Good morning, Decatur.

A Decatur man accused of strangling his girlfriend in front of her young daughter—according to court records—appeared in Morgan County District Court this week while attorneys questioned a detective about the alleged incident.

Cody Bowers has been named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for May at Danville Middle School—he received a $150 gift card for his classroom, a $50 gift card for personal use and a $1,000 grant for the school from the Chamber’s One Vision Foundation and its sponsors.

Calhoun Community College will open its new STEAM Imagination Center in downtown Decatur, housed in the renovated Eyster Key building—offering training in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at 10 a.m.

Drake State grads are starting careers and apprenticeships in high-demand trades such as welding, nursing and maintenance tech jobs.

Director of Workforce Development Ira Jones said the program—once neglected—now helps meet local job needs in the Tennessee valley.

On May 15, Hartselle High School claimed its 10th AHSAA State Baseball Championship at Jacksonville State University’s Jim Case Stadium by beating Chelsea 9-3 in a best-of-three series.

The Tigers rallied with a seven-run burst in the top of the seventh inning, overturning a 1-0 deficit from game one — a win that coach Brad Phillips said would have made former coach William Booth proud.

Mobile Pantry Offering Free Food

7:30-10 a.m. — Austin Junior High School — Free entry — Fresh produce and dry goods available for anyone in need, no questions asked.