Thursday, May 24 2012 11:13 PM EDT2012-05-25 03:13:44 GMT
A search is underway for the person who robbed the Gamestop on Sparkman Drive in Huntsville. The robbery happened about around 9 p.m. Thursday. Police are on the scene questioning witnesses. A K-9 unitMore >>
A search is underway for the person who robbed the Gamestop on Sparkman Drive in Huntsville on Thursday night.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:34 PM EDT2012-05-25 02:34:14 GMT
An accidental shooting has left 11-year-old Devin Grady fighting for his life. The 4-10 shotgun used in the shooting belonged to the boy who shot his friend. We're told the boys had been taught fromMore >>
A Morgan County child is shot in the face with a shotgun. Gun experts said the tragedy could have been prevented for less than $10.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:14 PM EDT2012-05-25 01:14:11 GMT
Huntsville Police confirmed a shooting at 211 Binford Drive. Police received a call around 1:30 p.m. from a woman who found her sister suffering from a bullet wound to her head. HEMSI and HuntsvilleMore >>
A woman was taken to Huntsville Hospital with a bullet wound to the head. She later died from her injuries.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:43 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:43:09 GMT
There was graphic testimony Thursday afternoon from the alleged victim of a sexual predator. Investigators said he targeted children in the Amish community of Giles County, Tennessee. 80-year-old MauriceMore >>
There was graphic testimony Thursday afternoon from the alleged victim of a sexual predator. 80-year-old Maurice "Jimmy" McAllister is set to go to trial June 13.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:36 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:36:46 GMT
Governor Bentley joined Daikin Industries in Decatur Thursday afternoon to announce the expansion of one of their facilities. The expansion will provide 50 new jobs to North Alabamians. "The thing thatMore >>
Governor Bentley joined Daikin Industries in Decatur Thursday afternoon to announce the expansion of one of their facilities. The expansion will provide 50 new jobs to North Alabamians. More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:05 PM EDT2012-05-25 00:05:44 GMT
Officials arrested a man following a high speed chase that crossed state lines. Georgia State Patrol attempted to stop Jason Latimer for traffic violations. They chased him into Cherokee County, AlabamaMore >>
Officials arrested a man following a high speed chase that crossed state lines.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:31 PM EDT2012-05-24 23:31:52 GMT
Crews responded to an erratic car that crashed into a tree in Huntsville. Officials reported the woman was driving westbound on Airport Road. A Huntsville city worker noticed she was driving strangely.More >>
Crews responded to an erratic car that crashed into a tree in Huntsville.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:17 PM EDT2012-05-24 23:17:57 GMT
A fundraiser benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project will be held at The Links "Patriot Course" on Friday. Wounded Warriors was set up to support the men and women in military who have been injured inMore >>
A fundraiser benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project will be held at The Links "Patriot Course" on Friday.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:04 PM EDT2012-05-24 23:04:22 GMT
Hazel Green High School seniors had a very special awards ceremony on Thursday. The school's head counselor said students earned $8-million in scholarships this year alone. Compare that to around $3-millionMore >>
Hazel Green High School seniors had a very special awards ceremony on Thursday after earning $8-million in scholarships this year alone.More >>
Limestone County's next school superintendent, Dr. Thomas Sisk, is from South Alabama.More >>
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) -
The Madison County Health Department has confirmed six cases of whooping cough in Madison County Schools. According to the Centers for Disease Control, you only need two cases to declare an outbreak.
Blake Weber is a disease specialist. His office partnered with Madison County Schools when the six students came down with the disease. The district sent a newsletter home with students about the contagious bacteria. Weber told WAFF 48 there is no reason to close any schools where the disease is present.
"It's an increase incidents in the disease that's here all the time," said Weber. "We're just seeing a lot more cases at one time then we usually do."
Weber's office is keeping a watchful eye on the schools. He wants to stop the spread, but he can't do that without help from the public.
Any doctor's offices can do a whooping cough test by swabbing the back of a person's throat. The results take up to 24 hours. Any positive test is reported back to a local health department and treatment begins.
If your child has whooping cough symptoms, doctors advise you keep them home from school.
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