Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, February 13th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Animal Services Advisory Board is initiating a program to sell inscribed memorial brick pavers for placement in front of the shelter, with Osborne Animal Clinic being the first confirmed purchaser. Decatur Daily
- ➤ The under-construction Decatur Scottsboro Boys Civil Rights Museum aims to educate and foster healing regarding racial injustice, focusing on the wrongly accused Scottsboro Boys and promoting future civil rights education. WAAY-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Over 50 businesses and around 1,000 students attended the 2025 Career & Workforce Expo at Ingalls Harbor in Decatur, highlighting a significant opportunity for networking and employment. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ School systems in North Alabama and Tennessee are operating on a 2-hour delay due to heavy flooding after recent wet weather. WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Morgan County Courthouse has started a $12 million renovation project that is anticipated to last 18 months. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Decatur is on the verge of commencing the main phase of the Sixth Avenue streetscape project pending council approval of an $8.07 million bid. Decatur Daily
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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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