Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
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🏛️ Government
Decatur City Council approved a $190,900 contract to fix Carrie Matthews Recreation Center that has been closed for over five years—its gym floor, roof and walls need repair.
Councilman Billy Jackson said work such as a foam lift of the gym floor and soil replacement will start soon to restore this community landmark.
Two city council candidates received notable endorsements Monday as Decatur prepares for municipal elections in eight days.
In District 1, Terrance Adkins was backed by Catrela Perkins—the widow of a man fatally shot in 2023—while in District 3, Council President Jacob Ladner supported incumbent Carlton McMasters amid concerns over his opponent's campaign tactics.
Decatur City Council voted 4–1 to fund renovations for Carrie Matthews Recreation Center — a 57-year-old facility closed in 2019 after its gym floor began sinking — and to address foundation issues noted since 2015.
The council also relocated its 2024 polling site to St. James Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 920 Moulton Street West — a decision announced last Friday — to better serve voters.
Voters in North Alabama will cast ballots Aug.
26 in several municipal elections—races include contests for mayor and city council seats. These elections run in multiple counties and will decide local leadership for the coming term.
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