Mike Gurspan
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Remembering the deadliest mass shooting in Alabama history
On March 10th, 2009, the deadliest mass shooting in the state’s history occurred in the normally placid county of Geneva. → Read More
Former Alabama principal sentenced to ten years after 2021 crash
After hearing testimonies of drinking and spouse abuse in a courtroom, a Geneva County judge has sentenced the former Elba elementary school principal, who pled guilty in September, to 10 years in prison. → Read More
KKK costume sparks stabbing at Halloween party, deputies say
SLOCOMB, Ala (WDHN)— One man was stabbed at a Halloween costume party in Slocomb over a racist costume, according to Geneva County Sheriff’s Office Michael Harrison Barrett, 18, a senior at Slocomb High School was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, accused of stabbing another partygoer in a fight. According to a witness from the […] → Read More
Alabama mayor asks folks not to post negative issues about their city on social media sites
Recently, Mayor Hayes says a resident posted negative comments concerning the recent installation of several electric vehicle charging stations downtown. → Read More
Enterprise is one of 33 state public school districts chosen for a unique state project
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — The Alabama Department of Education announced partnerships with some 33 school districts in the state. Several are located in the Wiregrass. Enterprise City School Superintendent, Dr. Zel Thomas, along with his administrative staff and state officials held a news conference on becoming what is called a “multi-tier system of supports” school […] → Read More
A neighbor called a “Hero” for saving the lives of two women caught in a burning Enterprise House
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Late Sunday afternoon, two occupants of a house fire in Enterprise were “saved” by a neighbor. We learn that the neighbor risked his own life in order to save the lives of the “elderly” occupant and her caregiver. Sunday afternoon, flames could be seen coming from the two-story house on Bellwood […] → Read More
Geneva Co. native killed in Pearl Harbor returns to the Wiregrass after 80+ years
A native son of the Wiregrass is back home after more than eight decades since his death. → Read More
Fort Rucker helicopter crash: Closer look at the Apache helicopter
DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — The aircraft involved in Monday’s crash, the AH-64 Apache, has the reputation of being the world’s most advanced and proven attack helicopter. The army inducted it back in 1984, and right now, more than 1,200 Apache aircraft are currently in service with the army and international forces. It was the […] → Read More
NEW DETAILS: Inmate that escaped Elba correctional facility caught in Tennessee Sunday
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDHN) — An inmate that escaped an Elba correctional facility late last week has been caught in Tennessee. Local authorities believe that when he first escaped, Johnny Lewis Payne stole an Elba city truck and drove it to the Talledega region of Alabama. That truck is still missing. Once in Talledega, after […] → Read More
Elba city employee arrested for computer tampering
The Elba Police Department has released more details on an Elba, Alabama city employee who they say misused a person’s information. → Read More
Katie Britt’s father talks about Alabama Senate hopeful
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — Alabama’s U.S. Senate race to replace retiring Senator Richard Shelby brings added significance to the Wiregrass. Enterprise native Katie Britt, has been running in second place behind former POW and small businessman Mike Durant in recent polls. None of the Senate candidates were at the recent Enterprise Chamber of Commerce’s Peanuts […] → Read More
Daleville police chief to resign
DALEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN) — Daleville Police Chief Allen Medley has announced he will retire from his post effective March 30th. More News from WRBL In a Facebook statement Chief Medley published Wednesday night, he states that he decided to turn in his resignation because: “I feel that this is the best thing to do for […] → Read More
Coffee County Sheriff’s Office searching for escaped inmate
NEW DETAILS: COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office has given more details on the escaped inmate last seen on Sunday night. Danny Junior Peyton, 47, walked away from a job detail around 2 p.m. Sunday. Peyton is a white male, around 5’2″ in height, around 120 pounds. He was last seen […] → Read More
Unknown man interrupts several churches in Covington County Sunday morning
OPP, Ala. (WDHN) — Wiregrass authorities are trying to identify a man who believes he’s a “prophet” and attempted to interrupt several church services Sunday. WDHN crews went to the Opp churches where the individual visited. Although nothing bad happened, parishioners are still shaken over the incident. Northern Heights Baptist Church Pastor Jonathan Jones recreates […] → Read More
A police pursuit crisscrosses the Alabama-Florida line
GENEVA, Ala. (WDHN) — A high-speed chase involving law enforcement crisscrossed the Florida and Alabama state line several times between Holmes and Geneva Counties before the suspect was arrested. More News from WRBL Quinton and Amanda Hall operate their family daycare near the intersection of Geneva County Roads 4 and 6. On Friday night, an […] → Read More
Southeast Alabama police officers fired after being accused of beating inmate
Two of three officers that were involved in the alleged use of excessive force of an inmate have been fired from the Daleville Department of Safety. → Read More
State investigating into reported Daleville city jail beating
DALEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN) — WDHN has learned a state law enforcement investigation is underway into the Daleville Department of Public Safety. A police supervisor is accused of beating up an inmate in his cell at that department. The issue is compounded because two younger officers reportedly stood by and watched the beating taking place. It’s […] → Read More
Former Enterprise High School principal reflects on 15 years since the tornado
Rick Rainer was the principal of the high school at the time. Some 15-years-later, the horrible images of the storm hitting the school remain just as vivid today. → Read More
Second suspect wanted in 2017 murder of Alabama teacher has been caught in Texas
HONDO, Texas. (WDHN) — WDHN has learned through a reliable source that Darin Starr, the second suspect in the 2017 murder of Sara Starr, has been taken into custody in Hondo, Texas. More News from WRBL He was taken into custody around 1 a.m. Saturday morning in the town west of San Antonio. He is […] → Read More
FBI searching for second suspect in 2017 Enterprise murder
According to an FBI wanted flyer, Darin Christopher Starr, 54, is wanted for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of his former sister-in-law. → Read More