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LMFAO took home six Billboard Music Awards, including top duo or group. Their party rock anthem,

Billboard Music Awards - Night of tributes & who won

It was tribute night at the Billboard Music Awards


A powerful flashlight on your phone!

Power outage in Huntsville and Madison County - UPDATED

Huntsville Utilities restore power to 26,000 customers


Focus on Faith: Centurion Witness Ministries

A local ministry is working to reach area veterans with the message of Jesus Christ.


Standoff in north Huntsville - UPDATED

A standoff on Greenside Drive has ended peacefully.


Jake Cross

Going green and earning green

A local high school senior's passion for nature is helping pay for his college education.


The Tech Guy: Facebook stock & Apple news

Following a lackluster opening day, Facebook stock goes back on sale Monday. Also, Apple may be ready to make news of its own.


Pharmacy robbery under investigation

Huntsville Police are investigating a robbery at the Wal-Mart pharmacy on South Memorial Parkway and Drake Avenue.


Burglars target pawn shop

Huntsville Police are investigating an early morning burglary.


Huntsville Police investigating a shooting

Huntsville Police are on the scene of a shooting in northwest Huntsville.


Murder charges filed after car chase leads to fatal accident

Decatur Police have filed murder charges against a Decatur man after he allegedly caused a fatal car accident.


Cookies to Help Cure Kids' Cancer

On Saturday, the goal of eating these baked treats was to benefit kids with cancer.


Rebecca Pounders

Pair indicted in child porn case

A grand jury indicted a Franklin County woman and a Jefferson County man after law enforcement said the woman sent nude photos of a young girl to the man to entice him into having sex with the girl.


Military vehicles

History rolls through Hunstville

Vehicles from almost every American war were on display at the Veterans Memorial Museum in honor of Armed Forces Day.


Muscle Shoals bank robbed

Muscle Shoals Police and the FBI are asking for help in solving a bank robbery.


Arnulfo Lucas Renteria

Christmas morning sex abuse leads to indictment

Indictments have been issued against a Franklin County man accused of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl on Christmas morning, authorities said.


North Alabama Spay and Neuter Clinic

Raising money for our furry friends

Three local organizations teamed up to raise money for the North Alabama Spay and Neuter clinic.


Homeland Security Bass Tournament Makes a Splash in Decatur

This year, roughly 300 current and retired firefighters, police officers, first responders and military troops are coming to cast a line.


Soulstock Inspires Thousands in Decatur

Organizers say the concert is an opportunity to show Christ to the community.


North Memorial Parkway Texaco robbed

Huntsville Police responded to a robbery call at the Texaco on North Memorial Parkway Friday night.


Medicaid cuts on the horizon

Due to state budget cuts some Medicaid services will soon be limited or cut completely.


Huntsville Police respond to Dollar General robbery

Huntsville Police responded to a robbery at Dollar General on Triana Boulevard Friday night.


Police investigate Whitesburg Drive bank robbery

Huntsville Police are searching for clues in a late afternoon bank hold-up.


Ala. governor signs immigration law changes

Gov. Robert Bentley has signed legislation making revisions in Alabama's immigration law, even though he didn't like all of it.


Truancy mom slams school system

A valley mother sentenced to jail after accepting a plea deal on four counts of truancy says the Huntsville City School System neglected her sons needs and lost focus of what should have been the focus.


New Fire Station Open In Madison

Firefighters in a busy part of Madison now have a brand new, state of the art facility.


Special Needs Students At Sparkman High Enjoy Prom

Prom season in the valley is a special time that has many students putting on their tuxes and gowns to celebrate. One area school is making a special night for students with special needs.


Roy Moore's foundation to defend Ala. town's sign

Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore says his Foundation for Moral Law is ready to defend the DeKalb County town of Sylvania over a demand it remove Bible verses from welcome signs at the entrances to town.


Facebook finishes first day of trading at about where it started

At the end of its first day on the stock market, a share of Facebook stock is right about where it started.


