SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.The first wave of an estimated 25,000 asylum-seekers with active cases in the “Remain in Mexico” program will be allowed into the United States on Feb. 19, authorities said. They plan to start slowly, with two border crossings each processing up to 300 people a day and a third crossing taking fewer numbers. Officials with...…SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.The first wave of an estimated 25,000 asylum-seekers with active cases in the “Remain in Mexico” program will be allowed into the United States on Feb. 19, authorities said. They plan to start slowly, with two border crossings each processing up to 300 people a day and a third crossing taking fewer numbers. Officials with...WW…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The mayor of Oakland, California, on Tuesday announced a privately funded program that will give low-income families of color $500 per month with no rules on how they can spend it. is the latest experiment with a “guaranteed income,” an idea that giving poor people a set amount of money each month helps ease the stresses of poverty that often lead to poor health while hindering their ability to find full-time work.The idea isn’t new, but it’s having a revival across the U.S. after some mayors launched small, temporary programs across the country in a coordinated...…SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The mayor of Oakland, California, on Tuesday announced a privately funded program that will give low-income families of color $500 per month with no rules on how they can spend it. is the latest experiment with a “guaranteed income,” an idea that giving poor people a set amount of money each month helps ease the stresses of poverty that often lead to poor health while hindering their ability to find full-time work.The idea isn’t new, but it’s having a revival across the U.S. after some mayors launched small, temporary programs across the country in a coordinated...WW…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting 10,436 deaths related to COVID-19 in Alabama. The state says 8,226 of those deaths are confirmed to be from coronavirus, while 2,210 are probable.The ADPH reports there have been 511,779 total cases of coronavirus in Alabama - 398,796 being confirmed and 112,983 being probable. There have been 2,379,815 diagnostic tests conducted and 125,795 antibody tests. These numbers are as of March 22.In the last 14 days, 148,852 people have been tested and 12,060 positive cases have been reported.The health department also...…BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Public Health is reporting 10,436 deaths related to COVID-19 in Alabama. The state says 8,226 of those deaths are confirmed to be from coronavirus, while 2,210 are probable.The ADPH reports there have been 511,779 total cases of coronavirus in Alabama - 398,796 being confirmed and 112,983 being probable. There have been 2,379,815 diagnostic tests conducted and 125,795 antibody tests. These numbers are as of March 22.In the last 14 days, 148,852 people have been tested and 12,060 positive cases have been reported.The health department also...WW…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Congressman Mo Brooks is officially running for U.S. Senate.The announcement came Monday night at a campaign rally in Huntsville. Among the speakers were Former President Trump adviser Stephen Miller and local talk show radio host, Dale Jackson.Longtime Sen. Richard Shelby announced his retirement in February, leaving quite a few questions surrounding who will fill his seat.Brooks has been making some high profile stops in places outside of the Fifth District. He was in Tuscaloosa in March and has a planned trip to South Alabama in April.Brooks did run for Jeff...…HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Congressman Mo Brooks is officially running for U.S. Senate.The announcement came Monday night at a campaign rally in Huntsville. Among the speakers were Former President Trump adviser Stephen Miller and local talk show radio host, Dale Jackson.Longtime Sen. Richard Shelby announced his retirement in February, leaving quite a few questions surrounding who will fill his seat.Brooks has been making some high profile stops in places outside of the Fifth District. He was in Tuscaloosa in March and has a planned trip to South Alabama in April.Brooks did run for Jeff...WW…

Skip to contentNews4 offers live interview opportunities during our morning, noon, and afternoon shows.If you’d like to be considered as a guest on one of our newscasts, please complete the form below. Once we’ve confirmed your appearance, we’ll send you an email to schedule your interview. Thanks for your understanding and for your interest!Your responses will ensure we have the necessary information to prepare our questions, any necessary special accommodations, and any graphics that may need to be produced ahead of time to enhance your appearance. We can best accommodate up to two guests...…Skip to contentNews4 offers live interview opportunities during our morning, noon, and afternoon shows.If you’d like to be considered as a guest on one of our newscasts, please complete the form below. Once we’ve confirmed your appearance, we’ll send you an email to schedule your interview. Thanks for your understanding and for your interest!Your responses will ensure we have the necessary information to prepare our questions, any necessary special accommodations, and any graphics that may need to be produced ahead of time to enhance your appearance. We can best accommodate up to two guests...WW…

