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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Stephen Aaron Murphy, a 38-year-old inmate serving a Morgan County robbery sentence, was recaptured at 8:18 a.m. Friday after escaping from a Montgomery County job site on Tuesday—he was described wearing white pants, a black and gray shirt, and red and black shoes, and ADOC urges anyone with information to call 800-831-8825. WAAY-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A mural honoring Southern rock producer Johnny Sandlin is being painted at 217 Moulton Street East in downtown Decatur to celebrate his musical legacy and local creative talent—this project, led by muralist Steven Teller and the Johnny Sandlin Foundation for Music and the Arts, marks a lasting tribute to his influence in the music scene. Rocket City Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that as of May 23, Decatur drivers paid an average of $2.66 per gallon for regular gasoline while mid-grade and premium cost $3.11 and $3.45 respectively—Huntsville and other North Alabama cities show similar small variations. National averages for Memorial Day weekend stand at $3.20, $3.68 and $4.04 per gallon, offering a regional comparison for travelers. Rocket City Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur City Schools board voted on Thursday to hire new assistant principals at Austin Middle School & Decatur High School. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Council President Jacob Ladner announced Friday that he will not seek reelection in August — he will serve his final five months and help move several projects forward. News 19
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