Decatur
Morning News
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A quarter-century-old time capsule was opened Tuesday morning at Cotaco Park near the Morgan County Courthouse on Lee Street, revealing documents (including local plans, church records, photos, and clippings) that capture community life 25 years ago; county officials held a media-only ceremony. Rocket City Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ FOX54 named Courtney Calvin Top Teacher at Austin Middle School for her creative lessons using visual vocabulary and the ESPEN method — a style that shines while she also coaches cheerleading. Her approach today inspires students to build strong skills in history and life. Rocket City Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Morgan County Commission unearthed a 25-year-old time capsule on Tuesday that had been covered with a granite top and mold, and replaced it with a new capsule to preserve local history. Decatur Daily
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