Decatur News Archives

Investigators are looking into a case of a possible murder-suicide. The scene was discovered at a home on Fawn Ridge Drive in Priceville just after 3:00 a.m. today. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

A Valley man convicted for killing his ex- girlfriend will spend the rest of his life behind bars. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“When it comes to renting a property, a landlord should be concerned with the applicant's character, the ability to pay and whether the applicant will be good neighbor, not the color of his skin.”

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Neysa C. Crim of Decatur, Alabama, with violating the federal Fair Housing Act for refusing to rent her home to an ... via HUD

Community Health Systems Inc., the parent company of Crestwood Medical Center, has sold four area hospitals to Capella Healthcare. via Alabama Live

“Lagniappe's is the express menu when you don't have a lot of time for lunch”

The awards for best sandwich and best chicken salad are prominently displayed in Lagniappe's. Shelly Ross, who operates the sandwich shop in the bar area of Giovanni's Italian Bistro, is confident the quality ... via News Courier

“We don't know if somebody do it or if we have an electrical problem or something”

NewsChannel 19's Amber Stuart reports One Valley business is destroyed and several others damaged after a fire ripped through a Decatur strip mall. via WHNT-TV Huntsville

Police said a forensic anthropologist will help determine the origin of human remains found in mud flats along the Tennessee River that could be related to a nearby American Indian burial ground. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

“All that was left for them in that pasture was dirt and bark off the trees”

Authorities charged a Limestone County man with animal cruelty after four starving horses were found on about an acre of property in the Piney Chapel community. via ABC 33/40

An early morning fire destroyed one business and damaged several others. The fire broke out around 3:00 a.m. at Parkway Plaza on Central Parkway just off 14th street in Decatur. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“It is critical that Decatur's first responders have the resources necessary to keep the community safe”

U.S. Senator Richard Shelby , a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Homeland Security will release $96,000 to the Decatur Fire and Rescue in Morgan County. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“The transition will be a smooth one and there will be no loss of services”

Last Updated:November 18. 2007 12:02AM Published: November 18. 2007 3:30AM Vicki Morese's passion and love for her native Lawrence County is what allowed her to put so much into her job as the county's chamber ... via Times Daily

“I have seen where other municipalities have passed these things, and gone back and had to amend them.”

The idea is to do their homework on the front end, and not have to re-work the law later. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“This is between Danville Road and U.S. Highway 31.”

Commuters have been cursing the Beltline widening project in Decatur for some time now. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

“The EXPO was another great success for Alabama products”

Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks announced that agribusiness leaders from Alabama participated in the Havana International Trade Fair on November 3rd - November 8th. via WSFA-TV Montgomery

“I don't know yet whether the injury that killed him was the blow from the other person or when they hit the ground.”

A Decatur man involved in a fight at a Hanceville residence Saturday died as a result of the altercation. via Cullman Times

The FBI has identified the person wanted for robbing the Alabama Credit Union in Decatur a week ago. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m., daily; closed on Tuesday Type of cuisine served: Golf fare and Southern with a flare Credit cards accepted: All major credit cards. via Times Daily

The body of a missing boater in Morgan County was discovered early Thursday morning. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

Morgan County authorities say a jogger found the body of a missing kayaker early yesterday along the Tennessee River in Decatur. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

A Morgan County judge has granted the city's motion to dismiss a case brought by the owners of three bars who continued to allow smoking after others complied with the city's new smoke-free ordinance. via Alabama Live

A series of auto break-ins on Autumwood Drive in Hartselle ended with the arrest of three men. via Hartselle Enquirer

Breaking News from NewsChannel 19: Authorities confirm a jogger found the body of a missing kayaker this morning, along the Tennessee River in Decatur. via WHNT-TV Huntsville

If you are traveling in Decatur today, you may experience some delays along Highway 20. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

A new trial date is now set for UAH professor Andrew Pakhomov on a murder charge in the death of his wife. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

“I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't see you.”

Priceville Police Chief Billy Peebles is recovering at home after totaling his patrol car in a collision with a tractor-trailer. A Huntsville Hospital spokeswoman said the truck driver, Lawton Atkins, 53, of ... via Alabama Live

“We have several canine units from throughout north Alabama that are doing water and land searches by canines and so we are using every resource available. We're using sonar, depth finders.....”

It has been a long and difficult couple of days for the family of a Neel man. 43-year-old Jeffery Todd Palmer disappeared Friday after looking for arrow heads from a small boat. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

For the third time in less than a month, an area company will test employees for tuberculosis. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

“This is a big relief for our family, and I hope that we can finally start down the road of getting some closure”

Last Updated:November 09. 2007 11:59PM Published: November 10. 2007 3:30AM Judy Jester's family and educators from across Lawrence County embraced in hugs Friday morning after learning that her accused killer ... via Times Daily

Posted by Staff reports November 09, 2007 9:52 PM Decatur Police Decatur Police and the FBI are searching for this woman, who robbed the Alabama Credit Union in Decatur today. via Mobile Register

A new trial date has been set for a college professor accused of murder. Andrew Pakhomov pled not guilty to murder in a Morgan County Circuit courtroom in January. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Type of cuisine served: Italian Credit cards accepted: All Types of alcohol served: Beer, wine, liquor Web site: ... via Times Daily

An escapee from Louisiana is behind bars this morning in the valley. Police arrested 26-year-old Carlis Glynn III while he was doing construction work. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

“Then he met with some friends to brag about it.”

Last Updated:November 06. 2007 11:57PM Published: November 07. 2007 3:30AM Friends of Demetrick Young testified Tuesday that Young told them he attacked a Hatton elementary teacher before stealing $1 from her. via Times Daily

Most cities have the traditional Christmas parade through the downtown area with decorated floats, baton twirlers of all ages, and high school bands. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

“Our folks have been asking me for a month or so when they were going to get flu shots”

Try this experiment, employers. Take half your employees and tell them they miss entirely too much work, so you are cutting their number of allowed sick days. via The Decatur Daily

“If this isn't the best you've tasted, you get it free.”

For four years, Lagniappes has been a mainstay of downtown Decatur lunchtime dining. via News Courier

“So I am very very concerned about it.”

More than 200 people at a Decatur chicken processing plant have now tested positive for tuberculosis. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

An indictment has been handed down against a Valley man accused of shooting his wife. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 3 p.m.-11 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday Type of cuisine served: Electic Credit cards accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa Types of alcohol served: Full bar Web site: ... via Times Daily

“Not only is this dangerous but it is an inconvenience to homeowners”

By Noah Chandler nchandler@cullmantimes.com Cullman City Police are asking residents to be on the look out for suspects cutting down area power lines. via Cullman Times