New Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screenings
Just days after new recommendations that women should delay having mammograms, one medical group says women should also have fewer cervical cancer screenings. The American College of Obstetricians and
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Jennifer Hampton Murder Update
A WAAY 31 update on the illegal immigrant accused of killing a Shoals woman last year. 20-year-old Valentino Miranda is charged with the murder of 21-year old Jennifer Hampton. Hampton was in Knoxville,
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Lee High Bus Crash Anniversary
Today marks the three-year anniversary of the Lee High school bus crash. On November 20th, 2006, 4 girls were killed when their bus plunged 30 feet off the I-565 overpass and crashed onto Church Street
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Bikes or Bust Revs Up
It's time for the 7th annual "Bikes or Bust!" Mojo from 104.3 WZYP was out on the scissor-lift at 8 this morning. He and volunteers from the Marine Corp will be out 24/7 at Bill Penney on University
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Women's Self Defense Course in Scottsboro
A self defense course designed for women is being held in Scottsboro this weekend.It's set for Saturday from 2:00 - 4:00 at the Rec-Com at 701 South Houston Street. The class will cover defense maneuvers
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Teppco Bows To Public Pressure in Decatur
Over the past several weeks, local lawmakers have teamed up with their constituents to fight against a proposed fuel depot to be built by Teppco. It would have gone right on the old Wolverine Tubing property,
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Alabama Unemployment Rate Nears 11%
Brand new figures released early Friday morning show Alabama's unemployment rate has reached a new high.The new report from the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations shows that jobless rate in October
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Friday is 3rd Anniversary of Lee High Bus Accident
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Families of students involved in a fatal Huntsville school bus crash are marking the third year anniversary of the tragedy Friday. The bus was carrying 40 Lee High School students
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Siran Stacy Sues Over 2007 Wreck
DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) - Former University of Alabama football player Siran Stacy is suing the Dothan/Houston County E911 Board and the estate of a drunken driver who caused a fatal 2007 crash. Stacy's
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Shuttle Inspection Good, Astros Get More Time For ISS Work
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The astronauts aboard the shuttle-station complex are getting some extra moving time. Space shuttle Atlantis has been declared free of any worrisome launch damage. That
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Madison May Have Buyer for Paradise
The city of Madison may finally have it's buyer for the troubled Paradise apartments. A committee recommends that Management Enterprise Development & Services, known as MEDS, take over the complex. If
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Huntsville City Council Considering Buyouts
A Huntsville city councilman is suggesting a that the city buy-out the contracts of it's higher-paid workers. Richard Showers is proposing this to save the city money. The meeting was held this evening. 279
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AAMU Cuts Coming; Lay-Offs Likely
Talks of layoffs are looming on the Hill. But today Alabama A&M administrators gave faculty and staff members a warning that it could happen soon. During a meeting earlier today President Andrew Hugine
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Win Cash and Stay "Home for the Holidays in Huntsville"
With the economy still struggling, there's a great reason to stay home for the holidays, and maybe win some cash. Santa's Village, Sci-Quest, Burritt on the Mountain, and the Huntsville Museum of Art
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Decatur Police Search for Man Charged with Hitting Son
Decatur Police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly assaulted his own girlfriend and son. Police say 34-year-old Lazon DeShawn Seay reportedly punched his girlfriend and 4-month-old son during a
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Jacob Shaffer To Appear in Court
A WAAY 31 update on the man accused of killing 6 people in two states last July. Jacob Shaffer is scheduled to appear in a Lincoln County courtroom Thursday morning for a preliminary hearing.
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Huntsville Not a Dangerous Military Town, Councilman Says
We are continuing to follow a story we first told you about Wednesday here on WAAY 31. A research group claims that Huntsville is the second most dangerous military town in the nation.
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School Swine Flu Clinics Begin Soon
Schools across Alabama are about to begin holding swine flu vaccination clinics. The Alabama Department of Public Health announced that the clinics will begin next week. The nasal mist vaccine will be
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Silas Speaks From Prison: I Didn't Kidnap Baby
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The woman accused of kidnapping a newborn in Nashville and taking him to her home in Ardmore is speaking out. Tammy Silas sent a letter to a Nashville T-V station this week, where she says that she didn't kidnap the baby, but instead arranged to buy the newborn for $25,000.
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Attorney Wants New Trial for Little
Attorneys for former Huntsville Police Officer Wesley Little are asking for a new trial. Little was sentenced to 7 years in prison for possession an altered firearm. He and another officer were also
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Sarah Palin Coming to Alabama Next Week
Sarah Palin's book tour for "Going Rogue" visits Alabama in one week.
