3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (191+ words) DECATUR, Ala. — The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Leadership class for 2025–2026 raised a record-breaking amount through its inaugural Dec Days Festival and Top Deck Social, presenting donations to three local nonprofits during a ceremony May 26 at the Chamber…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (126+ words) GADSDEN, Ala. — A crash involving a tanker truck on the Meighan Bridge in Gadsden led to a diesel leak into the Coosa River and lane closures. Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford said Tuesday’s crash involved a tanker truck whose trailer was…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (554+ words) DECATUR, Ala. — GE Appliances has announced a $28 million investment in new manufacturing technology and a primary care clinic designed to serve employees and their families at its Decatur refrigeration plant. The company says the investment strengthens its Alabama workforce, deepens…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago   (192+ words) FLORENCE, Ala. — Florence is taking a new approach to managing yard and wood waste with the addition of a pre-owned air curtain burner purchased from the City of Gadsden. The equipment, made by Air Burners, is designed to process clean…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (155+ words) New taco restaurant to replace Krystal’s on Florence Boulevard rocketcitynow.com New taco restaurant to replace Krystal on Florence Boulevard FLORENCE, Ala. — A new spot for tacos and nachos is coming to Florence Boulevard. The Taco Spot will open soon…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (420+ words) DECATUR, Ala. — The Decatur City Council will consider comprehensive new regulations for short-term rentals at its Monday meeting at 6 p.m., establishing rules aimed at balancing property owner rights with neighborhood quality of life concerns. Ordinance No. 26-4633 would create a detailed…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (363+ words) DECATUR, Ala. — The Decatur City Council voted unanimously on Monday, December 15, 2025, to approve "Option B" for the completion of the Modaus Road Sportsplex. The decision marks a significant milestone for the project, allowing the City to move forward with a…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (252+ words) DECATUR, Ala. — The Decatur City Council is set to vote on a $5 million investment for Rock the South at a meeting taking place on Thursday. Earlier this month, organizers shared that Alabama's biggest music festival would be moving from Cullman…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago   (246+ words) Florence Arts and Museums secures $14,703 for Pope’s Tavern archaeology, boosting public initiatives like the Junior Archaeology Camp and workshops. Florence Arts and Museums awarded funding for Pope’s Tavern archaeology FLORENCE, Ala. — Florence Arts and Museums’ Archaeology at Pope’s Tavern program…...