Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An overturned 18-wheeler has blocked northbound traffic at Gordon Terry Parkway and Beltline Road in Decatur—officers report no injuries and urge drivers to take alternate routes. WAAY-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Loftis Steel and Aluminum plans a high-tech operation scheduled to open soon in Decatur — the $6.5 million investment will create 20 new jobs starting at about $28 per hour. The company chose Decatur for its strategic location to support North Alabama market growth with advanced manufacturing equipment. News 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Decatur is applying for a federal grant from the Economic Development Administration to fund downtown improvements including a new parking structure and Cook Museum relocation — a plan the city council will review soon — before the application is submitted later this month. News 19
- ➤ Decatur Municipal Candidate Forum is streamed on FOX54+ at 6:00 p.m. today by League of Women Voters Tennessee Valley. Local residents can watch the forum on-demand using the FOX54+ app. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Residents in Athens, Decatur, and Madison will vote today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in municipal elections to choose mayoral and city council leaders — new officials will take office on November 3 with runoffs scheduled for September 23 if needed. AL.com
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Dawes Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Princess Theatre — Tickets ranging from $73 to $925 — Enjoy an exciting live performance by Dawes at a renowned venue.
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