Standup Morgan County
Public hearing to discuss protests in Huntsville
Multiple problems at start of virtual school year
Mental Health Training For School Employees
Special education amid the pandemic
First Day Of School For Madison City Schools
Two schools begin the academic year online
Kate's Forecast
Huntsville Hospital CEO David Spillers and Madison Mayor Paul Finley both told WAAY 31 they support the school districts heading back to traditional school, but it's inevitable that students in schools will test positive for coronavirus.
WAAY 31 en español 12 de agosto
Sophia Borrelli spent the day with protesters rallying over the confederate monument and flag in front of the Marshall County Courthouse.
Sports Director Lynden Blake spent the day working to find out how colleges in north Alabama are dealing with no sports in the fall.
Megan Reyna was outside James Clemens High School after talking to parents about how the first day of virtual learning went.
Marshall County first responders get upgraded radio system
Huntsville Hospital CEO breaks down coronavirus risks to football players
UNA's postponed football season will hurt Shoals businesses
Kate's Forecast
UNA hopes to play four non-conference games
WATCH: Huntsville Hospital CEO, City of Madison mayor give coronavirus update
Fort Payne City Schools students return to class
First day of school in Morgan County
First day of school for Decatur city schools
Wednesday brings another hot and humid afternoon with scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures drop the 2nd half of the week but that comes with increasing rain chances.
First day of school for Ft. Payne schools
First day of school for Fort Payne City schools
First day of school for Ft. Payne city schools
Morgan County Schools gears up for first day .
Dr Michael Douglas, Decatur Superintendent
Dr Ed Nichols, Madison City Superintendent
Kate's Forecast
Quarantined student speaks about school response
Cheer team resumes practice under new guidelines
Coronavirus impact on sports
COVID-19 continues to cancel footall
WAAY 31 en español 11 de agosto
WAAY 31's Lynden Blake spoke with a high school coach to find out if he thinks we'll have high school football in Alabama this fall.
Despite the superintendent's insistence on no additional cases, Lincoln County parents told us they're still concerned after 2 students and 2 staff members tested positive for coronavirus
Doctor Karen Landers admitted several issues the state is having with its coronavirus dashboard and some labs are still catching up.
One family reached out to WAAY 31's I-Team about concerns they have with coronavirus tests and their accuracy at Crestwood Hospital.
Grace Campbell asked Athens High School Football coach Cody Gross what the team is doing after two players tested positive for coronavirus.
Max Cohan was in Lincoln County after getting in touch with the superintendent.
Casey Albritton was in Decatur where the Board of Education had a meeting where they wrapped up some final preparations ahead of the school year.
Jury trials can resume in September in Alabama
Big 10, Pac-12 postpone football seasons
Fort Payne City Schools prepare for first day
Kate's Forecast
Nurses managing workload After Positive Cases
Hospital CEO on back to school
Decatur city device pick up
North Alabama will see a lull in rain after the early morning storms Tuesday but another round of storms will develop by this afternoon and evening.
Changes could come to Lincoln County Schools
Laran Adkins, Fort Payne Transportation Director
Patrick Patterson, Morgan County Director of Secondary Education
Kate's Forecast
Dealing with anger and irritability during the pandemic
Federal probe finds housing authority discrimination
Nurses managing workload after positive cases
WAAY 31 en español 10 de agosto
As school is starting back up, teachers and mothers alike are making safety their top priority.
Conferences across the nation are expected to start canceling football seasons soon, and The University of North Alabama's season may be one of them.
Lincoln County schools resume in-person classes after four positive coronavirus tests left over 85 people n quarantine.
SEC talks about start of college football season
Lincoln County, TN schools may switch to virtual learning due to coronavirus
Sports Director Lynden Blake spoke with coaches on how the college decision to cancel their season affects high school sports.
Grace Campbell was outside Huntsville City hall where she learned the message of Crestwood's CEO wants parents to hear.
Breken Terry was at the University of North Alabama where coronavirus tests play a big role as the university ends its second day of students moving into the dorms.
Chandler Tygard is hopeful high school football goes on with or without college sports
Sources say BIG 10 will call off season this fall
Kate's Forecast
Attorneys Will League and Bart Siniard discusses cases involving brain injuries, such as concussions, and how personal injury cases are handled.