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HPD Bust Three for Auto Parts Store Robbery
Huntsville Police bust three people for a robbery that happened last week. Police say 20-year-old Theo Casey of North Carolina, 40-year-old Jeffrey Clegg of Huntsville, and 19-year-old Ashley Brown, also
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Local World War II Vet In History Channel Documentary
The new History Channel documentary series "WWII in HD" began airing earlier this week. It follows the stories of 11 soldiers and a nurse through the war, featuring mostly previously unseen color footage.One
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Pleas Against Golf Course Landfill Fall on Deaf Ears
More than 150 residents came to the Florence City Council meeting on Tuesday night to urge council members to abandon their plans to buy the Florence Golf and Country Club. But, their pleas were not heeded,
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Jackson County Man Busted on Stolen A-T-V
It wasn't hard for Jackson County Sheriff's Deputies to find the man accused of breaking into North Jackson High School on Tuesday morning.According to police reports, 20 year old Danny Lawson Jr. was
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Morgan County Meth Bust
Your tips led police to an apparent meth lab at a home in Morgan County. Louis Cook, Lawrence Lambert, and Michael Lambert were all arrested at Cook's home. Along with the meth, drug making equipment
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Some Shoals Farmers Eligible for Fed. Aid
Bad weather in the Shoals has given farmers fits for months now. Between the recent drought and this summer's glut of rain, many crops were wrecked and several farmers are worried about their losses. Now,
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Huntsville a Dangerous Military Town? "You Tell Us"
Is the Rocket City a dangerous military town? You Tell Us.
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LePard Trial Delayed
The trial of a former Cullman County teacher charged with child porn has been delayed. Trial was supposed to begin Monday for 25-year-old Derrick LePard, but because of a full docket of cases, his trial
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Two Finalists for Paradise Apartment Bidding
A WAAY 31 update on the future of the troubled Paradise Apartments. Two groups are named as finalists in the bidding process for the apartment complex. Management Enterprise Development and Service,
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UAH Policy Change Has Mixed Reviews
Beginning in Fall 2010 freshman and sophomore students will be required to live on the campus of UAH.
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Decatur Woman Arrested for Filing False Report
Decatur police make an arrest on a false crime report. 25-year-old Brandi Garrison is charged with false reporting to a law enforcement officer. Police say on October 6th, they responded to a wreck on
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1 Fired, 1 Resigns After Money Goes Missing in New Hope
A state audit found thousands of dollars missing from the city of New Hope's coffers, and now the discrepancy has cost two workers their jobs.At Monday night's city council meeting, the council decided
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Etowah Co. Authorities Still Looking For Missing Boaz Man
Etowah County investigators are still looking for help finding a missing man from Boaz.The investigation began on November 10th, when 58 year old Michael Winford Williams was reported missing by family
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HPD Bust Five in Downtown Car Break-Ins
Huntsville Police bust five people in a string of car burglaries in downtown Huntsville. 20-year-old Patrick Eugene Franklin, 18-year-old Shamarcus Laquan Suggs, and three juveniles, ages 16, 15, and
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Tax Increase for Franklin County
The Franklin County Commission has approved a one-percent sales tax increase. The tax will help area schools keep some funding after yet a second year of state budget cuts. The one-cent increase will
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Molly Moses Comes Home
A Decatur teenager who lost her leg in a boating accident this summer is finally back home. Back in July, Molly Moses was out on a fishing trip with friends and family when their boat hit something in
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Alabama Rabies Vaccinations Drop to Every Three Years
Alabama pet owners are no longer required to have their pets vaccinated for rabies annually. That's because a new law allows owners to only have them vaccinated every years. Alabama has historically
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Atlantis Headed to Space Station
The space shuttle Atlantis is heading toward the International Space Station. The shuttle lifted off this afternoon from Cape Canaveral. Six astronauts on board will deliver a full load of spare parts
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Silas Enters Plea in Court
An update tonight on the Ardmore woman accused of kidnapping a newborn from his Nashville home. 39-year-old Tammy Silas pleaded not guilty to kidnapping Monday in a Nashville court. Federal prosecutors
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Walls of Jericho in Scottsboro Gets Boost
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's Department of Conservation plans to add about 500 acres to the rugged Walls of Jericho preserve in the northeast corner of the state. Alabama's Forever Wild land preservation
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Alabama Jobs May Not Recover Until 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama might not recover jobs lost to the recession until 2013. That's according to a Massachusetts group that says Alabama and several of its Southeastern neighbors are among
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Huntsville Travelers, Airport Officials Demand Lower Fares
"We want lower fares!" That's what thousands of local residents are saying, and authorities at Huntsville International Airport agree. That's why they've applied for a federal grant in hopes of attracting
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Huntsville Gamers Line Up For Call of Duty
It's the most anticipated video game of 2009, and it's almost guaranteed to shatter sales records for video games set by Grand Theft Auto IV. It's Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 2.The highly popular first
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Virginia Moore, the Real Ace of Cakes
Before Food TV even existed -- with shows about gravity defying cakes and elaborate sugary creations -- there was Miss Virginia Moore. Moore is the owner of Pat a Cake in Owens Crossroads. She's been providing custom cakes for her customers here in the valley for more than 30 years -- thanks to God's Grace.
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4 Women Open No Kill Animal Shelter in Limestone County
A group of five women have formed to rescue dogs that would otherwise be euthanized at the Athens Dog Pound.
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Swine Flu Vaccines Coming to Schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama health officials say they will begin school-based clinics for swine flu vaccinates the week of Nov. 30. State Health Officer Don Williamson said Monday that they are also
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Troopers Warn Parents About Young Drivers
At least two Valley teenagers are dead and several others have been injured in a series of car accidents across north Alabama in the last few days. The sudden spike has gotten the attention of the Alabama
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Focus on Faith "Quinn's Ranch - A Safe Place For Homeless Boys"
For many children across the area living in a safe, happy home is just a dream but Quinn's Ranch in Red Bay is helping make that a reality for many homeless Alabama children. Quinn's Ranch is more
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