Good morning, Decatur.

Dozens of organizations and churches across North Alabama will give away free food and hot meals during the government shutdown.

A list of dates and locations includes Decatur’s St. Andrews Church—109 Memorial Drive NW, which will serve 150 hot meals Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Decatur City School Systems said Decatur High School was placed on heightened alert when an 11th-grade student fled after his backpack triggered the OpenGate weapons detector by containing a weapon component+ Decatur Police detained one individual for questioning, and authorities later lifted the alert at both Decatur High and Middle Schools.

Alabama had the highest electricity cost in the South with an average rate of 16.19 cents per kilowatt-hour recorded in August + some local utilities like Decatur Utilities charged as little as 11.40 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Higher rates from Alabama Power at 17.02 cents per kilowatt-hour drove up the state average + studies confirm that all other southern states reported lower prices.

Madison County Commission announced that beginning Monday the intersection of Jeff Road and McKee Road/Will Raby Road will be closed for about one week as utility crews relocate services ahead of a new roundabout construction.

Motorists will follow detour routes along Jim McLemore Road, AL Highway 53, Old Railroad Bed Road, Toney Road, Pulaski Pike and Bo Howard Road — additional work may cause travel delays.

Wes Bayliss Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live music with Wes Bayliss in Decatur, AL.

Teaching Myths Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Calhoun Community College — Free entry — Discover the truth about teaching myths and facts on life satisfaction, salaries, and education paths.