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New Alabama law allowing death penalty for certain child sex crimes takes effect Thursday (opens the original)
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new Alabama law taking effect Thursday gives prosecutors the ability to seek the death penalty for certain sex crimes against children under the age of 12, though a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court ruling could complicate how the law is enforced. Under the statute, the death penalty will be an available sentencing option in cases where victims under 12 are the victims of rape, sodomy, or sexual torture. Previously, capital offenses in the state were limited to murder cases. Al
Decatur City Council approves largest-ever general fund budget (opens the original)
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DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur City Council unanimously approved the city’s fiscal 2027 budget Monday night, passing the largest general fund budget in the city’s history. The more than $105 million spending plan passed 5-0 during a meeting that lasted about 20 minutes. While the vote was quick, city leaders say the budget took months of work to balance as revenue growth slows and the cost of running the city continues to increase. Mayor Kent Lawrence said this year’s budget was particularly
Decatur City Council to debate fiscal 2027 budget Monday (opens the original)
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DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget totals just over $105 million, as the city expects slower revenue growth and rising costs. Eligible full-time city employees would receive a one-time $1,750 bonus, along with any earned 2.5% merit increase. However, employees would not receive a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, this year. According to partners at the Decatur Daily, City Council President Kyle Pike said the city wants to support employees with a COLA, but decided aga
Teen injured in shooting near Fenwick Place and Ford Chapel Road (opens the original)
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HARVEST, Ala. (WAFF) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that injured a juvenile Sunday evening. The sheriff’s office says 911 received a report of a shooting near the intersection of Fenwick Place and Ford Chapel Road at about 5 p.m. Deputies and medical personnel responded and found a juvenile who had been shot. The victim was taken to Huntsville Hospital for treatment. The sheriff’s office says the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Major Crimes de
Alabama TikTok settlement sets new limits for young users (opens the original)
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced a settlement with TikTok that includes new safety measures for children and teens and at least $100 million for the state. Under the agreement, TikTok must implement several new safety features, including a two-hour daily time limit for children, overnight access restrictions and stronger parental controls. The state could receive up to $300 million if certain conditions are met. The settlement also requires stronger age
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