Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2025 Miss Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year Award to honor local individuals with exceptional community service. Decatur Chamber of Commerce
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Police report a decline in most violent and property crimes, a trend attributed to effective law enforcement strategies. Decatur Daily
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department successfully apprehended the third suspect involved in a series of thefts totaling $1,800. News 19
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new Scottsboro Boys Civil Rights Museum initiative, led by Francis Tate, aims to educate future generations about the nine young men wrongfully convicted in the 1930s, highlighting ongoing efforts to preserve civil rights history. WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Planning Commission has moved its upcoming March 18 meeting to March 17, with no changes to its February schedule. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Morgan County Health Department's report highlighted a range of health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments from February 3-8, 2025, with two achieving perfect scores and several others cited for critical violations. WAAY-TV
SHOP NEWS
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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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Open House at 2328 Duncansby Dr SW
Explore a modern home featuring an isolated master suite, stylish kitchen, sunroom, and a backyard with a saltwater pool and fire pit.
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Carnival Frolic 13.1 & 5K Race 2025
This annual event in Decatur, Alabama features a 13.1-mile race, a 5K option, and a relay race, all set along scenic trails and historic districts.
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Duane Walker Live Performance at Highway 67 Roadhouse
Experience live music from Duane Walker in Decatur, Alabama, with an afternoon performance at a popular local venue.
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Delano Park Race Event
This event features a race consisting of multiple laps on a USATF-certified 1-mile path in Decatur's Delano Park, with aid available on each lap and accessible facilities.
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