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Fundraiser helps teen with Cystic Fibrosis

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:35:00 -0500

MADISON, Ala. (WAAY) A fundraiser at Bob Jones High School Sunday helps support a teen with Cystic Fibrosis.

Remembering Simeon Gray

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:32:00 -0500

DECATUR, Ala. (WAAY) Family, friends, and the community came together today to honor the life of Simeon Gray at Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Record Powerball jackpot up for grabs: and the winning numbers are....

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:22:00 -0500

HUNTSVILLE Ala. (WAAY) - The numbers are in. The winning Powerball numbers are: 10, 13, 14, 22, 52, Powerball# 11.

Grand Re-Opening Celebration at Guntersville State Park

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:26:00 -0500

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAAY) It's been more than two years since a tornado wiped out parts of Lake Guntersville State Park. Saturday, park officials re-opened the campgrounds.

Storm damage reported in Limestone County

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:30:00 -0500

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala (WAAY) - A possible tornado has caused minor damage in several parts of Limestone County. The first report came in just after 2:00pm in the city of Athens where the Walmart and s

Its official powerball fever has hit the Tennessee valley

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:21:00 -0500

Its official, powerball fever has hit the Tennessee valley.

Missing fisherman's body found in Lawrence County

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:06:00 -0500

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. (WAAY) - Dive teams found the body of missing fisherman Simeon Gray Friday afternoon in Spring Creek.

Minor storm damage in Limestone County, Sheriff's Rodeo cancelled for Friday

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:59:00 -0500

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAAY) - A reported tornado caused minor damage in parts of the county from Athens to Ardmore Friday afternoon.

WAAY 31 FirstNews at 4: Friday, May 17, 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:45:00 -0500

Today at 4...when you can find the perfect kitten to join your family and shopping to help animals around the valley.

The Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo kicks off

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:46:00 -0500

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAAY)-Contestants from 11 states are competing in 8 events during the 31st Annual Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo.

Powerball jackpot now biggest ever at $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:31:00 -0500

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.

City planning to buy East Clinton Elementary

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:55:00 -0500

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAAY) - The city is planning to buy East Clinton Elementary School from Huntsville City Schools.

Man charged with raping relative

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:01:00 -0500

DECATUR, Ala. (WAAY) - A man is in the Morgan County Jail, charged with raping a 9-year-old relative.

Alabama unemployment drops to 6.9 percent

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:25:00 -0500

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's unemployment rate has dipped to 6.9 percent.

Acting IRS chief says it wasn't about politics

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:17:00 -0500

WASHINGTON (AP) - The man who's just been forced out as acting chief of the IRS is apologizing for what he calls "the mistakes that we made and the poor service we provided."

Hangout Fest opens Friday in Gulf Shores

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:49:00 -0500

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - It's a big weekend for live music on the Alabama coast.

UPDATE: Inmate Escapes from Etowah County Detention Center

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:26:00 -0500

ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. (WAAY)-- Escaped inmate Justin Hopkins is now back in the hands of the Etowah County Sheriff's Office. Hopkins was captured around 8:30pm Friday night thanks to a citizen that tip

Hangout Fest opens Friday in Gulf Shores

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:12:00 -0500

GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) - It's a big weekend for live music on the Alabama coast.

NRC conducting in-depth inspection at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant

Fri, 17 May 2013 02:37:00 -0500

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAAY)-Federal regulators are still conducting a major inspection at TVA's Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant near Athens.

School Board asks Federal Court to remove desegregation order

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:00:00 -0500

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAAY) The Huntsville City School Board votes to approve asking the Federal Court to remove a desegregation order.

Teacher's aide under investigation in Decatur

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:00 -0500

DECATUR, Ala. (WAAY) Officials at Decatur City Schools are investigating an incident involving a teacher's aide and a special needs student.

Authorities in Lawrence County searching for missing fisherman

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:04:00 -0500

A rescue mission for a missing fisherman in Lawrence County, has turned into a recovery effort.

UPDATE: Arrest made in deadly Huntsville shooting

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:47:00 -0500

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAAY) - Police arrested a Hazel Green man Thursday afternoon and charged him with killing a Huntsville man Wednesday.

WAAY 31 FirstNews at 4: Thursday, May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:45:00 -0500

Today at 4...getting women involved in politics and SoulStock for some weekend fun and fellowship.

Two arrested for trafficking spice

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:30:00 -0500

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WAAY) - Authorities arrested two people for trafficking synthetic marijuana after they seized 900 packs of the synthetic marijuana known as spice.