Good morning, Decatur.

A Morgan County jury found Brian Mann guilty of attempted murder of his wife — Hannah Mann — on Thursday morning.

Robert Blake Sumerel, 34, a Falkville man, was arrested for drug trafficking during a traffic stop in Priceville on Wednesday at 5:37 p.m. when officers found a fentanyl and methamphetamine mixture in his vehicle—his bond is now held as a result of previous offenses.

A Morgan County jury convicted Decatur chiropractor Brian Mann of attempted murder by poisoning his wife with lead — he will be sentenced on August 27 after charges stemming from investigations that began in 2022.

A Decatur jury continues deliberations in the trial of Brian Mann, a local chiropractor accused of trying to poison his wife by making her unknowingly swallow lead—if she died, life insurance policies would have paid him over a million dollars.

A Trinity man, 30-year-old Cody Wayne Terry, was convicted Wednesday of rape and sodomy after DNA evidence linked him to an April 2021 case where Decatur officers responded — he faces sentencing on August 26 with a potential life sentence due to a prior felony.

Decatur businessman Kent Lawrence announced Tuesday that he is running for mayor to replace Mayor Tab Bowling, who is not seeking re-election.

He said he will restore trust and improve communication amid a divided community—drawing on his 18 years of service to the city.

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.

Community Free Clinic Spirit of America 5 Miler and Fun Run

7-8:10 a.m. — Point Mallard Dr SE, Decatur, AL — Registration fee varies — Run for a cause and enjoy the spirit of community at this annual race.