DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — After two years of conversations, community stories and plenty of time in the pink chair, Katelyn Long is signing off as host of What’s Happening Wiregrass.
Long announced her departure during a special final episode of the Wiregrass Daily News podcast, taking time to reflect on the people she has met and the connections she has made during her time as host.
“I have had the most amazing time being the host of Wiregrass Daily News and, of course, What’s Happening Wiregrass,” Long said. “This experience has been truly, truly amazing.”
During her time as host, Long welcomed representatives from organizations across Dothan and the Wiregrass, giving them an opportunity to talk about local events, programs and community projects.
“Over the past two years of doing the interviews with all of these organizations, I’m just thankful that I’ve been able to help get the word out about your events and about all the things,” Long said.
For those of us at Wiregrass Daily News, saying goodbye is bittersweet.
“I’ve truly enjoyed having Katelyn as a coworker and all the conversations we’ve shared along the way,” Sharla Fletcher said. “I’ll miss her positive energy and the personality she brought to our team. Katelyn, I know your next adventures will be grand, and I can’t wait to see the outcome. You will definitely be missed.”
While Long is leaving the host’s chair, What’s Happening Wiregrass will continue with Jenn McClin taking over as host.
Long introduced McClin during her farewell and said she is looking forward to seeing her step into the role.
“She’s going to do great, and I can’t wait for y’all to meet her and get to know her,” Long said.
Long closed her final episode with a simple farewell to the community she has spent the past two years highlighting.
“This is Katelyn with What’s Happening Wiregrass, signing off,” she said.
