Good morning, Decatur.

Residents on Indian Hills Road renewed their fight against commercial development this week as Robert and Lillian Couey continue a 10-year campaign to protect their neighborhood.

New restaurants are opening and current eateries are expanding in town, bringing more dining options to local residents.

According to AAA, regular gasoline averaged $2.47 per gallon in Decatur on Friday, Jan.

23 (prices in Huntsville and Florence-Muscle Shoals were slightly higher). AAA advises drivers to drive smoothly, reduce idling, and use cruise control to save fuel.

The annual Child Safety Conference will be held on Mar.

3 at Decatur Baptist Church (2527 Danville Road S.W.) to share key child safety practices with local families and educators.

Alabama Department of Public Health urges residents to dress warmly and use generators outdoors during extreme cold, warning that hypothermia and frostbite can occur quickly + proper generator use is needed to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Rocket City Wranglers have activated their online registration page to offer rides to healthcare workers in hazardous winter weather — ride requests will open 24 hours before the storm hits.

The volunteer group aims to help nurses and doctors get to work safely this weekend.

Health officials urge Decatur residents to refill prescriptions and secure medical supplies as winter weather may bring rough conditions.

CVS Pharmacy has shared tips on proper storage and timely refills ahead of the storm.

Decatur's privately owned D-Bat indoor training facility will open soon with 15,000 sqft for baseball & softball players along with soccer players to hone their skills.

The AHSAA Central Board of Control approved a new classification system for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 high school sports seasons that creates six divisions for public schools and two for private schools—post-season play will group teams together regardless of enrollment.

Carnival Frolic 13.1 Half Marathon

10 a.m. — Decatur City Hall — Registration required — Celebrate the 10th anniversary with a festive half marathon, scenic routes, and post-race Mardi Gras treats.