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Remembering Decatur Daily’s rise and community impact
Publisher Sarrett C. Shelton and Maynard Layman reflect on the Decatur Daily’s 50 plus years and its role in building jobs and industry across the Tennessee Valley. They recount newsroom life, key editors, the paper’s shift across Johnston Street to a new building, and moments shaping local pride and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Loyd’s Drug Store
Moulton Street
Seco Ave
Johnston St. SE
1St Ave. SE
Sarrett C. Shelton
Maynard Layman
Tennessee Valley
Johnston St
Layman
Barrett Shelton
W. R. Shelton
United States
Shelton
Sam Stockard
Ben Bloodworth
Bloodworth
Mr. Blood
Bob Jervis
Curtis Gover
L&n
Joe
Roosevelt
Decatur
Franklin Roosevelt
Quince Eddens
Highway Patrol
Pearl Harbor
Florence
Tennessee Valley Authority
Dave Lilienthal
TVA