FirstNews at Eleven

John Patrick Dudley

Huntsville Police : Standoff suspect also responsible for credit union robbery

Investigators believe the man who held police at bay for several hours Sunday was also responsible for robbing the North Alabama Educator's Credit Union on Friday.


Focus on Faith: Centurion Witness Ministries

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


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.


Rolando McClain in Decatur Municipal Court

Rolando McClain found guilty

NFL star Rolando McClain has been found guilty on four charges against him.


Jarodias Willingham

Willingham pleads guilty

Jarodiaus Willingham has entered a guilty plea in an assault case that also involves a former Alabama Crimson Tide star.


SoulStock President Phillip Presley

Focus on Faith: Steven Curtis Chapman, Superchick Coming to SoulStock 2012

SoulStock returns to Point Mallard Park in Decatur this weekend, and organizers say the Christian music and worship event is bigger and better than ever.


American Smoketree

WAAY to Grow : American Smoketree

Harvey returns to take your calls and talk about the American Smoketree.


Damaged Windows Replaced at U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Earlier in May, shots were fired into the Davidson Center at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Bullets damaged three windows facing Interstate 565. On Wednesday, the damaged windows were replaced.


Joey Parker, Eddie Sisk

Madison County Commission race will have recount after all

The Madison County GOP has overturned the decision of the Executive Committee, and wants a recount to settle the race between Eddie Sisk and Joey Parker.


Hammad Memon arrives at the Madison County Jail on April 18th

Hammad Memon trial continued

Judge Karen Hall has granted a motion to delay the trail of the accused Discovery Middle School killer.


Aladin Beshir

Focus on Faith: Combating Islamophobia

Federal law enforcement agencies are joining with local Islamic groups to dispel some of the myths about what it means to be Muslim.


Decatur Board of Education

Decatur Superintendent to be named Thursday afternoon

A missing school board member has delayed a decision on the new Superintendent until later this afternoon.


Yousef Ali Algadi

4 arrested in connection with black market grocery scheme

Huntsville Police have named the four suspects they believe have been stealing items from grocery stores, then reselling them in gas stations.


Kousa Dogwood

WAAY to Grow : Kousa Dogwood

Nikki joins Meredith to talk about squash, tomatoes, beans, peas, okra and the Kousa Dogwood.


Patrick Jones Law Office

Lawyer's office targeted by arsonist

An early morning fire at a Huntsville attorney's office appears to be the deliberate work of an arsonist, according to police.


WANTED: Adam Mayes

As you drive around the valley you may see some FBI wanted signs on digital billboards. Here is the story behind the face.


Governor Bentley signs the texting while driving ban into law on May 8th, 2012 (Governor Bentley's Office)

Bentley signs statewide texting while driving ban - UPDATED

Gov. Robert Bentley has signed into law a measure banning texting while driving on public roads in Alabama.


A musical performance at the 2011 Older Americans Festival in New Market

Older Americans Festival Thursday

The annual Older Americans Festival is underway in Madison County Thursday.


May 2012 Graduating Class of Christian Women's Job Corps

Focus on Faith: Graduation Dreams

Armed with their education and their faith, the new graduates of the Christian Women's Job Corps program are ready to take on the world.


Kristi Thurman

Woman accused of poisoning Grandmother's milk

Decatur Police say they arrested and charged a woman with assault after she poured camping fuel into her grandmother's milk, making her ill.


Frightening Field Trip to USSRC

A parent recalls her frightening experience as shots were fired into the Saturn V Hall at the Space & Rocket Center.


Shots fired at US Space & Rocket Center - UPDATED

Investigators have released new information in the Thursday morning shooting at the Davidson Center that struck the Saturn V Rocket.


Matthew Fox at the Colbert County Courthouse on May 3rd

Trial date set for Ronald Weems

The man accused of killing Amanda Taylor, and enlisting friends to mutilate and dispose of the body was in court Thursday morning.


Westminster Christian Academy

Focus on Faith: Westminster Christian Academy

A local Christian school is looking to the future with an eye toward growth.


Fighting Crime with Facebook

A Huntsville resident fed up with crime has turned to Facebook to rally the community behind his cause.


