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Montgomery Attorney Announces Run for Alabama Secretary of State

Secretary of State · Decatur

Montgomery Attorney Announces Run for Alabama Secretary of State

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A Montgomery attorney announces a 2026 bid for Alabama secretary of state, focusing on election security, business fee reductions, and streamlined public services.See the Story

JeffCo Sheriffs Urge People to Report Fireworks Online, Avoid 911 Lines

Decatur, Alabama · Decatur

JeffCo Sheriffs Urge People to Report Fireworks Online, Avoid 911 Lines

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DENVER (KDVR) — As the Fourth of July approaches, Jefferson County said it sees its 911 calls increase nearly four times the normal amount, all thanks to illegal fireworks. To keep those lines free for emergencies, they ask people to use alternative methods of reporting. Even a week out from the holiday, those fireworks are already becoming a headache for many, with calls flooding into dispatch in Jefferson County. Instead of dialing 911, they w…See the Story

Opioid summit aims to provide information about opioid crisis

Opioids · Decatur

Opioid summit aims to provide information about opioid crisis

Quest Prevention Services will host the eighth annual Opioid Summit in Decatur to bring awareness to the opioid crisis in Alabama.Read Article

Public input sought on 'Beautiful Communities' initiative

The SHERPA Institute is holding a drop-in information and feedback session Wednesday for public input on its “Beautiful Communities” initiative.Decatur, Alabama · Decatur Read Article

Render surges late to win Spirit of America tournament

July Fourth may be next week, but there were some early fireworks Saturday at Burningtree Country Club.Decatur, Alabama · Decatur Read Article

Hundley holds narrow lead heading into Spirit of America's final day

Jack Hundley wanted to be in sole possession of first place.Decatur, Alabama · Decatur Read Article

Decatur police relaunch Explorer program to inspire future officers

A group of teenagers could be seen jogging around the perimeter of the Decatur Fire and Police Training Center in Flint on Friday, wrapping up a two-week Decatur Police Department program that introduced them to everything from ballistics theory to…Decatur, Alabama · Decatur Read Article

Wilson Lock reopening, easing Decatur industries' pain

The reopening of Wilson Lock, 75 miles downstream of Decatur, after nine months of repairs will eventually ease a backlog of barges in Decatur, but the local and national economic effects of the closure are not over.Decatur, Alabama · Decatur Read Article

Letter to the editor: Decision not to seek reelection 'deeply personal'

I withdrew my name from consideration for reelection to the City Board of Education, District 4. After 25 years of dedicated service to the students and families of our community, this decision comes with mixed emotions.Decatur, Alabama · Decatur Read Article

Gardening during the dog days of summer

These days when we hear “dog days of summer,” we immediately think of miserably hot and sticky days. Meriam-Webster Dictionary confirms this idea but also defines them as “a period of stagnation or inactivity.” According to The Old Farmers’ Almanac,…Decatur, Alabama · Decatur Read Article

CAR TALK: Buying 'top tier' gasoline doesn't require paying premium prices

Dear Car Talk: My question is about gasoline. The conventional wisdom I've always heard is that brand-name gas (Chevron, Shell, etc.) is better for your engine than what is sold at discount/mom-and-pop gas stations.Decatur, Alabama · Decatur Read Article

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