Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parks and Recreation officials suggest implementing charges for the new indoor pickleball facility and raising fees at the Jimmy Johns Tennis Center. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Decatur Utilities will shut down Bassett Avenue Southeast for water and gas service installation on Thursday. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Schools board hires a new English as Second Language program supervisor to enhance educational support for non-English speaking students. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Decatur City Schools now boasts 23 National Board certified teachers, enhancing educational quality and learning environments. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 5-year-old lawsuit filed by First Response Ambulance Service against the city of Decatur and Decatur Morgan Hospital has been settled. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lifesouth Community Blood highlights critical need for blood donations in North Alabama, urging people to donate to offset shortages worsened by recent snowstorms. WAAY-TV
- ➤ The Morgan County Health Department's latest inspections from Jan. 6-11, 2025, revealed a range of health scores for food and lodging establishments, with one site achieving a perfect score. WAAY-TV
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Charlie Starr Live Performance
Charlie Starr will perform live at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, offering an engaging music experience.
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Guided Waterfowl Tour at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
This event features a guided walking tour around Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, focusing on observing various species of waterfowl.
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Carnival Strut Your Paws Dog Fashion Show
This dog fashion show invites canines to showcase their style with prizes for top contestants and additional raffle opportunities.
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Andy Sydow Live Performance
Andy Sydow will perform live at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, offering an engaging musical experience.
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The Flashbacks Concert
The Flashbacks will perform live at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, Alabama, suitable for all ages.
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