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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Warming centers are open in North Alabama as winter weather approaches. In Decatur, Hands Across Decatur (1027 5th Ave SE) is providing shelter until noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and other centers across the region offer food, rides and aid to those in need.  WAAY-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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