AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Decatur Alabama. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/decatur-al 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/decatur-al https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:05:08 -0500 "Have a blessed Good Friday! Join my family and I in prayer this Holy Day." – Katie. Katie’s New Ad: No Balanced Budget, No Paycheck https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-team-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-april-15-2022-31346450-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-team-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-april-15-2022-31346450-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Ivey has always stood with Alabama’s small businesses, and she recently signed HB391, providing tax relief to over 230,000 businesses. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ivey-signed-a-major-bill-for-business-in-alabama-31349386-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-ivey-signed-a-major-bill-for-business-in-alabama-31349386-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEW AD: Shoot Straight Growing up in the Wiregrass, I learned to respect our Second Amendment and always shoot straight. As Alabama’s next https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-team-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-april-22-2022-31350415-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-team-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-april-22-2022-31350415-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Every child in Alabama deserves access to a world-class education that prioritizes outcomes over ideology. Our most vulnerable children are no https://www.americantowns.com/news/5-questions-for-our-governor-about-the-kay-ivey-transgender-school-31359932-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/5-questions-for-our-governor-about-the-kay-ivey-transgender-school-31359932-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The American people are paying more for food, fuel, housing and basic necessities because of Bidenflation. Add to that the crushing weight of Kay https://www.americantowns.com/news/alabama-cant-afford-four-more-years-of-this-unholy-alliance-31359958-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/alabama-cant-afford-four-more-years-of-this-unholy-alliance-31359958-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 ENDORSEMENT ALERT: Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson I am thrilled to have Mayor Sandy Stimpson’s endorsement! Local leaders across our state https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-may-7-2022-31362403-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-may-7-2022-31362403-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Cullman, AL -- Lindy Blanchard, candidate for Governor of Alabama in the May 24th Republican primary, spoke Friday morning about her plans to https://www.americantowns.com/news/lindy-blanchard-calls-for-ending-grocery-tax-putting-money-back-into-alabamas-pockets-31356001-cullman-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lindy-blanchard-calls-for-ending-grocery-tax-putting-money-back-into-alabamas-pockets-31356001-cullman-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NEWEST POLL: Katie Leads Opponents We are working tirelessly on the campaign trail, traveling to every corner of our state to visit with https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-team-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-may-14-2022-31366829-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-team-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-may-14-2022-31366829-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Montgomery, AL -- Lindy Blanchard released the following statement in regards to the Supreme Court draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and return https://www.americantowns.com/news/lindy-blanchard-vows-to-ban-abortion-in-alabama-31359955-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lindy-blanchard-vows-to-ban-abortion-in-alabama-31359955-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Primary Election Day Tuesday! Make sure you head to the polls on May 24th! If you have any questions regarding your voter registration status, https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-may-21-2022-31372325-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-may-21-2022-31372325-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Montgomery, AL -- National election integrity champion Mike Lindell has endorsed Lindy Blanchard for Governor of Alabama ahead of the May 24th Primary https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-election-integrity-champion-mike-lindell-endorses-lindy-blanchard-for-governor-set-to-crisscross-alabama-for-statewide-tour-31369266-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/national-election-integrity-champion-mike-lindell-endorses-lindy-blanchard-for-governor-set-to-crisscross-alabama-for-statewide-tour-31369266-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Montgomery, AL -- Lindy Blanchard thanked her family, friends, supporters and the people of Alabama tonight at her Primary Election Watch https://www.americantowns.com/news/lindy-blanchard-speaks-following-may-24th-primary-election-31374890-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/lindy-blanchard-speaks-following-may-24th-primary-election-31374890-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 First, I want to thank everyone who supported my campaign to KEEP ALABAMA FREE. Our volunteers worked so hard. Nancy, Faith, and I will never forget https://www.americantowns.com/news/ten-takeaways-from-the-2022-primary-31375892-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ten-takeaways-from-the-2022-primary-31375892-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Katie’s Race Enters Run-Off Set for June 21st Thank you, Alabama! What an incredible night! We still have a lot of work to do. But https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-may-27-2022-31377086-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/official-katie-britt-for-alabama-newsletter-may-27-2022-31377086-des-moines-ia.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Message From Governor Ivey First and foremost, I would like to begin by thanking you all from the bottom of my heart for your support. We have a https://www.americantowns.com/news/alabama-governor-kay-ivey-newsletter-may-2022-31377439-montgomery-al.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/alabama-governor-kay-ivey-newsletter-may-2022-31377439-montgomery-al.html Government and Politics Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500