Good morning, Decatur.

The Dugger family honors Jacob’s legacy through the JBD Foundation, which provides needed medical equipment to North Alabama families; the organization will hold an auction on Saturday, June 6 at Trinity Fire Department — donations remain accepted.

From April 6 to April 24, the 13th annual Food and Family Share Drive raised $7090.99 and collected 1,238 nonperishable and caregiving items for local partner organizations — supporting neighbors in need.

Bank Independent and Helping Hands Foundation led the effort across multiple counties.

The Alabama Department of Workforce reports that the unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% in March while average weekly wages increased by $71.64 to $1,178.60.

University of Alabama President Peter Mohler will host a meet-and-greet event at Cook Museum (133 Fourth Ave. N.E.) on May 13 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Alabama charges a 2% grocery tax and does not have the country's highest rate; Idaho leads with a 6% rate (offering a tax credit), and only eight states tax groceries while local zip codes may add extra tax.

An earthquake in north Alabama did not threaten the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Limestone County, as the Tennessee Valley Authority confirmed the site remains safe.

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a new law that puts a grocery tax holiday in effect for May and June to ease costs for local shoppers.

The legislation was sponsored by Rep. James Lomax and Sen. Arthur Orr.

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter appointed outgoing Rep. Terri Collins from Decatur to serve on the Alabama Charter School Commission today.

Collins, who chaired the House Education Policy Committee and sponsored bills like the Alabama Literacy Act, said she will uphold high standards for charter schools.