Good morning, Decatur.

A former Decatur police officer charged with murder in the shooting of Stephen Perkins seeks a self-defense hearing, citing justified use of force during a vehicle repossession incident.

The annual Festival of the Cranes in Decatur is rescheduled to Jan.

18 and will be a single-day event, deviating from its typical three-day duration.

Alabama's Decatur and Madison City Schools alert parents to a data breach in PowerSchool software affecting student and employee information, with assurances of containment and no Social Security numbers compromised.

The National Weather Service in Huntsville issues a Winter Storm Warning for North Alabama and parts of Tennessee, effective from midnight Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday, expecting up to 4 inches of snow and ice accumulations.

Governor Kay Ivey declares a state of emergency for 37 counties in Alabama due to anticipated winter weather conditions.

Kids Bird Walk at Delano Park

Ava Lyerly, president of the North Alabama Young Birders Club, will lead a bird-watching event for youth ages 5-18 at Delano Park.

Charlie Starr Live Performance

Charlie Starr will perform live at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, offering an engaging music experience.

Guided Waterfowl Tour at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

This event features a guided walking tour around Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, focusing on observing various species of waterfowl.

Carnival Strut Your Paws Dog Fashion Show

This dog fashion show invites canines to showcase their style with prizes for top contestants and additional raffle opportunities.