WAAY 31 FirstNews at 4: Friday, May 18, 2012

Today we will tell you how you can help animals in need, a carnival just for children aimed at raising funds for cancer, a free Christian concert in Decatur this weekend and the latest happenings at Burritt on the Mountain.


Dems fighting uphill battle on redistricting

Alabama Democrats failed in the Legislature and in court Friday to stop new legislative districts proposed by Republicans.


Decatur Police crack down on synthetic drugs

Decatur Police are on the hunt for illegal synthetic drugs like "spice" and "bath salts".


Jamison Satterlee participates in his 9th Limestone Co. special needs rodeo.

Special needs rodeo puts smiles on faces in Limestone Co.

Hundreds of students participated in the 9th annual Special Needs Rodeo in Limestone Co.


Samuel Brandon Mitchell

Jail escapee caught in Franklin County

Tips from residents in northwest Alabama led to the arrest of a man who escaped from a Winston County jail.


All Animal Clinic in Colbert County robbed

Police are on the lookout for an armed man who stole several hundred dollars from a Shoals area animal clinic.


Two arrested in Morgan County meth raid

A raid in Valhermosa Springs turns up an alleged meth selling operation.


Alabama unemployment rate continues to fall

Alabama's unemployment rate has declined for the ninth straight month to 7.2 percent for April.


James Willie

Mississippi man arrested in highway killings

Authorities in Mississippi say they've arrested a suspect in two fatal highway shootings that happened late at night along desolate stretches.


Huntsville Lawyer Pens John Wayne Biography

Book exposes turbulent true life of screen icon


Did You Know : Solar Park

Did you know about a new solar park in the Rocket City?


Huntsville City School Board approves school calendar

The Huntsville City School Board approved a proposed uniform calendar for the Huntsville City, Madison City and Madison County School Systems Thursday.


Keith Pitts

Authorities arrest Decatur man on felony assault charges

A Decatur man is in Morgan County Jail on a felony domestic assault charge after his wife was admitted to the intensive care unit of Decatur General Hospital, according to Sheriff Ana Franklin.


NFL to review Rolando McClain case

Oakland Raider was sentenced to 180 days in jail and fined $2,000, but more punishment could come from his employer


Etowah County Sheriff's Office complete sex offender compliance check

Law enforcement agencies in Etowah County have completed a two-day sex offender compliance check.


"Brothers" Behaving Badly: Rolando McClain Guilty

Friends since junior high, Rolando McClain and his buddies were behaving badly on the night of November 30, 2011. They've dubbed themselves "brothers". But, fist fights and gunfire have led to a series of legal convictions for the NFL star.


Police searching for 32 year old Douglas Allen Cole.

Franklin Co. Man Wanted for Running 21 Meth Labs

Franklin Co. officials are searching for a man they believe is responsible for running 21 meth labs in the county.


Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban celebrates the victory over the LSU Tigers during the BCS championship game between LSU and Alabama at the Superdome on Monday, January 9, 2012. (Michael DeMocker, The Times-Picayune)

Alabama meets West Virginia in 2014 season opener

National champion Alabama will face West Virginia in the 2014 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at the Georgia Dome.


Trayvon Martin

Autopsy: Evidence of marijuana in Trayvon Martin's blood

Trayvon Martin's autopsy shows evidence of marijuana in his urine and blood.


Tech Guy : Vacation Apps

The smartphone has an awkward relationship with the family vacation. It's a link back to everything you're trying to get away from. Now, there's apps available that will make it a useful tool to get away from it all.


James Davis, Terri Chamblee

Two arrested after armed robbery at Boaz Wal-Mart

Boaz Police say a routine shoplifting incident turned into an armed robbery earlier this week.


WAAY 31 FirstNews at 4: Thursday, May 17, 2012

Today we will have information on several festivals this weekend from the Town Creek Bluegrass to Scottsboro Catfish. We will also give you the scoop on the Alabama Jubilee in Decatur next weekend. The play is the thing...and we will tell you the upcoming Broadway Theatre League schedule. Bridge Street Town Centre's newest attraction is gearing up for a grand opening tonight.



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