Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in District 4 will cast ballots Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in a runoff election between Sarah French and Pam Werstler. Both advanced from an earlier contest+French faces scrutiny over a past conviction while Werstler highlights her 25 years of public service experience. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Central Avenue Southwest's northbound lanes—from Cedar Lake Drive to Courtney Drive—are closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and will be closed on Wednesday for Decatur Utilities' sewer rehabilitation work. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Morgan County Health Department released inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected Sept. 15-20, with scores ranging from 76 to 100 on a 100-point scale. Some sites in Decatur and surrounding areas had critical issues like mold and broken equipment—scores below 85 signal needed improvements. WAAY-TV
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.
~ Ryan Holiday
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