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Owners fight Madison’s demolition order for vacant Madison Inn and Suites
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (114+ words) MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - The owners of a vacant motel in Madison are going to court to try to keep the city from demolishing the building. Town center owns the old Madison Inn and Suites on Madison Boulevard. The city council…...
Decatur woman sues officer after arrest left her with skull fracture, brain bleed
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (84+ words) DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur woman filed a federal lawsuit against a police officer over her claims of excessive force and violation of her constitutional rights. Heather Mauffrey filed the lawsuit against Officer Malachi Compton after she was arrested in…...
Decatur could soon have a skate park again after nearly two decades
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (449+ words) DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - After nearly two decades, Decatur could soon have a skate park again thanks to a community-led effort. A local group called Let’s Skate Decatur is partnering with City of Decatur leaders to lease a location for a…...
Decatur police report crime decrease in first quarter of 2026
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (182+ words) DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur Police Department reported a year-to-date decrease in overall crime rates through the first quarter of 2026. Violent crime in the city decreased by 45.16%, while property crime declined by 6.42%. Part I offenses are down 15% compared to the…...
Florence city council to vote on Deibert Park repairs
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (243+ words) FLORENCE, Ala. ( WAFF) - The Florence City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to spend $28,000 to renovate the pier, deck and handrails at Deibert Park. The park is located off Darby Drive, south of... FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Florence City Council…...
Decatur officer on leave after woman claims he assaulted her during traffic stop at home
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (476+ words) DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur police officer is on leave after a woman claims he assaulted her following a traffic stop last month. Heather Mauffray told WAFF 48 that Officer Malachi Compton assaulted her on March 25 in her driveway after pulling…...
Madison City Council to vote on agreement to host SEC Softball Tournament at Toyota Field
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (162+ words) The Madison City Council is scheduled to vote later today on a resolution that would approve an agreement with the Southeastern Conference to host the SEC Softball Tournament at Toyota Field... MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - The Madison City Council is scheduled…...
Decatur Mayor Kent Lawrence discusses first 90 days in office
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (402+ words) DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur’s new Mayor Kent Lawrence has completed his first 90 days in office, and while not everything on his initial plan has been accomplished, he remains focused on improving city operations and strengthening community relationships. Lawrence said one…...
City of Florence welcomes in several new leaders
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - It’s a new era for many North Alabama cities and towns. Newly elected leaders took their offices on Monday. In the Shoals, specifically Florence, the city has a lot of new faces going to work. To put…...
Decatur Mayor-elect Kent Lawrence preparing to take on new role
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (591+ words) DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - In just a few days, Mayor-Elect Kent Lawrence will take office as the new mayor of Decatur. Lawrence has spent the past two months preparing for this new role. Lawrence has been working with current Decatur Mayor…...