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Officials said the study will examine alignments, traffic needs and community impacts as Decatur pursues relief for crowded river routes.
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Court dismisses Wahl residency lawsuit after plaintiffs seek dismissal
Doug Jones backs Alabama constitutional reform, home rule
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State GOP leaders target trans House candidates
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- Governor
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
- Legislature
- Economy
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
- National
Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute
Britt, Tuberville join call for federal investigation into Planned Parenthood funding
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades
Strong announces $3 million Tennessee River crossing project in Decatur
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
- Opinion
Decatur stories
Elections
Congressional candidate Andrew Sneed says the forums will center voter concerns and has invited Representative Dale Strong to join him.
Municipal elections
Decatur voters, pending one runoff, chose two activists for city council. But they took the usual route for mayor.
News
A judge ruled that former officer Mac Marquette did not prove he acted in self defense when shooting Steve Perkins.
Local news
After several months of protests and a recent vote against him by the city council, Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion has decided to step...
Featured Opinion
For Decatur's Police Department to move forward and regain the respect of the community, a change in leadership likely will be necessary.
Featured Opinion
In the wake of Stephen Perkins' shooting death, Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling could have brought the city together. He didn't.
Municipal elections
The 2025 municipal election will be held on Aug. 26.
Municipal elections
Local activist and industrial worker Justin Weil has officially thrown his hat into the ring.
Featured Opinion
The demotion of 20-year veteran fire lieutenant Kevin Jackson in Decatur reeks of political retribution and discrimination.