expected to fall across the Wiregrass, but higher totals cannot be ruled out. This could bring flooding to the area, especially on Saturday or Sunday, as heavier rain will be expected..
Town of Taylor, Alabama hires new police chief

5 days ago | wdhn.com | Robert Smith

TAYLOR, Ala. (WDHN) — The town of Taylor is welcoming a familiar face back to Houston County as the town’s next police chief. James Brazier was approved unanimously by the town council last week. “He’s embedded in the community, having spent over 25 years with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office,” Mayor Snell said. “He’s currently working as an SRO in Florida, and we are lucky to have him back.
Suspect in Dothan cold case murder pleads for release

5 days ago | wdhn.com | Richard A. Everett

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — A Dothan man accused of killing his wife and dumping her body in a Florida panhandle ditch over 20 years ago is pleading that a Houston County judge dismiss his charges. Court records show Dwight Mills and his attorney filed a motion to dismiss his murder and corpse abuse charges on Thursday. Dothan Police Investigators say Mills killed his wife, Sharon Mills, in Houston County before driving to Bonifay, Florida, and dumping her body in a ditch just after Christmas in 2001.
Rain chances remaining elevated this weekend, flooding possible

5 days ago | wdhn.com | Bryan Boggiano

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Most of us are starting off dry this morning, but an isolated shower or two is possible after 9 a.m.The bulk of our rain chances will arrive after 3 p.m., when localized flooding will become possible. A severe storm or two is possible once again today, producing damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. Rain chances will remain elevated through Mother’s Day weekend before coming back down on Monday and Tuesday.
Walk-The-Dog Forecast May 9, 2025

6 days ago | wdhn.com | Bryan Boggiano

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A few isolated showers are possible this morning, but rain chances will ramp up as we go throughout the afternoon and evening. A few storms could be strong, producing heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and small hail. One or two may become severe, producing damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. The most likely timing is after 3 p.m. Besides that, highs will climb into the middle to upper 80s once again today.