Good morning, Decatur.

A Bessemer man, Martellis Maurice Smith, was arrested on Jul 23rd by Priceville police near the I-65 and Highway 67 interchange after officers saw him driving in reverse and found cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia, and he now faces DUI and drug possession charges with a $40,000 bond.

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44-year-old James Michael Simmons after he fled a drug operation in Decatur – he was caught following a chase across county lines and now faces multiple felony charges including evading arrest and reckless driving.

A chase in Decatur ended Monday when officers arrested James Michael Simmons, 44, who ran from a drug operation and hid in bushes near Huntsville & was treated for injuries before being booked into jail.

Police responded to a shooting call on Monday at the 300 block of Robin Road SW in Decatur and found one person dead; Bernabe Eguia (44) was arrested on a manslaughter charge with a $100,000 bond, and Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn later identified the victim as Terra Ward (42).

Savannah Samuel, a rising senior at Decatur Heritage Christian Academy, represented the Decatur-Morgan Chamber of Commerce at the sixth Huntingdon College Economic and Community Development Scholars Program held at Huntingdon’s campus.

The two-day, one-night program—hosted by Huntingdon College and the Presidential Scholars Program—offered students hands-on lessons in economic development as they worked on group projects using local city information.

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.

The Alabama Troubadours Live

7-11 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket info available — Experience an evening of soulful music with The Alabama Troubadours.

Brothers for Life 5k

8-10 a.m. — Jack Allen Soccer Complex — Registration fee applies — Support local heroes in this exciting community run.