Don't be afraid to mix in some peppers for color this summer

WAAY to Grow : Planting Summer Annuals

Nikki is filling in for Harvey this week, and has tips about when and how to plant summer annuals, and how to spot the effects of drought stress.


Eddie Sisk

Recount cancelled by local GOP

Wednesday's scheduled recount between Madison County Commission candidates Eddie Sisk and Joey Parker was called off at the late minute.


Mitchell Dendy

Sylvania Mayor resigns

Less than a week after being fired from his position at the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department, Sylvania Mayor Mitchell Dendy has resigned from office


Unpaid Property Taxes Put Record Numbers on the Auction Block

A record number of property owners in Madison County have failed to pay their 2011 property taxes and are in danger of having their property auctioned off on the courthouse steps. ARE YOU ON THE LIST?


Lady Liberty Came to Life for one Valley Elementary School

Lady Liberty stopped by a valley elementary school this morning to teach kids about patriotism.


Focus on Faith: Forming Relationships Out of Ruin

The bond formed between some tornado victims and the congregations that assisted them still exists even a year later.


Splash Pad comes to “EveryBody Can Play” Park

A way to stay cool in the summer months is in the works in Huntsville.


Jerrelle Gladden

School burglar caught in the act.

A 28 year old man is behind bars after an early morning break-in at a Huntsville school.


Heather Davis

Tennessee homicide suspect caught in Madison County - UPDATED

A woman wanted in Tennessee for Criminally Negligent Homicide was arrested late Wednesday afternoon in north Alabama.


Azaleas

WAAY to Grow : Azaleas

Harvey talks about the popular spring time plant, and gives us his tips of the week.


Mitchell Dendy

First on 31 : Sexual harassment, misconduct allegations lead to Dendy termination - UPDATED

A DeKalb County Sheriff's jail administrator, who is also a small town mayor, has been terminated after sexual harassment and misconduct allegations came to light.


Crash at Charity Lane Intersection Claims Another Life

After the second fatal accident at the Charity Lane and Highway 431 intersection in just six weeks, residents and commuters say the new traffic signal is needed now more than ever.


Aaron Jamar Robinson

UNA student indicted for Rape, Sodomy

A Lauderdale County grand jury has ruled that there is enough evidence to move forward with a trial.


18 wheeler wreck causes traffic problems on Governor's

A scary morning for a truck driver and his passenger along Governor's Drive.


Todd Brown's Uncle John Lavender joins hands with other family members in court to face Memon.

Brown Family Reacts to Memon Case

The family of Todd Brown says Hammad Memon never should have been released from jail. They say in their minds, the court gave Memon a license to flee the country.


Thousands of prescription painkillers stolen during pharmacy burglary

Russellville Police are searching for suspects after a break-in earlier this week.


Hammad Memon in court on April 19th

Memon's bond revoked

Just 14 hours after arriving in Madison County, accused Discovery Middle School killer Hammad Memon went before a Madison County Judge.


Divorce Bill Focuses on Children

Alabama House Bill 482 could require parents seeking a divorce to take mandatory classes that would teach them to prioritize their children and set aside conflict.


Sparkman Middle School on Tuesday

Crews respond to fire at Sparkman Middle School - UPDATED

Madison County fire officials have released new information about a situation at Sparkman Middle School.


Greenhill accident scene (TimesDaily.com)

Woman struck & killed in Greenhill - UPDATED

The investigation is underway after a woman was hit by a car on Highway 43 Tuesday morning.


Nursing Home Residents At Risk

A federal investigation finds big gaps in nursing homes' disaster plans and shows many in disaster prone states are at risk when catastrophe strikes.


Scrushy staying in Texas halfway house

Former HealthSouth chief executive Richard Scrushy is out of a federal prison in Texas and is now living into a halfway house for prisoners.


Members of Agape Community Worship Center plan an upcoming youth rally

FOF: Amazed Youth Rally

The congregation of Agape Community Worship Center in Maysville may be small, but the members have big plans for their upcoming Amazed Youth Rally.


Alabama Pre-K: Best in Nation

A report released this week gives high marks to Alabama's state funded pre-kindergarten. But, the acclaimed program is struggling to reach every child who needs it.


Developer Gets the Go Ahead After Zoning Dispute

A three year long battle over the rezoning of land destined for a subdivision is finally over. The developer says the whole thing started because residents were misinformed.


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