Good morning, Decatur.

City leaders approved a redesigned plan for the long-awaited sportsplex on Modaus Road, adding $15 million to the $15 million already invested.

The updated facility will offer multi-purpose fields, batting cages, and concessions, and construction details will be shared as the project moves to the next phase.

The Chamber held its #LoveWhereYouLiveMorganCo Holiday Social Media Challenge over the month, inviting locals to share photos of favorite businesses and spots.

Winners received prizes + the Chamber urges residents to keep supporting local businesses as the new year nears.

Hazel Green nonprofit Gifts From Heaven Santa’s Helpers seeks donations from local families after founder Gary Thomas passed away.

Donations will be distributed Saturday, Dec. 20 at their warehouse (next to Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill) to help cover rent and electricity so children can get new toys.

A Decatur-built ULA Atlas V rocket launched the Amazon Leo 4 mission Tuesday morning — deploying broadband satellites to expand Amazon's internet service.

The mission showcased local engineering and underscored Decatur's role in advancing network connectivity.

Taylor Johnson, a fourth-year first-grade teacher at Walnut Grove School in New Market, is honored as FOX54 Top Teacher.

She hopes her students build strong reading skills and confidence after facing her own struggle with dyslexia.

The CHOOSE Act website (chooseact.alabama.gov) now guides Alabama families on applying for education savings accounts; renewing families accessed the portal on Dec.

15 and new applications will open Jan. 2 for the 2026 to 2027 school year. Awards will be given on Apr. 15 after applications close on Mar. 31.

Trash collection schedules in Decatur will change next week for the Christmas holiday; residents should verify updated routes with local officials.