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NOAA Storm Prediction Center Outlook for this week

Severe Weather Possible, But Threat Chances Low

Severe weather is possible between now and Friday morning, but the tornadic threat chances are low, according to Chief Meteorologist Spencer Denton.


Timothy West is led from the Morgan County Jail following his conviction in December. (Decatur Daily)

Life Sentence for Road Rage Killer

Wednesday morning, Timothy West learned he'll spend the rest of his life behind bars for a 2010 road rage murder in Decatur.


A screen shot of the new Challenger footage (New Scientist)

New Video of Challenger Tragedy Emerges

Two and a half decades after the Shuttle Challenger disaster, a new, never before seen home video of the incident has surfaced.


Efram Adams

Madison Police Officer Charged with DUI - UPDATED

An off-duty officer involved in a wreck earlier this month is now charged with DUI.


Death Row for Dogs

Across the country, drop offs at animal shelters are a growing problem. Here in the Valley, it's a serious problem in Colbert County as well. And dogs are dying to pay the price.


Horse-Drawn Protest at Madison City Hall

A local business owner used unconventional means to try and speed the process of getting a business license in the City of Madison.


Alabama House Passes Statewide Texting & Driving Ban

The Alabama House has voted to ban drivers from sending or reading text messages while operating a motor vehicle on Alabama roads.


Mark Sibbald (Photo : Richard Perigo)

Sibbald's Return to Huntsville Disastrous

Havoc fans who were excited about Mark Sibbald's return to the team may be having second thoughts now.


An Etowah County patrol unit that was broken into

Items Stolen from Patrol Cars Found

Guns stolen from patrol vehicles in Etowah County have been recovered.


HPD Recruiting New Officers

The Huntsville Police Department is accepting applications for its next police academy.


HPD Launches Citizens Police Academy

The Huntsville Police Department is accepting applications for its first Citizens Police Academy.


Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle

Huntsville Mayor Weighs in on Election Campaign

With six months until Huntsville's municipal election, the race for mayor is getting interesting.


Tech Guy : Laptop Shootin' Dad

The latest YouTube video to go viral has sparked some conversation about a child’s right to online privacy. Our Tech Guy Jamey Tucker takes a closer look at the Facebook parenting video and has more on the dad behind it.


New DNA Crime Lab in Valley

From Hollywood screenplays to mainstream crimefighting. DNA is putting criminals behind bars. Next month, a new crime lab opens here in the Valley. Future forensic scientists will learn how to study DNA evidence.


Council To Propose Elevated Walkway in Downtown Florence

The Florence City Council will decide tonight about a walkway addition to the downtown area.


Jane Smith

Smith Still Campaigning Despite Guilty Plea

Madison County Circuit Court Clerk Jane Smith has not suspended her campaign, despite pleading guilty to federal misdemeanor charges.


Keary Chandler

Former Candidate Arrested on Rape Charge

Keary Chandler dropped out of the DeKalb County Coroner's race last week, citing personal reasons. Today, he's been arrested on rape charges.


Church Playground Vandalized

Florence Police are looking for people responsible for vandalizing a Shoals church playground.


Supreme Court Rejects Alabama Grandparent's Rights Case

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from grandparents in Alabama who wanted a court order to visit with their grandchildren.


State News
Alabama health officials monitor unusual outbreak
Alabama state health officials are investigating several cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, a contagious viral illness which has struck the state more severely than normal this year.
National News
Jump in home sales
Home sales rose in January to the highest pace in nearly two years, flashing signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season.
World News
Two foreign journalists killed in Syria
A French government spokeswoman says Marie Colvin and French photojournalist Remi Ochlik were killed by government troops shelling Homs.
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