Matthew King

Tune in to WAFF 48 News @ 10 to hear from Pepper and his reaction to what he has confirmed as a “leaked” email.

School districts across the Tennessee Valley are having to face the harsh reality that guns are being found in schools. To focus on safety, the Madison County school district joined two other North Alabama school districts, installing weapon detection systems on school campuses.

For Chiriga Vinson and other Decatur residents, the Aqua Dome community center is filled with many memories.

Black Friday is one of the busiest times of the year for plumbers, as they take more calls than normal.

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation released its Winter Reliability Assessment. It takes a look at the risk our power grid faces when exposed to extreme conditions.

Protesters took to Decatur streets after the announcement from Chief Todd Pinion that officers violated policy during the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins.

Madison County District Attorney Rob Broussard issued a statement involving the shooting death of a local resident.

State health numbers show Flu, RSV, and COVID cases all trending upward.

North Alabama homeowners said they are frustrated, as their dreams are nowhere near pristine.

Residents living around Strain Road and Luke Street said they were sick of their living conditions to the city council Monday night.

The race for a brand new US congressional seat is already heating up, and the seat was just created. Several people want to serve Alabama’s 2nd congressional district, which includes Montgomery and areas near Mobile. 13 Democrats and eight Republicans qualified for the race.

A video of several young men beating an 18-year-old at a party in Lawrence County is making the rounds on social media. Now, the teenager’s mother calls for action from officials to make arrests.

Attorney Cannon Lambert, who’s representing the family of Steve Perkins, is concerned for the citizens of Decatur.

Change is coming to the area around Governors and Seminole drives in Huntsville. Residents living in Johnson Towers or Butler Terrace like Ronald Little, will soon see a massive overhaul to their neighborhood.

Local fire departments have been busy over the last couple of weeks. Volunteer firefighters like Heath Jones have responded to well beyond their normal number of calls to start November.

Frustrations built at Monday’s Decatur city council meeting, as concerned members of the community still don’t have any answers from their leaders regarding the death of Steve Perkins.

For Nick Perkins, brother of Steve Perkins, every day is a challenge.

Decatur residents had an opportunity Thursday night to bring their questions regarding the deadly police shooting of Steve Perkins to attorney’s and Decatur’s former police chief Nate Allen.

The Huntsville Police Department closed down a portion of Zeirdt Rd. on Wednesday afternoon to serve a warrant at a home on Properzi Way.

The family of Ja’Marious Logan, who hasn’t been seen since September 25th, partnered with the Kaiden Garner Project to to host a trick-or-treat cookout to spread awareness for his disappearance.

Decatur protesters gathered into a packed city council work session meeting Monday night. Family of Steve Perkins, joined by other protesters and community pastors, asked for action to be taken by the city council, including asking for the resignation of Chief Todd Pinion, and the arrest of the officers involved in the shooting that killed Perkins.

The family of Steve Perkins made the request to ALEA on Oct. 23 for Disclosure of Audio/Video Recording.

Decatur city leaders hired outside legal counsel to guide them through an internal investigation behind the deadly police shooting of Steve Perkins. Huntsville based Attorney Robert Lockwood is now tasked with making sure this investigation is handled fairly.

Organizations in Madison, Morgan, and Limestone counties will receive some of this funding, as well as organizations in the Shoals and in the Sand Mountain area.

Officials with the Alabama Forestry Commission issued a state-wide fire alert, as they believe the state is at risk of quickly, spreading brush fires. Regional forester Terry Ezzell said these conditions are why fires could reach a new level.

The Decatur Police Department have identified and obtained warrants for protestors who blocked the Hudson Memorial Bridge on Thursday evening.

Following the recent approval of a plan for the Mill Creek development by the city council, housing leaders held three public meetings for public input.

Many protestors were outside of Decatur City Hall on Wednesday demanding answers about the night Steve Perkins was killed outside of his home by Decatur Police Department officers.

After Decatur police found a dead infant in the Wally World dumpster, members of the community have strong thoughts.

City leaders believe now is the time to keep housing in mind as the city rapidly expands. To do this, they are creating a new position with the intent to identifying and maintaining affordable housing city-wide.

Members of the Decatur community gathered Tuesday night for a revival event, a time for worship and healing as they grieve for the death of Stephen Perkins, who was shot and killed by police.

Protesters took their concerns to Decatur city council during Monday’s work session, allowing leaders to address the lack of movement in the investigation into the death of Steve Perkins.

Protesters took to Decatur streets Friday night to post the shooting and killing of Steve Perkins, a full week after it happened.

Hundreds of people gathered outside of Decatur City Hall on Thursday night for a flashlight vigil held in honor of Stephen Perkins who was shot and killed by Decatur Police on Set. 29.

Newly obtained video shows the moments that led to the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Steve Perkins on Friday.

Protesters gathered at Decatur city hall, and took their concerns over the shooting death of Steve Perkins to city council. Perkins was shot by police Friday in a confrontation on his property.

Protesters gathered at City Hall on Sunday after Steve Perkins was shot and killed by Decatur police on Friday.

The shooting happened on Ryan Drive before 2 a.m.

Residents on in the Strain road community in Athens gathered with city leaders, representative Danny Crawford, ADEM, and civil rights lawyers to address their concerns Tuesday night.

75-year-old Elmer Monday’s family lost track of him for two days before New Hope police officers issued a silver alert. Less than 24 hours later, officers found Elmer Monday in Pineville, Kentucky.

For Jennifer Adams, a scammer’s quick takeover of her Facebook profile was all it took for several people in the Tennessee Valley to get scammed out of their money.

Firefighters and other emergency officials are on the scene.

“You have to leave super early, then you have to drive, and then you have to park, but it’s cheaper.”

Ardmore Avenue, located in front of Ardmore High School, becomes extremely busy as students leave for the day. Leaders are making changes to the safety of the area after a student was recently hit by a car walking home from school.

Decatur Chief Financial Officer Kyle Demeester presented the 2024 fiscal year budget to the city council during Monday’s work session.

High school football season is well underway. With the exciting times, also comes causes for concern.

A judge is expected to hand down Mason Sisk’s sentence on Thursday.

According to Councilman Hunter Pepper, feasibility is the number one priority for a new bridge project.

The increased pay would take effect following an October vote on the city's next budget.

A 16-year-old has died following a Monday morning single-vehicle crash in Albertville.