Are you interested in adopting Peanut and Jelly? Click the link below to learn more about them and complete your adoption application! READ MORE>>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/pet-week-joyful-jelly-playful-peanut/

The next class of astronauts was introduced on Monday, and this group has more women than men for the first time in NASA history. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/next-class-astronauts-has-more-women-than-men-first-time-nasa-history/

CHECK THIS OUT: A Delta Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after sparks were flying out of the plane's engines after takeoff in Atlanta. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/delta-flight-makes-emergency-landing-after-sparks-fly-engine/ 

Wiregrass United Way's Houston County campaign chair Jessica Steltenpohl joins us to talk about this year's bus tour and why you should check it out.

President Trump is expected to issue an executive order later this week that declares that the terms of the deal meet the security concerns laid out by the law.

A man has been found guilty of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year at his Florida golf course. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/man-representing-himself-against-charges-trying-kill-trump-will-give-his-closing-argument/ 

Bill Nye, known for his 90s TV series that helped introduce generations of viewers to science and engineering in an entertaining and accessible manner, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/bill-nye-receives-star-hollywood-walk-fame/

UPDATE: One injured, two in custody, one suspect still at large after shooting at Augusta, Georgia mall MORE BELOW ⤵️

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now informing all doctors that Tylenol can be associated with a “very increased risk of autism.”

BREAKING | DEVELOPING: Deputies confirm active shooter at Augusta, Georgia mall

Oklahoma State has fired its head football coach Mike Gundy, who was in the midst of his 21st season with the Cowboys, according to reports. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/oklahoma-state-fires-veteran-coach-mike-gundy-reports-say/ 

Former Auburn Tigers and Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson has died. He was 45. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/former-nfl-running-back-rudi-johnson-dies-45-bengals-confirms/ 

“I don’t want the state to take revenge in my name or my family’s name for my mother.” Son of woman murdered by man now on death row asks Alabama to stop his execution >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/son-woman-murdered-by-man-now-death-row-asks-alabama-stop-his-execution/ 

Federal politicians and political figures are not the only ones vulnerable to political violence, and that is why an Alabama lawmaker says he has filed a bill that addresses the troubling trend down to the local level.

Fat Bear Week has arrived! 🐻 Here’s how to vote for your favorite >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/fat-bear-week-has-arrived-heres-how-vote-your-favorite/ 

Many doctors & scientists were reeling Monday after President Donald Trump went on TV to insist that pregnant women should never take Tylenol and revive debunked theories about vaccines & autism. MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/what-we-know-about-autisms-causes-any-potential-link-tylenol/ 

The indoor facilities at the Wiregrass Recreation Center on 6th Avenue in Dothan are being temporarily closed at this time, Dothan Leisure Services announced on Tuesday.

Ashley Toole gives us the scoop about Library Card Sign-Up Month and what benefits come with a card at the Ozark-Dale County Library. WATCH >>> https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/09/23/news4-morning-mingle-library-card-sign-up-upcoming-events-ozark-dale-county-library/ 

Silk Sikes with Sikes and Son Window Tinting in Hartford shares how window tinting can help you reduce energy costs. WATCH >>> https://www.wtvy.com/video/2025/09/23/news4-morning-mingle-lowering-energy-costs-with-window-tints/ 

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an order designating a decentralized movement known as antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, though whether he can actually do that remained unclear.

Trump to take aim at ‘globalist institutions,’ make case for his foreign policy record in UN speech READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/trump-take-aim-globalist-institutions-make-case-his-foreign-policy-record-un-speech/ 

Justin Stickler and Tommy Tolleson tell us all you need to know about the 2025 Mayhaw Music Festival, a three-for-one event coming up in Cottonwood on October 4.

A high school football player from Michigan is being punished after a viral video showed him jumping on & injuring a player on the opposing team during a JV game. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/23/high-school-football-players-unacceptable-actions-leave-another-player-with-broken-spine/ 

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention reports that juvenile violent crime arrests have increased nearly 30% over the past three years.

