Decatur
Morning News
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur’s former Point Mallard Ice Complex is set to reopen in May as an indoor event center hosting weddings, trade shows, and conferences. City Council-approved renovations updated the nearly 30,000 sqft facility with safety upgrades - ensuring a modern, year-round venue for local events. Rocket City Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Chamber hosted three leadership programs—Excellence, Edge, and Equip—that offered professionals and students hands-on tours, team-building, and career insights through fall and winter sessions. Sessions in October, November, and December featured visits to local sites including GoFAR USA Park, Decatur Utilities, and United Launch Alliance. Decatur Chamber of Commerce
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Global Baseball Series 2026 at Toyota Field (our local venue) will feature games between the Toyota Red Cruisers, Alabama A&M and UAH teams from March 30 to April 1. Organized by the Rocket City Trash Pandas and Toyota Manufacturing Alabama, the event will bring high-level baseball to our community. Rocket City Now
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