SUMMARY: In a highly emotional campaign season, a local church on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive is focusing on prayer ahead of the upcoming election. Pastor Marvin Lou encourages community members to vote and emphasizes the importance of participation in the electoral process. A small gathering prayed for peace and collective support, highlighting the need for unity after the election results. Pastor Lou’s church is also offering transportation to polling places, underlining the belief that active participation can positively impact the community. Polls in Alabama open at 7 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.

Community members gathered at Stewart Memorial CME Church to pray ahead of Tuesday’s general election.
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SUMMARY: The City of Decatur has postponed voting on a new zoning ordinance proposal due to concerns from Councilman Billy Jackson about the changes. The ordinance rewrite, initiated years ago to replace outdated regulations, faced delays from changes in the city planning department and the pandemic. The city has been without a planning director since 2009. Council President Jacob Ladner noted that a unanimous council vote is necessary to proceed, and there is a hope to have a city planner in place before the next council meeting to better understand the ordinance.

The city of Decatur delayed voting to adopt a proposal for a new zoning ordinance.

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SUMMARY: Today will be breezy with wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph and temperatures reaching the low 70s in Peach Country and close to 80 degrees in Clanton. While some eastern areas may not warm up beyond the mid-70s due to clouds, western locations like Tuscaloosa are expected to hit 81. Spotty showers are possible on Tuesday and Wednesday, with more rain likely depending on an uncertain tropical system developing in the Caribbean that may approach the Gulf. The seven-day forecast shows mild temperatures near 80 throughout the week, along with limited rain chances.

Breezy and warm for Alabama as we watch for what could be Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf later this week.

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