

Q&A With Molly Ferrell, Teacher at Wetlands Edge Environmental Center
Q&A With Molly Ferrell, Teacher at Wetlands Edge Environmental Center Share this story social social Email To What is Wetlands Edge Environmental Center? WEEC is the culmination of a partnership between IVXP and Decatur City Schools (DCS) to offer DCS students a chance to learn about nature “up close and personal.” Located on 500+ acres of IVXP’s […]

From Vintage to Visionary: A Decatur Family Creates a Positively Custom Place to Call Home
When Brent and Ashley Collins bought a 1962 house from long-time Decatur resident Charlotte Moores, they set out to make it their own while honoring the legacy the Mooreses had built.

Decatur, Alabama: A Premier Destination for Sports Tourism
Read all about how Decatur, Alabama, is rapidly cementing its reputation as a premier sports destination!

Finding Balance: A Doctor’s Journey to Decatur
Learn how father and surgeon, Dr. Graeme McFarland, finds balance between career and time at home in Decatur, Alabama!

Positively Buzzing With Community Spirit, Charm, and Line Dancing: The Soulful Shakers of Turner-Surles
Music, dancing, laughter, and vibrant energy. No, we’re not at a nightclub, we’re at Turner-Surles Community Resource Center! And these awesome folks? They’re all 55+ and having the time of their lives.

Decatur’s Festival of the Cranes: A Celebration of Nature and Community
Each winter, the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge transforms into a sanctuary for thousands of Sandhill Cranes and the rare Whooping Cranes. This celebration of nature and community is more than just a gathering; it’s a story of conservation, history, and connection.

Q&A With Kimberly Cobb-Ray J.D., United Way of Morgan County President/CEO
Kimberly Cobb-Ray J.D., United Way of Morgan County President/CEO and one of Decatur’s newest residents, talks first impressions and community highlights!

Dia De Los Muertos
Thanks to the Downtown Decatur Dia De Los Muertos Committee, the entire community is invited to celebrate the holiday, which is celebrated annually on November 1 or 2.

The Best and Brightest Initiative: Why I Believe in Decatur’s Future
One of the things I’m most proud of with this initiative is how it’s helping us bring skilled workers to Decatur.

Realizing Dreams in Decatur
How Michael Smitherman Brought his Restauranteur Dreams Back Home

From Soviet Estonia to Decatur, Alabama
Read all about the Journey of Viljar Weimann, Decatur Orchestra Sul Ponticello founder and conductor!

Positively Perfect Weekend Adventures in Decatur
As school bells ring and students fill classrooms once again, here’s a guide to some exciting local spots perfect for weekend outings!