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Huntsville, AL
Joined November 2007
Mae Jemison High School SG and Alabama commit John Petty with the POSTER as his team beats city rival Lee in the AHSAA Regional Final.
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The sheriff's office said the man robbed a convenience store at gunpoint, then raised his weapon at a veteran in the parking lot. Citizens say they're the glad the veteran was able to use his personal firearm to protect himself and others.
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Marco Rubio: "I want to thank our police officers and firefighters for what they do for America.".
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North Alabama's own @JasonIsbell has big plans for giving back to his hometown. See his interview with @mariewaxel TOMORROW on WAAY 31 News at 10 p.m.
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"If Alabama voters don't get smarter, there's no point in having elections," he said.
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Congratulations to WAAY 31 Chief Meteorologist Kate McKenna and her husband on the birth of their first baby!
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“Look, if you are a biological male, you are not going to be competing in women’s and girls’ sports in Alabama. It’s about fairness, plain and simple," Gov. Kay Ivey said.
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“WAAY is humbled to be honored by our peers. Our full focus is on improving quality of content with a dedication to excellence. The plan is to raise the bar of performance every day,” said Mike Wright, vice president and general manager of WAAY.
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Bernie Sanders' camp says the campaign is, "still assessing" whether to ask for a recount.
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Hats off to @RussellvilleBB @Russellville_HS holding it down for North Alabama and claiming their 3rd straight state title today.
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Madison County has the highest number of COVID cases in the state, despite having the most people vaccinated and boosted.
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"Space Kid" shares special moment with Vice President Mike Pence during #Huntsville visit @VP
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NASA said the estimated 2.1-ounce sample size equates to about 30 sugar packets worth of dirt and rocks. Over the next year, OSIRIS-REx will survey the asteroid using five scientific instruments on board the spacecraft. Photo is courtesy of NASA.
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Austin Robinson is currently in stable condition at Huntsville Hospital Tuesday night.
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A proposed bill would make drug tests a requirement for food stamp recipients.
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for this area. Move indoors immediately. Stay with WAAY 31 on air and at for updates.
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BJHS senior Ford Luttrell tore his UCL in 2016 but never let it stop him from reaching his goals in 2017.
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@SBOROFTBL RB's @___dk9 & @d_mcqueen21 are @WAAYTV Hometown Co-Athletes of the Week → http://t.co/L9VHHZmzv3
http://t.co/3eAboni7N1.
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The four protesters with PETA are wearing hazmat suits in the rain with signs saying 'Bird Flu Kills. Go Vegan.'.
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With all this talk of No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 3 Florida St. we can't forget about @UNAFootball's top-10 opener in Florence tomorrow night.
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Renowned singer-songwriter and musician Mac McAnally came home to help raise money for the Muscle Shoals Music Foundation.
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A WONDERFUL update on Huntsville Police Officer Albert Morin! He was shot 8 days ago and got off a ventilator yesterday. Today, he’s walking! He was talking about wanting to do push-ups, sit-ups and going for a run. Officer Morin said he can’t wait until he can get back to work.
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A Decatur Police officer's words changed one woman's life for the better.
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"This is exactly the kind of thing that makes the American people hate Washington, D.C., and I don't blame them," Tuberville said.
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Do you think a high school student should be allowed to lead a prayer over the p.a. system before a football game?
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Erin Howard is the first student from Huntsville to win the National Spelling Bee and only the second winner from Alabama!
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Former Bob Jones and Bama linebacker Reggie Ragland got some high praises from his new NFL coach.
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Breaking: The University of North Alabama board of trustees just voted to go Division 1 and join the Atlantic Sun Conference.
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3 students arrested in Sparkman High School brawl: http://t.co/eqFI0EtJ9w
http://t.co/M4gLTXMVLI.
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Jones has requested for his pay be withheld until the shutdown has ended and federal employees have started receiving pay again.
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Thank you Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby for your selfless service to our community.
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A grandmother who texted the wrong person to join her for Thanksgiving dinner in 2016 is sharing her sixth holiday with the young man.
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A recently proposed bill would make drug tests a requirement for food stamp recipients.
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Kay Ivey is the projected winner for AL governor over Walt Maddox, according to ABC News.
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Madison city schools are letting at 11:30 for High and Middle School. Elementary schools at noon.
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Revenge is a dish best served 363 days in the making for UAH hoops. They get the win and will play for the region championship on Tuesday
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Alabama crowd cheers President Trump when he said disrespectful pro athletes should get the axe:.
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Bob Jones High School in Madison is the first high school in the country to be accepted into a nationally recognized cybersecurity honor society.
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We sure hope a HAPPY BIRTHDAY is in the forecast today for Chief Meteorologist Kate McKenna! Join us in wishing @kateWAAY31 a great day!
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"Although Sgt. Nick Risner is no longer with us, he is continuing to save lives by being an active organ donor," Sheffield Police Chief Ricky Terry said.
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@HGHSbasketball @Ethan15Stair is this week's @WAAYTV #HIGHSCHOOL #ATHLETEOFTHEWEEK. http://t.co/8aOsfNcsV2
http://t.co/ziAzl0ymZE.
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Welcome Greenwood Family! WAAY 31 will be there all day Tuesday with interviews and behind the scenes details!.
Today my family and I will travel to Huntsville, AL to celebrate 40 Years in the music business. My team has been working for a year to bring 40 artist together to celebrate. I look forward to an incredible two days.
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Today is National Wear Red Day! Our morning crew decided to take part to raise awareness for heart health ❤️ #WearRedDay #HeartMonth
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@emmagresham13 It's for real. But just so you know, we're snowed in up on Monte Sano, so we're safe from a rampage either way.
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Bob Jones Swimmer Andrey Tretyakov Qualifies for the U.S. Olympic Trials next year in Omaha. http://t.co/VPZKsLPcZR
http://t.co/7Kb0IwRc7Y.
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BREAKING: President Trump tweets he will be in Huntsville next Saturday.
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The Rocket City jumped from No. 3 in last year’s ranking, knocking Boulder, Colorado, from the top.
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"I am so pleased that Vice President Mike Pence has chosen Huntsville to host the National Space Council on Tuesday," Ivey said.
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No knees taken at tonight's Super Bowl -- just what President Trump and many other Americans wanted:
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Do you think I-565, between Madison and Decatur, should be widened from 4-lanes to 6-lanes?
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The Nashville police chief described the actions of the six officers as heroic.
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“I encourage Alabamians to take the vaccine – have been since the beginning, but we’re never going to mandate it."
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Courtland residents come out to honor the escort home of fallen Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner @XavierWAAYTV
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Tuberville is still not relenting, according to a spokesperson – not until the Pentagon revokes its policy of reimbursing service members for health care-related travel, which the senator has argued facilitates abortions.
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