Here are the bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House SB 202, sponsored by Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery, increases the Montgomery Sheriff’s expense allowance from $20,000 to ...

The Decatur Fire Department responded to an abandoned house with “heavy fire” Thursday afternoon, and the cause remains under ...

American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.

Alabama has signed a new law aimed at addressing the state’s teacher shortage by opening a path for military veterans without bachelor’s degrees to enter the classroom.

In less than a second, a calm encounter can turn hostile, forcing police officers to make life-or-death decisions to protect ...

The City of Decatur has released results for its 2026 Community Survey, which asked community members about issues that matter to them, satisfaction with the city and ideas for the city’s ...

The City of Decatur's 2026 Community Survey reveals residents prioritize safety, infrastructure, and economic growth. DECATUR ...

Alabama announced Wednesday that A-Day, the Crimson Tide’s annual spring football game, will take place on Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Calhoun Community College is set to hold its annual Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The job fair will take place at the Advanced Technology Center on the Decatur ...

Calhoun Community College's Spring Job Fair on Wednesday offers networking, interviews, and resume critiques with dozens of ...

Elizabeth Barrientos went through DeKalb County Schools in northern Alabama as a native Spanish speaker. Born in Gadsden, Barrientos and her family have been in Collinsville for about 30 years after ...

The Decatur Library reopened Feb. 10 with enhanced safety protocols following a Feb. 2 shooting. New measures include a single point of entry via the rear of the building and a mandatory security ...