Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur Parks & Recreation is building a new 100,000-square-foot rec center with Olympic-sized swimming lanes, a walking track, and basketball courts while also upgrading softball fields near Austin High and adding batting cages at Wilson Morgan Park.

Director Hunter Allen said local users will get first priority and that a mobile app for league registration and payments will launch by the end of September—with the rec center set to be completed next summer.

The North Alabama Airfest will take place at Pryor Field Regional Airport in Tanner on September 13 and 14—featuring vintage warbirds, modern jets, and family activities such as rides and interactive displays.

Visitors will see static aircraft and vendors that show local aviation history and a look at the future of flight.

On September 5, several Decatur citizens filed a lawsuit claiming ballots at some polling sites did not list all mayoral candidates, which they say compromised the election and led them to ask a judge to stop certifying the results and keep election materials for a possible recount—preserving key evidence for review.

FOX54’s First Down Friday Night aired on September 5 showing high school football matchups across the Tennessee Valley — including a contest with Decatur versus Jasper—with most games set to start at 7 p.m.

On Thursday night, the Williamson Lions defeated Elberta 64-9 at their new on-campus stadium—Alvin Dinkins threw three touchdowns to John Austin, and the defense held Elberta to one first down, showcasing the team’s physical style.

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.

Summer Breeze Celebration

6-10 p.m. — Cook Museum of Natural Science — Gather and celebrate the end of summer at this transformative night out.

Ruthie Foster Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices may apply — Experience soulful music with Ruthie Foster as she delivers powerful performances.