Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Linda Decatur, a local Dollar General clerk, and her grandson narrowly escaped a mobile home fire on County Road 282 in Caddo Tuesday night — firefighters took four hours to contain the blaze. WAAY-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local news celebrates Black History Month (a time to honor local heroes) by sharing stories of figures like firefighter Joe Louis Duster and the legacy of Huntsville's first Black school. The initiative highlights Alabamians who shaped history and are building our future. WAAY-TV
- ➤ A local consultant has been hired to survey the historic Pennyacres neighborhood near Walter Jackson Elementary School in Southeast Decatur. The study (focusing on aging homes) will document the area's architectural features and cultural significance for future preservation. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Communities across the Tennessee Valley will celebrate Black History Month this February with events including choral concerts, art festivals, and film series. In Decatur, Youth Services will honor local leaders with music and storytelling (4:30–6:30 p.m., Feb. 22) at 702 Sycamore St. NW. Rocket City Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teachers in Alabama are allowed to share their political views with students as long as they show balanced perspectives (per state requirements) and avoid campaigning with class time. The guidelines require political discussions to remain part of the curriculum at local schools. Rocket City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rocket City Trash Pandas have launched Trash Pandas Rookies — a youth scholarship program for local baseball and softball players ages 7 to 12 in North Alabama. Applications are due by Feb. 28 for families living within 60 miles of TOYOTA Field. Rocket City Now
- ➤ North Alabama high school student-athletes made their college commitments on Wednesday, and Decatur’s Harris Penley joined others heading to Keiser University. The athletes from local schools selected programs in football, soccer, cross country and golf. WAAY-TV
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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.
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