Police say, on January 25, 2021, Rodney Brown, 54, of Decatur, was found guilty of first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree burglary and second-degree domestic violence.

Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks just announced he will not issue a local mask mandate for the city after the statewide mandate expires on April 9.

Decatur police and Decatur fire responded to a house fire and car fire in Decatur on Tuesday.

A judge granted Alabama Shakes drummer Steve Johnson a bond of $26,500 for child abuse charges, two probation violations, and violation of protection order.

Athens Main Street is looking for “instagram-able” design submissions from teens ages 14 to 18 for a new mural wall in Merchants Alley.

Limestone County Schools are adding 30 new buses to their fleet in a few weeks which will include state-of-the-art features.

Relief could be coming for a major headache in Madison. We learned Tuesday the ramp on 565 leading to Toyota Field will be opening very soon.

Students drove through to learn about 50 colleges from Alabama and the southeast region.

State Prosecutors say Sheriff Blakely’s gambling habits are part of a criminal case against him.

The church will be a vaccination site on April 24.

Decatur police responded to the 1100 block of Sandra Street in Decatur in reference to a stabbing investigation.

Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely has now been accused of gambling at a Biloxi, Mississippi casino while attending a department paid conference in south Alabama, according to recently filed state court documents.

Athens City Schools will continue requiring masks for students and staff until the end of the school year.

The statewide mask mandate expires Friday, but on Monday, it was all about the city of Decatur’s position on masking.

The Trustmark on Highway 72 in Athens is hosting a Shred-It day.

The latest from Decatur on Monday

Roads in Limestone County will be closed due to replace a cross drain.

For a decision to be made on the mask order Monday night, the city council would need a unanimous vote for immediate consideration. If that happens, they can vote to repeal with a simple majority vote.

The intersection at Alabama 251 and Lindsay Lane will close for construction starting tomorrow.

A two-vehicle crash at approximately 5:35 p.m. Friday, April 2, has claimed the lives of two people, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

The Morgan County Coroner confirms two vehicles collided on HWY 36 at Dry Creek Cove Road, killing one male and one female. Another victim was airlifted to a hospital for treatment.

A big contributor to that is Wayne Farms in Decatur - who raised over $100,000 for the event.

While the statewide mandate ends on April 9, Decatur has its own municipal mask ordinance.

Decatur police officers say Diana Rodgers cut her husband with a knife.

The intersection at Alabama 251 and Lindsay Lane in Athens will close beginning Monday, April 5 for construction on a new roundabout.

WAFF was told ALDOT will take over tying to fix it. But, nothing can be done until the flooding is dried up.

Concerned citizens in Decatur and all across the country saw photos of a group of neglected dogs here in north Alabama. Now, a local vet is helping them get healthy and ready for adoption.

Infrastructure in Alabama is ranked one of the lowest in the country.

The son of a man shot to death in Limestone County on Monday has been arrested on a murder charge.

“My girls, personally, they want to wear the mask, they get upset when they see kids not properly wearing their mask. So I think they would’ve wanted to voluntarily continue wearing the mask."

If you are looking for something fun to do this week with the family, the Limestone County Mega Fair is in Athens.

Every student enrolled right now at Calhoun Community College is about to see hundreds of dollars hit their bank accounts.

Lawrence county family says man pointing a rifle at them and deputies wasn’t a random act

“The road is eroding. It get’s narrower and narrower every time it floods. I worry about someone running off in our ditch again or in our pond or somebody dying,” - said one Ardmore resident.

Falkville Fire and Morgan County Rescue Squad responded to Lacon Road near Vulcan Materials after they received a tip about a person trapped on top of their vehicle stuck in deep flood waters.

Another defendant in the fraud case involving schools in Athens and Limestone County intends to change his plea to guilty.

The relief is there, but Huntsville Attorney Sarah Taggart tells us getting the checks in the hands of the landlords takes time.

One man is in the Lawrence County Jail after deputies say he attempted to kick down someone’s door and later returned, armed with a rifle.

Jessica Upton says the job was emotional... and at times... dark.

Johnson’s legal team claims anyone linking their client to abuse claims are wrong to do so.

Point Mallard employees can enjoy free admission to the park, a flexible work schedule and pay starting at $9 and hour.

Decatur police responded to a shooting call early Tuesday morning at the La Quinta Inn in Decatur.

Tennessee Riverkeeper founder David Whiteside says this settlement will help restore Decatur's image and clean up the river.

The Suez Canal is more than 6,000 miles away, but the lasting effects will be felt right here in Huntsville for weeks or maybe even months to come.

Athens police are investigating two fatalities at a train crossing near McClellan Street.

Deputies are investigating a shooting that took place in Limestone County.

Dozens of people gathered e at Lincoln Bridgeforth Park to remember the people killed in those horrific shootings, and to raise awareness on racism.

Steven Johnson is the former drummer of the Grammy winning band, Alabama Shakes,

Senator Tuberville's legislation would prohibit people living in the country illegally from being released into the United States without notice to appear in court.

Thomas Green was convicted on the charge of reckless manslaughter.

A rescue crew responded to a vehicle stuck in deep flood waters in Morgan County Thursday. It quickly turned into a DUI arrest,

Decatur City Hall is one of several shelters in the city open to the public during the severe weather risk.

Crews are out checking out storm drains to make sure nothing is stopped up.

During the last severe weather day, tens of thousands of gallons of sewage flowed into the streets.

Two men are now in the Morgan County Correctional Facility after police say they are accused of robbing people and threatening them with a deadly weapon.

Something that came out of the pandemic that was useful for students who go to Morgan County Schools is the ability for teachers to teach remotely at the drop of a hat during something like severe weather.

Thousands of people drive I-565 everyday, and it's riddled with potholes. For many, this is a costly road project as they’ve had a lot of repairs made to their vehicles.

Joey Hargrove served as the District 5 Commissioner in Lawrence County since 2010.