Skip to contentDid you miss a newscast? Heard about a story you want to go back and watch? News 4 has partnered with VUit to make our recent newscasts available online. You can go back and catch a show that you missed.VUit is your home for free, live, local TV streamed from any device. Watch live and on-demand news, weather and sports from your favorite local stations at home and across the country. Plus, catch original short films, live sporting events, award-winning documentaries, daily business programs and entertaining video podcasts, all in one place.Copyright 2021 WTVY. All rights...…Skip to contentDid you miss a newscast? Heard about a story you want to go back and watch? News 4 has partnered with VUit to make our recent newscasts available online. You can go back and catch a show that you missed.VUit is your home for free, live, local TV streamed from any device. Watch live and on-demand news, weather and sports from your favorite local stations at home and across the country. Plus, catch original short films, live sporting events, award-winning documentaries, daily business programs and entertaining video podcasts, all in one place.Copyright 2021 WTVY. All rights...WW…

Skip to contentFriday Night FootballWeek 3 of high school football is in the books, so it’s time to introduce you to the Player of the Week nominees.Friday Night FootballWho showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?Friday Night FootballThe Bobcats and Indians battle it out in a late season Class A cross-division matchup.Friday Night FootballThe 4A-Region 2 crown is up for grabs in a battle of undefeated teams, as the defending 4A State Champion Bulldogs travel to take on the Knights.Friday Night FootballWho deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned...…Skip to contentFriday Night FootballWeek 3 of high school football is in the books, so it’s time to introduce you to the Player of the Week nominees.Friday Night FootballWho showed true sportsmanship? Who had the crowd really going?Friday Night FootballThe Bobcats and Indians battle it out in a late season Class A cross-division matchup.Friday Night FootballThe 4A-Region 2 crown is up for grabs in a battle of undefeated teams, as the defending 4A State Champion Bulldogs travel to take on the Knights.Friday Night FootballWho deserves those bragging rights around campus? Who seriously owned...WW…

Skip to contentMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) - Two Wiregrass natives are serving time for their part in a wire fraud and identity theft scheme. Jalen Kendel Whaley, 26, of Slocomb pleaded guilty this year to one count of Wire Fraud and one count of Aggravated Identity Theft. According to that agreement and court records, Whaley and Courtney Jamal Byrd, 29, operated a scheme where they obtained personal information, including credit cards, illegally transferred that information, and made fraudulent transactions.Byrd, a Headland resident, also pleaded guilty to those charges. Whaley was sentenced...…Skip to contentMONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) - Two Wiregrass natives are serving time for their part in a wire fraud and identity theft scheme. Jalen Kendel Whaley, 26, of Slocomb pleaded guilty this year to one count of Wire Fraud and one count of Aggravated Identity Theft. According to that agreement and court records, Whaley and Courtney Jamal Byrd, 29, operated a scheme where they obtained personal information, including credit cards, illegally transferred that information, and made fraudulent transactions.Byrd, a Headland resident, also pleaded guilty to those charges. Whaley was sentenced...WW…

Skip to contentDOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A federal judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation Center filed by the estate of a resident who died there, court records reveal after arbitration. The lawsuit alleged that the medical facility failed to provide adequate care for Benjamin F. Smith and that neglect played a role in his death.“Mr. Smith suffered a left femur fracture that resulted from a fall at ENRC or around October 16, 2020,” the lawsuit alleged.He died on November 3, and his estate this month was awarded $450,000.00. Attorneys for Smith’s estate...…Skip to contentDOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - A federal judge dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against Elba Nursing and Rehabilitation Center filed by the estate of a resident who died there, court records reveal after arbitration. The lawsuit alleged that the medical facility failed to provide adequate care for Benjamin F. Smith and that neglect played a role in his death.“Mr. Smith suffered a left femur fracture that resulted from a fall at ENRC or around October 16, 2020,” the lawsuit alleged.He died on November 3, and his estate this month was awarded $450,000.00. Attorneys for Smith’s estate...WW…

AdvertisementTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s deputy with one shift left before retirement was intentionally hit and killed by a man fleeing law enforcement, officials said. That man was charged Tuesday with murder and other counts.Cpl. Brian LaVigne, 54, had spent three decades at the department and was set to work his final day on Tuesday, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said during a Monday night news conference.Deputies took 28-year-old Travis Zachary Gabriel Garrett into custody on Monday night. He was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and eight other charges,...…AdvertisementTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida sheriff’s deputy with one shift left before retirement was intentionally hit and killed by a man fleeing law enforcement, officials said. That man was charged Tuesday with murder and other counts.Cpl. Brian LaVigne, 54, had spent three decades at the department and was set to work his final day on Tuesday, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said during a Monday night news conference.Deputies took 28-year-old Travis Zachary Gabriel Garrett into custody on Monday night. He was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and eight other charges,...WW…