Decatur, AL, Morgan County, AL | featured news

MONTGOMERY — An attorney for Rep. Ed Henry filed a motion to dismiss the federal indictment against him, saying the allegations do not constitute criminal conduct and are “vague, indefinite, uncertain and confusing.”

More than 300 boats will converge in Limestone County on Saturday for the annual Elk River Boat Party.

Local authors will gather at the Decatur Public Library on Cherry Street Northeast for a meet-and-greet Thursday from 3-6 p.m.

Roses & Cigarettes, a Los Angeles-based duo with a mix of roots, rock, Americana, country and pop, will perform a free concert in downtown Athens on Thursday from 7-9 p.m.

Courtland’s annual Freedom Spectacular will culminate with a fireworks show Saturday at 9 p.m.

Competition among backyard barbecue teams will fire up this weekend in Elkmont at the annual Smokin’ Railroad Street BBQ Cook-Off. Teams will compete for best pork, chicken and ribs and the award for people’s choice.

The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is beginning another five-year initiative aimed at helping the business economy and quality of life.

An Athens man faces charges for trying to use someone else’s debit card at a restaurant and hotel, Decatur police said.

A staple of north Alabama summer entertainment, the Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival will open for the season Thursday night.

Decatur Animal Services is reducing pet adoption fees through Monday at the city’s animal shelter on Beltline Road Southwest.