Attorney Michael Timberlake discusses job safety and liability for teachers returning to the classroom during the coronavirus pandemic.
WATCH: Madison County officials give coronavirus update for Aug. 10
Hartselle students return back to school for first time since March
Hot and humid conditions continue for North Alabama Monday and the entire workweek. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon through the evening and evening more storms will be possible overnight tonight.
1st day of school for Hartselle city Schools
1st day of school for DeKalb County schools.
Top stories for Monday morning.
1st day of school for DeKalb County schools.
1st day of schools for Hartselle city schools
WAAY-31 found out some people are pleased with the county's reopening plan.
Lincoln County Cases
More heat and more storms not only Monday, but much of the week ahead.
'Officer Novak served this community with pride and professionalism for over 20 years,' the department said.
A Student and Staff Member Tested Positive for Coronavirus
They Say Things are Different, But Not Necessarily in a Bad Way
The school system is working on contact tracing the cases to see who the two came into contact with while infected.
The groups played music and asked people if they were registered to vote and if they've completed the census. They also handed out mail-in ballots.
The superintendent says custodians will be disinfecting classrooms one more time and wiping down high contact surfaces, like desks before school starts on Monday.
More heat and humidity Sunday with some spotty showers and storms in the afternoon. Rain chances become more widespread for the work week.
Plenty of sunshine, heat, and humidity for your Saturday. Small rain chances return Sunday.
Plenty of sunshine, heat, and humidity for your Saturday. Small rain chances are back in the forecast Sunday.
Coronavirus Impact On Special Education
First Day Of School For Jackson County Schools
Alternating Schedule For Sheffield City Schools
Positive Coronavirus test results have hit South Lincoln Elementary School
Kate's Forecast
WAAY 31 en español 7 de agosto
WAAY 31's Max Cohan spoke to Dr. Karen Landers with the health department about new issues
In the Shoals, the Sheffield City School Board voted to update it's back to school plan.
WAAY 31's Max Cohan reports after speaking with a pediatrician on their thoughts about the return to school.
| County | Confirmed | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson | 13366 | 246 |
| Mobile | 10581 | 212 |
| Montgomery | 6825 | 151 |
| Madison | 5469 | 34 |
| Tuscaloosa | 4269 | 79 |
| Unassigned | 3925 | 66 |
| Baldwin | 3670 | 29 |
| Shelby | 3334 | 37 |
| Marshall | 3194 | 38 |
| Lee | 2708 | 47 |
| Morgan | 2418 | 19 |
| Etowah | 2180 | 34 |
| DeKalb | 1834 | 14 |
| Calhoun | 1819 | 18 |
| Elmore | 1760 | 39 |
| Walker | 1544 | 65 |
| Houston | 1428 | 13 |
| Russell | 1389 | 2 |
| St. Clair | 1363 | 20 |
| Limestone | 1359 | 13 |
| Dallas | 1336 | 24 |
| Franklin | 1297 | 22 |
| Cullman | 1230 | 12 |
| Colbert | 1215 | 17 |
| Lauderdale | 1190 | 20 |
| Autauga | 1162 | 22 |
| Escambia | 1088 | 17 |
