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Remembering Rod Bramblett, the Voice of Auburn

The Lee County Coroner has confirmed that Rod Bramblett, the Voice of Auburn, and his wife Paula both died in a traffic accident.
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Rod and Paula Bramblett involved in a serious car accident

AUBURN, Ala. (WIAT) -- Rod Bramblett, the Voice of the Auburn Tigers, and his wife, Paula, were involved in a serious car accident early Saturday evening in Auburn. That's according to a statement sent out by Auburn Athletics.
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Structure fire at a home on Fieldstone Drive

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Dothan Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a home on Fieldstone Drive around 5 p.m.
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UPDATED: MURDER - Shots fired on the 400 block of Florida Avenue; two injured in shooting

UPDATE: This is now a murder investigation. One victim, a male, is dead. The other, a female, was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital. No further details are available at this time other than DPD is searching for suspects in this case.
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Headland hosts Under the Oaks

HEADLAND, Ala. (WDHN) — The Heart of Headland provided a great way to kick off the holiday weekend by hosting Under the Oaks. Under the Oaks is similar to Foster Fest except it takes place on the fourth Friday between the months of April and September. The event consisted of numerous people, food, music, and fun. Adrienne Wilkins, Co-Chairman of Heart of Headland, expressed the goal for hosting Under the Oaks.
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What's Good in the Neighborhood: The End of an Era

The last school bells have rung. Gradations are over, so the chapter for the two schools is complete.
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Elba police department dispatch center gets a new look

ELBA, Ala. (WDHN) — The Elba Police Department dispatch center was temporarily relocated.
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Funeral for Dr. Robert F. Zumstein to be held Saturday

The Ariton High School Purple Cats' football team plays at Robert F. Zumstein stadium.
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Enterprise Chick-fil-A cashier hops out a window to find customer's missing cash

ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — We've all heard the running joke of how Chick-fil-A employees go above and beyond with their customer service, but one worker at the Enterprise location decided to take it to another level Thursday.
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Extreme heat now a threat to this year's crop, says farmer

MALVERN, Ala. (WDHN) — The unseasonable heat is beginning to have a negative impact on locally grown fruit and veggies.
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American Legion hands out poppies to support veterans

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The American Legion of Dothan passed out red poppies at Planet Fitness Friday afternoon.
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Fort Rucker pays tribute to fallen soldiers in Memorial Day ceremony

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (WDHN) — Fort Rucker held a Memorial Day ceremony Friday morning to honor the men and women who gave their lives in defense of their nation.
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Two arrested after drugs were found with child inside car

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WDHN) — Two people were arrested after reportedly having meth and a small child in the same car, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
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