Paige Meyer

Huntsville

Reporter at WAAY-TV (Huntsville, AL)

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Pathway of Madison County fights to stay open amid reoccurring safety incidents

3 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

The future of Pathway of Madison County, a housing facility for troubled girls, hangs in the balance. Owens Cross Roads officials are deciding whether to shut it down following Friday's public hearing. City Clerk Christie Easton testified that the city recorded 11 safety incidents at the facility between June 2024 and January 2025. These included frequent runaways and a riot in September.
Free gun locks distributed across Alabama to enhance safety

3 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

Thousands of free gun locks are being distributed across Alabama. This initiative is funded by a $100,000 donation from Ann Brown, former chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, to the non-profit Safe Kids Worldwide. Safe Kids Worldwide President Torine Creppy emphasized their mission to protect children from unintentional injuries.
Legal expert sheds light on responsibility of restaurants sued after teen killed in Decatur crash

3 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

The family of Chloe Hasting, a 17-year-old from Morgan County killed in a fiery drunk driving crash, has filed a lawsuit against Decatur restaurants. Testimony at Kevin Penich's bond hearing revealed he had six beers and 12 shots on the night of May 17. The lawsuit claims three restaurants in Decatur sold the driver alcohol even though he was intoxicated. The restaurants listed are Alfonso's Pizza, Logan's Roadhouse, and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Decatur restaurants sued in fatal crash involving teen

3 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

The family of Chloe Hasting, a 17-year-old from Morgan County killed in a fiery drunk driving crash, has filed a lawsuit against Decatur restaurants. Testimony at Kevin Penich's bond hearing revealed he had six beers and 12 shots on the night of May 17. The lawsuit claims three restaurants in Decatur sold the driver alcohol even though he was intoxicated. The restaurants listed are Alfonso's Pizza, Logan's Roadhouse, and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Deadly Huntsville shootings spark public housing security boost

3 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

Two deadly shootings in Huntsville have led to heightened security measures in public housing areas. The Huntsville Housing Authority is responding with a comprehensive review of safety protocols, implementing a temporary curfew, and increasing police presence first at the LR Patton community. Antonio McGinnis, the Executive Director of the Huntsville Housing Authority, emphasized that most crime in their neighborhoods involves outsiders.
City of Decatur welcomes Torry Mack as new police chief

3 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

Decatur has a new leader in law enforcement as Torry Mack was sworn in Monday as the city's police chief. The ceremony took place at Ingalls Harbor, where city leaders gathered to welcome Mack into his new role. The new chief addressed the city for the first time in his role, emphasizing one of his main goals as building and maintaining trust in the community. “We’ve been plagued for the last 22 months.
Marshall County law enforcement training to keep schools a "hard target"

4 weeks ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

The Guntersville and Arab Police Department joined forces to take proactive steps to ensure the safety of students and faculty in Marshall County. As a part of the Guntersville Police Department's response program to critical incidents and mass casualty events, they hosted their annual active shooter response training. "For us, it’s about making schools a hard target," said Justin Young, Guntersville Police Department captain over patrol and training coordinator.
Internet arrives in rural Madison County, aiding community safety

1 month ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

New broadband services are now available in several rural communities in Madison County. This development comes as a relief following recent tornadoes that impacted the Killingsworth Cove area. Thursday's ribbon-cutting ceremony at the New Hope Telephone Cooperative project site in Gurley marked the beginning of affordable, high-speed internet access for underserved areas in the county.
Excessive north Alabama rainfall brings local farm's strawberry season to early end

1 month ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

The Maggie Valley Berry Patch is one of many farms in Alabama forced to end their strawberry picking season earlier than expected due to excessive rainfall. Owners Maggie and David Cox said this has been the wettest season in their 15 years of operation. Friday marked the last day for picking berries, as the remaining strawberries were too damaged to justify harvesting.
Huntsville honors fallen heroes at Memorial Day ceremony

1 month ago | waaytv.com | Paige Meyer

Hundreds gathered in downtown Huntsville at the Huntsville-Madison County Veteran's Memorial for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Laying of Wreaths honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Jerry Phelps the commander of Alabama's largest American Legion post said the day is about remembering all service members who didn’t make it home to their loved ones.