Good morning, Decatur.

An EF-2 tornado touched down Tuesday night in Killingsworth Cove, leaving the Gipson family without a home — cleanup efforts began as the Red Cross helped families secure temporary shelter.

Decatur Police arrested 41-year-old Jonathan Sparks after a local business reported a forged check was cashed on May 6 — he faces charges for possessing a forged instrument and third-degree theft and was booked on a $2,000 bond at Morgan County Jail on May 20.

City of Decatur Street Department crews will begin mosquito spraying on Tuesday, May 27, and will spray five days a week between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.—residents will receive updates about their zones soon.

Decatur’s Street Department will begin its annual summer mosquito spraying on Tuesday, May 27th—officials say the measure aims to curb mosquito populations ahead of peak season.

The cofounder of the local social justice group Standing in Power has announced his candidacy for the District 1 City Council seat and promised to deepen his involvement in Decatur community affairs—he said his plans focus on addressing local concerns.

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.