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Rock the South breaks ground on new Decatur home after 14 years in Cullman
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (439+ words) DECATUR, Ala. - Rock the South broke ground on its new home in Decatur Thursday afternoon. The music festival is moving to The Fields at Decatur, a 150-acre site on the south side of Highway 24, two and a half miles west…...
Police searching for suspects wanted in Decatur business theft
21+ hour, 15+ min ago (209+ words) Decatur Police said on Thursday they're asking for the public's help identifying two people wanted in connection with a recent theft at a local business. Fire Weather Watch from SAT 7:00 AM CDT until SAT 7:00 PM CDT Source: Decatur Police Dept....
Florence museum waives admission for April 16 open house event
13+ hour, 51+ min ago (214+ words) Florence museum waives admission for April 16 open house event'WAAY 31 News FLORENCE, Ala. - Pope's Tavern Museum is hosting a free open house on April 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Florence Arts & Museums announced the event will give visitors a chance to see recent work…...
Decatur City Schools honors cafeteria manager for going the extra mile
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (151+ words) Decatur City Schools honors cafeteria manager for going the extra mile'WAAY 31 News Decatur City Schools named Holly Keenum as the March nominee for the Decatur City Schools Human Resources PERK Award. Principal Tommy Johnson nominated Keenum for the award. She…...
Decatur Planning Commission approves site plan despite public concerns
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (383+ words) The newly approved site-plan on Second Street Southwest." The Decatur Planning Commission approved a site plan Tuesday for a multifamily housing development along Second Street Southwest, following public opposition and debate over whether to delay the decision. The site plan…...
4 units damaged after fire breaks out during maintenance work at Decatur apartment complex
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (214+ words) 4 units damaged after fire breaks out during maintenance work at Decatur apartment complex'WAAY 31 News Authorities say several units were damaged after a fire happened during maintenance work at a Decatur apartment complex on Monday. Decatur Fire and Rescue say they…...
3 charged with organized retail theft in Decatur
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (186+ words) Three individuals from Montgomery were charged with organized retail theft in Decatur. On March 17, officers from the Decatur Police Department responded to a report of theft at a local business. They ... Katrina Dubose, Jayden Orum, Daviona Burns (Source: Decatur Police…...
Decatur residents cite past issues in debate over proposed housing development
1+ week, 2+ day ago (316+ words) A proposed housing development in Decatur is facing pushback from residents who say the city risks repeating past mistakes tied to a nearby site once plagued by crime and drug activity. The project, planned for Second Street Southwest in District…...
Florence Arts & Museums is extending the deadline for proposals for a new mural
1+ week, 2+ day ago (144+ words) Florence Arts & Museums is extending the deadline for local artists to submit a proposal for a mural at Pope's Tavern Museum. That deadline is now on April 17 at 5 p.m. Organizers say the objective of the project is to enhance the historic…...
Severe storms cause power outages in Lauderdale County
1+ week, 4+ day ago (97+ words) More than 10K customers without power in Florence'WAAY 31 News Airport Weather Warning until MON 2:00 AM CDT Freeze Warning from MON 8:00 PM CDT until TUE 9:00 AM CDT More than 11,000 customers were without power late Sunday night after a round of severe storms…...