Good morning, Decatur.

Local groups that help the homeless in Decatur have noticed a rise in the number of people needing support.

They say the situation is worse than ever before + call for more help to meet the growing demand.

Five people accused in the capital murder for hire of a Hartselle man appeared in court on Friday, with Judge Jennifer Howell stating that Logan Delp’s trial is scheduled between Oct.

15 and Oct. 31—250 jury summons will be sent—and that each defendant will be tried separately.

A Decatur man named Matthew Leon Mosley Jr. was arrested during a traffic stop in Priceville on Friday at 12:05 a.m. along Highway 67 near Indian Hills Road — police said he had seven active nationwide extradition felony warrants and five misdemeanor warrants from Morgan County and he is held without bond at Morgan County Jail.

Wilson Lock reopened after nine months of repairs 75 miles downstream from Decatur — its reopening is expected to ease a backlog of barges that has affected local industries.

Gov. Kay Ivey is launching her Summer Reading Challenge for all rising kindergarten through eighth grade students for the 2025 to 2026 school year+ she asks them to write a letter with their favorite summer book, name, entering grade and school.

The challenge runs through September 8 while the Second Lady hosts a nationwide reading challenge where students must read 12 books by September 5 to win a certificate, prize and a trip to Washington, D.C.

Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority has set plans to ramp up downtown holiday events as Christmas lights and sounds are scheduled to debut six months from today — the move aims to boost local cheer during the festive season.

Starting Monday, June 30, Priceville police said the intersections at Skidmore Road and Cedar Street + Skidmore Road and Greenfield Drive will be converted to three-way stops to slow traffic and lower accident risks.

Decatur Parks and Recreation announced that the Jimmy Johns Pickleball Center will open on Monday, June 30 at Point Mallard Park and will operate during the summer from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sundays—visitors must use cashless payments, bring water, and avoid food and sticky drinks.

Volleyball Little Hawks Camp

2-4:30 p.m. — Kelley Gymnasium — Registration required — Attend an engaging volleyball camp for students in grades 3-8 focusing on skills, sportsmanship, and fun.

Peter Pan

7-8:30 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Peter Pan live on stage.