Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023
Economy Nucor Corp. plans $125 million facility in Decatur Nucor has committed to creating 200 full-time jobs at the facility in Decatur. StaffFebruary 23, 2023
Local news Report: Decatur mayor caught with short-term rental despite city ban Mayor Tab Bowling admitted to violating the ordinance, saying he would have to "man up" and deal with the fallout. Josh MoonNovember 16, 2022
Environment 3M reaches $98 million agreement with Decatur, Morgan County over PFAS pollution The settlement potentially ends years of lawsuits over “forever chemical” contamination in the area. Josh MoonOctober 20, 2021
Aerospace and Defense NASA, Boeing prepare for next month’s launch of second Starliner flight test If Starliner successfully meets all necessary objectives, NASA and Boeing will look for opportunities to fly Starliner’s first crewed mission. Brandon MoseleyJune 21, 2021
Elections Terri Collins to run for re-election in House District 8 The Republican primary is scheduled for May 24, 2022. Brandon MoseleyJune 14, 2021
Congress Congressman honors World War II veteran turning 100 Brooks honored George Mills for his service in World War II with a House floor speech to commemorate his 100th birthday. Brandon MoseleyMay 13, 2021
Economy Alabama ranked No. 9 by Site Selection magazine Site Selection magazine ranked Alabama ninth in its 2020 economic development rankings. Brandon MoseleyMarch 15, 2021
News Murder victims in Morgan County identified The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department identified six of the seven people who were found shot to death in a burning home in rural Morgan... Brandon MoseleyJune 8, 2020
News Tom Collins has died Thomas “Tom” Collins, the husband of State Representative Terri Collins (R-Decatur) has died. He was a longtime volunteer church worship leader and youth lay... Brandon MoseleyFebruary 10, 2020