| Talladega | 1054 | 14 |
| Jackson | 1026 | 4 |
| Tallapoosa | 875 | 79 |
| Chambers | 847 | 38 |
| Dale | 843 | 29 |
| Clarke | 826 | 10 |
| Chilton | 818 | 9 |
| Blount | 816 | 5 |
| Butler | 770 | 36 |
| Coffee | 765 | 6 |
| Covington | 740 | 21 |
| Pike | 713 | 7 |
| Marion | 582 | 26 |
| Barbour | 579 | 6 |
| Lowndes | 571 | 24 |
| Marengo | 566 | 16 |
| Hale | 485 | 26 |
| Bullock | 481 | 11 |
| Winston | 457 | 11 |
| Perry | 445 | 4 |
| Bibb | 444 | 5 |
| Washington | 444 | 12 |
| Wilcox | 434 | 10 |
| Monroe | 423 | 6 |
| Pickens | 408 | 9 |
| Randolph | 402 | 11 |
| Conecuh | 393 | 10 |
| Sumter | 366 | 18 |
| Lawrence | 354 | 2 |
| Macon | 339 | 14 |
| Crenshaw | 332 | 6 |
| Choctaw | 289 | 12 |
| Cherokee | 276 | 8 |
| Clay | 267 | 5 |
| Geneva | 265 | 2 |
| Henry | 264 | 3 |
| Greene | 252 | 11 |
| Lamar | 230 | 2 |
| Fayette | 223 | 5 |
| Cleburne | 129 | 1 |
| Coosa | 105 | 3 |
| Out of AL | 0 | 0 |
| County | Confirmed | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby | 23625 | 314 |
| Davidson | 20865 | 219 |
| Rutherford | 6629 | 55 |
| Hamilton | 6315 | 55 |
| Knox | 4750 | 40 |
| Williamson | 3607 | 25 |
| Sumner | 3473 | 73 |
| Unassigned | 3117 | 3 |
| Out of TN | 2952 | 16 |
| Wilson | 2339 | 23 |
| Bradley | 1991 | 15 |
| Montgomery | 1986 | 14 |
| Sevier | 1902 | 9 |
| Putnam | 1800 | 18 |
| Trousdale | 1583 | 6 |
| Robertson | 1578 | 20 |
| Hamblen | 1420 | 16 |
| Blount | 1324 | 12 |
| Washington | 1291 | 2 |
| Maury | 1284 | 7 |
| Tipton | 1217 | 10 |
| Madison | 1189 | 20 |
| Sullivan | 1048 | 15 |
| Hardeman | 942 | 18 |
| Bedford | 930 | 11 |
| Macon | 867 | 13 |
| Lake | 794 | 0 |
| Loudon | 754 | 3 |
| Gibson | 735 | 7 |
| Bledsoe | 716 | 2 |
| Dickson | 705 | 2 |
| Fayette | 704 | 8 |
| Anderson | 698 | 6 |
| Dyer | 668 | 8 |
| Henderson | 613 | 3 |
| Cheatham | 601 | 8 |
| Obion | 588 | 4 |
| Jefferson | 587 | 4 |
| Lawrence | 584 | 7 |
| McMinn | 559 | 20 |
| Coffee | 558 | 3 |
| Rhea | 544 | 2 |
| Warren | 540 | 4 |
| Carter | 532 | 6 |
| Lauderdale | 522 | 9 |
| Haywood | 510 | 7 |
| Greene | 504 | 9 |
| Roane | 488 | 2 |
| Hawkins | 485 | 9 |
| Cocke | 482 | 4 |
| Weakley | 482 | 4 |
| Hardin | 479 | 8 |
| Cumberland | 463 | 6 |
| Smith | 458 | 4 |
| Monroe | 451 | 9 |
| McNairy | 388 | 6 |
| Giles | 387 | 13 |
| DeKalb | 366 | 2 |
| Franklin | 338 | 4 |
| Carroll | 330 | 3 |
| Lincoln | 315 | 1 |
| Marshall | 305 | 4 |
| Henry | 299 | 0 |
| White | 294 | 5 |
| Johnson | 288 | 0 |
| Claiborne | 277 | 0 |
| Crockett | 274 | 5 |
| Hickman | 272 | 0 |
| Campbell | 254 | 1 |
| Wayne | 229 | 2 |
| Marion | 228 | 5 |
| Chester | 225 | 2 |
| Decatur | 215 | 3 |
| Polk | 213 | 3 |
| Overton | 209 | 1 |
| Grainger | 204 | 0 |
| Unicoi | 168 | 0 |
| Union | 162 | 0 |
| Benton | 158 | 1 |
| Cannon | 154 | 0 |
| Jackson | 130 | 1 |
| Humphreys | 129 | 3 |
| Morgan | 127 | 1 |
| Scott | 124 | 1 |
| Grundy | 118 | 2 |
| Sequatchie | 113 | 1 |
| Meigs | 108 | 0 |
| Fentress | 96 | 0 |
| Hancock | 81 | 2 |
| Perry | 81 | 0 |
| Stewart | 79 | 0 |
| Clay | 79 | 0 |
| Lewis | 74 | 1 |
| Houston | 61 | 0 |
| Moore | 60 | 0 |
| Pickett | 39 | 1 |
| Van Buren | 36 | 0 |
