Best of WOOF FM

Houston County EMA  "Message from Mark Powell"

Misty Morgan & John Houston  Dickey's Barbecue Pit   "Dickey's Duck"

"The Game Plan with Lance Griffin" is the definitive morning huddle for sports fans in the Wiregrass. More than just scores and stats, Lance provides a community forum where fans can celebrate victories and process local news together. This entry highlights the show’s emotional range and local connection: moving from a poignant, respectful tribute to wrestling legend and Hulk Hogan (who go...

Ben Robertson  Affordable Homes of Dothan  "Talking Turkey"   Commercial

Misty & Derrick in the Morning Chemistry is the core of "Misty & Derrick in the Morning." This montage demonstrates the show’s unique ability to turn unscripted listener interactions into "watercooler moments"—whether it’s teasing a caller about his "axe-wielding" dating profile or a teenage contestant giving the hosts attitude during a game. The entry highlights th...

Restoring the Magic: The Journey to the North Pole For children recovering from trauma and abuse, the holidays can be a difficult time. This entry of  Community Information s howcases how 99.7 WOOF FM serves as a bridge between local charities and the community at large. Host Deborah Pearson interviews Shelley Linderman about the "Journey to the North Pole," a heavily coordinated event tra...

BEST HARD NEWS: Recurring Danger: The Jason Murphy Indictment This entry highlights WOOF FM's dedication to tracking high-profile offenders in the Wiregrass area. Deborah Pearson delivers a detailed update on Jason Andrew Murphy, who faces new charges for allegedly threatening to kill county deputies. By connecting these new threats to Murphy's violent past involving high-powered weaponry,...

Nominee: Deborah Pearson (99.7 WOOF-FM) "The News Voice of the Wiregrass" Deborah Pearson is more than a news anchor; she is the trusted voice of the Wiregrass. In a year defined by both community challenges and celebrations, Deborah demonstrated exceptional range, moving seamlessly from hard-hitting breaking news to heartwarming human interest stories. Her reporting goes beyond the headli...

BREAKING NEWS COVERAGE - Tornado Strikes Dothan Prep Academy (March 31 2025) Minutes after a tornado touched down in Southeast Dothan, WOOF FM’s Deborah Pearson was live on the scene at Dothan Prep Academy, where the storm had caused significant structural damage while classes were in session. This entry captures the chaotic initial moments of the disaster response. Pearson secures immediate, on-s...

REGULARLY SCHEDULED NEWSCAST - WOOF FM Morning News with Deborah Pearson: June 12, 2025 This submission exemplifies WOOF FM’s commitment to delivering a complete picture of life in the Wiregrass during the morning drive. Anchor Deborah Pearson opens with hard news, detailing a major drug trafficking arrest in Enterprise following a long-term probe and a critical-injury crash involving a fleeing su...