The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Councilman Johnson chosen as Decatur’s next mayor

Johnson, 52, will replace Robert Tharp, who resigned Jan. 13. His term is set to expire Dec. 31. Other candidates the City ...

Decatur city commissioners pick first new mayor in 10 years

For the first time in a decade, the City of Decatur has a new mayor. City Commissioner Tony Powers was chosen as the city’s ...
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Decatur Mayor-elect Kent Lawrence preparing to take on new role

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - In just a few days, Mayor-Elect Kent Lawrence will take office as the new mayor of Decatur. Lawrence has spent the past two months preparing for this new role. Lawrence has been ...

Decatur commissioners appoint Tony Powers as mayor — but voters could soon get a say

The Decatur City Commission named former commissioner Tony Powers as mayor under the city's long-standing appointment system, even as officials move toward a historic change in 2027.