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The Decatur Police Department is investigating after a man was shot and killed on Christmas in Decatur. What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidays are over. The stock market held steady post the Christmas holiday ahead of the weekend. Also marked down? Lotions, mists, soaps and much, much more — prices start at just $4.

DECATUR, Ala. ( WAFF) - One woman is dead after a fire destroyed her home in Southeast Decatur. Neighbors on Seton Avenue Southeast said they were woken up by emergency responders and flashing lights. Neighbors on all sides of this home said they caught video of the flames early Friday morning.

Decatur seventh grader Treb McKinnon dreamed of one day suiting up for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The 13-year-old backed up that goal on the field, developing into a standout running back and safety for Decatur’s seventh-grade football program this season.

At a studio in Decatur, basic materials transform into colorful works of glass art, and even novices can get into the fun.

DECATUR, Ala. ( WAFF) - Hands Across Decatur is opening a warming center on Monday ahead of the cold front. The warming center will open at 6 p.m. on Monday at 1027 5th Ave SE as temperatures are expected to reach the low 20s.

DECATUR, Ala. — A house fire in Decatur overnight claimed the life of one person. Decatur Fire & Rescue says that they were dispatched to a fire at about 1:45 a.m. When they got there, they found a single-family home heavily engulfed and started a search and fire suppression.

Officials from Wallace State Community College confirmed Beck worked there as a faculty member. The president of the college, Dr. Vicki Karolewics, released this statement on Facebook following Beck's death.

Decatur sophomore guard Style Brazile shows no signs of slowing down after helping the Lady Eagles claim the 4A Division I state championship last season. The 2024-25 All-Wise Newcomer of the Year and Texas Girls Coaches Association 4A all-state selection dropped a team-high 28 points,

DECATUR, Ala. — Decatur City Schools extended its sympathies to family and friends of Amy Jackson, an elementary school reading coach who passed away Christmas morning. The following message was posted online.