Decatur
Morning News
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Public Library, Athens Limestone Public Library, and Ardmore Public Library will soon offer free tax preparation help — a service designed to assist local residents in completing their returns. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Erica Terrell from Danville Middle School has been selected as FOX54’s Top Teacher after seven years of teaching world history and enrichment classes that boost student confidence—her dedication makes a positive impact on the local community. Rocket City Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Limestone County opened its new recycling center this week (located at 1305 North Jefferson Street) to improve operations and boost sustainability. The facility features a baler to compact materials for resale, aiming to reduce landfill waste and support self-sufficiency Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rocket City Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flu cases are rising in north Alabama, causing longer emergency room wait times as health professionals warn that the season has not peaked yet. Decatur Daily
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