The City Schools of Decatur is pausing plans to vote on whether to close one of its elementary schools, giving parents and community members more time to weigh in on a decision that could reshape the ...

DECATUR — After being told the city is caught in a catch-22 with its wastewater treatment plant, leaders are now considering selling the plant to a newly created regional wastewater system. Bob Wright ...

The Decatur Land Trust's affordable homeownership program has sold all but one home in its new subdivision in the high-cost suburb of Decatur. Homes in the Oak Cottage Court neighborhood are priced ...

Decatur constituents will be voting for their school board members. There will be many familiar faces on the ballot. All of the races are uncontested except for District 1. Incumbent Michele Gray King ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur City Council members met Monday night for a meeting to vote on a resolution and partnership with Rock the South. After the resolution was approved by the council in a ...

On an early summer night in downtown Decatur, one can expect to find a “proper” soccer atmosphere. A booming drum reverberates through the stadium. Soccer’s quintessential “Viking Clap” comes and goes ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Following a months-long investigation into a workplace death, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a Decatur appliance plant over $193,000, the maximum amount ...

On a Saturday morning in Decatur, life moves a little slower. The sunlight reflects off the pink granite of the Wise County Courthouse in the middle of the square, its clock tower standing tall. Cars ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur city officials are searching for the descendants of the original owners of two historical cemeteries. Due to their historical significance, city officials want to take ...

The packed community meeting in the Beacon Hill Middle School cafeteria in Decatur last Thursday night began with a mea culpa. “We apologize if someone didn’t get the correct email about tonight,” ...

Citing “business conditions,” Daikin America's Alabama plant has canceled this year’s Daikin Festival in Decatur. "We regret to announce that Daikin will not be able to host the Daikin Festival this ...

The brilliant spheres of Parkwood bring delight to passersby each Christmas. Here’s their origin story. Light spheres glow above the yard of Don and Mary Rigger's Decatur home Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.