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Decatur, Alabama
Decatur is a city in Morgan and Limestone counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The city, nicknamed "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County.[6] The population in 2010 was 55,683.[3]
Decatur is also the core city of the two-county large Decatur, Alabama metropolitan area which had an estimated population of 153,374 in 2013. Combined with the Huntsville Metropolitan Area, the two create the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area, of which Decatur is the second-largest city.
Like many southern cities in the early 19th century, Decatur's early success was based upon its location along a river. Railroad routes and boating traffic pushed the city to the front of North Alabama's economic atmosphere. The city rapidly grew into a large economic center within the Tennessee Valley and was a hub for travelers and cargo between Nashville and Mobile, as well as Chattanooga and New Orleans. Throughout the 20th century, the city experienced steady growth, but was eclipsed as the regional economic center by the fast-growing Huntsville during the space race. The city now finds its economy heavily based on manufacturing, mining, cargo transit, chemical, and high-tech companies such as Vulcan Materials,[7]Daikin,[8]Toray,[9] and United Launch Alliance.[10]
Initially the area was known as "Rhodes Ferry Landing", named for Dr. Henry W. Rhodes, an early landowner who operated a ferry that crossed the Tennessee River in the 1810s at the present-day location of Rhodes Ferry Park. The city was incorporated as Decatur in 1821. It was named in honor of Stephen Decatur; after he was killed in a duel in 1820, President Monroe directed that the Alabama town be named for him.[11]
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Authorities recover vehicle that ended up in creek after chase with Decatur police
The search for a person who struggled to stay afloat in Flint Creek after Monday's incident is ongoing, police said.
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Largest traveling replica of Vietnam War memorial arrives in Wise County
The replica is 360 feet long, eight feet high at its apex, and bearing all of the more than 58,000 names of American Vietnam War dead ...
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Man charged with capital murder after vehicle goes into creek during police chase; 1 missing
Smith’s arrest comes as a result of what police say was an armed robbery that quickly developed into a chase, ending with a submerged vehicle in a creek and one occupant missing in the water. A ...
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Decatur armed robbery suspect charged with capital murder
Officials with the Decatur Police Department say Ismael Smith has been charged with capital murder for the suspected death of the other suspect.
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Singing River Trail – Decatur to Shoals Draft Plan Review
Launch 2035 and the Singing River Trail have begun the process of developing a trail master plan that will connect Decatur to the Florence/Muscle Shoals region, building on the original master plan ...
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Crews looking for person after Alabama chase ends in submerged vehicle
Morgan County authorities say a chase following an armed robbery ended in a creek with at least one occupant of the fleeing vehicle unaccounted for this afternoon. Decatur police said 911 dispatchers ...
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American Veterans Traveling Tribute coming to North Texas
The largest traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is coming to Decatur March 29-April 2. Local veteran Al Westfall, now Commander of the Wise County Veterans Group, helped get the ...
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Decatur High JROTC instructor resigns following investigation of what he calls 'scuffle' among cadets
The Decatur High junior ROTC instructor named a state teacher of the year two months ago by the Veterans of Foreign Wars resigned Friday after what he called a "scuffle" ...
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Decatur St. Teresa wallops Decatur Lutheran 11-1
It was a tough night for Decatur Lutheran which was overmatched by Decatur St. Teresa in this 11-1 verdict. You're reading a news brief powered by ScoreStream, a world leader in fan-driven sports ...
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Challenges await: Six candidates seeking election to Decatur school board
Jason Dion and Al Scheider — who were elected in 2021. Bill Clevenger, 70, retired executive director of Decatur Park District and recently appointed to the school board: My wife Candi and I ...
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Fuel spill expected to impact travel in Decatur Friday afternoon
The Decatur Police Department said the fuel spill, caused by a wreck at Wilson Street and Oak Street Friday afternoon, is expected to impact travel in both directions.
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A big riverfront development could be coming to Decatur
The City of Decatur is looking to transform its riverfront. Mayor Tab Bowling told News 19 that he hopes to bring a development similar to City Harbor in Guntersville to Decatur. Mayor Bowling said he ...