Good morning, Decatur.

Nominations for the 25th Annual Women Honoring Women event — a signature fundraiser celebrating inspirational women across Madison, Marshall, Morgan, and Limestone counties — are now open.

Honorees will be announced in April as part of a prestigious list of past recipients.

Allen + Whitten are proposing city funding for the July 4 fireworks show as a first step in reviving the Spirit of America Festival in Decatur.

The proposal could mark the return of this local tradition.

Local jewelers report gold prices have jumped about 40% since last year, prompting shops to offer more gold-plated and two-tone pieces for Valentine's Day buyers, and experts advise shoppers to ask if the piece is solid (plated or hollow) to avoid extra costs.

Decatur and Austin high schools will receive free jumbotrons from Coca Cola+ a Decatur school board official announced the donation this week to boost school events.

With Point Mallard Golf Course closed for renovations, Parks and Recreation Director Hunter Allen proposed a new rate structure that would lower fees for Decatur residents — a change intended to ease access during the upgrade.