Good morning, Decatur.

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce will have a booth at the Hometown Throwdown at Toyota Field on Tuesday, May 27 as part of the Rocket City Trash Pandas’ series presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union; discounted ticket packages will be available for groups and the Trash Pandas Foundation will donate to a local non-profit based on attendance—an opportunity that underscores community support.

Morgan County man Reaford Williams III (of Danville) was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Thursday for the 2019 drunk driving death of 19-year-old Harvest teen Troy Rashawn Howard (time served credited) after he drove on the wrong side of I-565 where alcohol was a factor.

A three-judge panel ruled Thursday that Alabama broke the law by drawing lines that weakened Black voters’ power—judges ordered the state to use a court-made map to ensure fair representation.

The state is expected to appeal the decision while civil rights groups call it a big win for equal rights.

Decatur Utilities responded to a power outage affecting more than 2,000 customers on May 8 near 19th Avenue SE and Point Mallard Dr SE—police noted that streetlights on 6th Ave and operations at Decatur City Schools were also impacted as crews investigate the cause.

The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries urges horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus — the state recommends vaccines every six months and steps to reduce mosquito breeding — to protect animals from severe illness.

Kids to Love Foundation is partnering with Huntsville-based iXpressGenes to study effective treatment for trauma-induced mental illnesses—using a new blood test to detect early indicators and help clinicians tailor treatments for adults who experienced childhood trauma.

Rotary Rowers Dragon Boat Races

8 AM – 4 PM — Point Mallard Park — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrill of dynamic dragon boat racing in Decatur's scenic park.