A new Associated Press poll shows some shifts in the rankings.

Lawmakers are considering putting a property tax question on the ballot next year. But before voters weigh in, the committee wants to fully understand the potential consequences.

The Stack is a freeway interchange with 32 lanes of traffic across four levels, allowing drivers to move from one freeway to another without changing lanes.

Check out our Week 3 Friday Night Football Player of the Week nominees: Riddge Crawford (Abbeville Christian) Zay Johnson (Ashford) Xavier Harris (Abbeville) John Carter Cole (Wicksburg) Read up on all four players and vote in this story ⤵️

The program, partnered with Jr. NBA, is offered for boys and girls between the ages of five and 14.

Stars Under the Stars event returns in Dothan! READ MORE: https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/22/stars-under-stars-event-returns-dothan/ 

Parents are asked to send each child a daily cold lunch, snack, and refillable water bottle.

The FWC encourages divers, anglers, and commercial harvesters to remove lionfish in Florida waters to help limit negative impacts to native marine life and ecosystems.

Jimmy Kimmel will be reinstated after his suspension following his Charlie Kirk comments, ABC says. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/22/jimmy-kimmel-be-reinstated-after-suspension-following-charlie-kirk-comments-abc-says/ 

More than 430 movie, TV and stage stars as well as comedians, directors and writers added their names to an open letter Monday.

The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy on Monday. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/22/trump-administration-link-autism-tylenol-use-during-pregnancy-reports-say/ 

The organization said it raised thousands of dollars to “support animal care and global wildlife conservation efforts” during the celebration.

Thousands of dollars in cash and several machines were seized as part of an illegal gambling sting at a Pike County gas station.

“In these critical situations, time is very important,” said Mayor Jack Tibbs.

With Kipenzi’s July 24 arrival, Zoofari Parks celebrates not only a new life but also the next chapter in its long-term rhino conservation work.

Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl is expected to retire ahead of the upcoming season amid speculation about a potential U.S. Senate run. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/22/auburn-basketball-coach-bruce-pearl-retire-amid-speculation-senate-run/ 

For-sale signs have been lingering across the Panhandle as home sales slowed, but real estate agents and lenders say the market could be shifting.

“We’ve rebuilt the motel three times,” Peggy told NewsChannel 7. ”When I first bought it, it was really ugly. And then in 94′ the motel burned, and we rebuilt it and then after Michael we had to rebuilt it.”

Alabama, Auburn, & other SEC teams will have a new slate of permanent opponents as part of the nine-game conference schedule that will be unveiled for the 2026 season on Tuesday READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/22/sec-unveil-new-permanent-opponents-during-2026-conference-schedule-reveal/ 

Not only that, football season is in full swing and there’s nothing better than cheering on your team at a tailgate or backyard barbeque... but the last thing anyone wants is for people to get hurt.

The coordinated initiative from the three Commonwealth nations and longtime allies reflects growing outrage at Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza and the steps taken by the Israeli government to thwart efforts to create a Palestinian state.

Happy birthday, Kay! 🎂🥳 A huge milestone for this Panama City woman, who celebrated one hundred years of life. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/21/panama-city-woman-turns-100/ 

Technically, this is a day late, but we wanted to make sure we showed some love to our multi-tool player in the WTVY newsroom! Help us at News4 wish a very Happy Birthday to our very own McKenna Nobles! 🎂🥳🎉

A 32-year-old man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort’s newest park is being remembered as loving, thoughtful and loyal.

September is National Service Dog Month to recognize and celebrate the highly trained dogs that provide critical support to the people they serve. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/22/national-service-dog-month-honors-dogs-who-serve-facilities-that-train-them/ 

Actor Tom Holland was injured while filming “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on Friday, according to several reports. READ MORE >>> https://www.wtvy.com/2025/09/22/actor-tom-holland-injured-while-filming-spider-man-reports-say/