Decatur
Morning News
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nominations for the 25th Annual Women Honoring Women event — a signature fundraiser celebrating inspirational women across Madison, Marshall, Morgan, and Limestone counties — are now open. Honorees will be announced in April as part of a prestigious list of past recipients. WAAY-TV
- ➤ Allen + Whitten are proposing city funding for the July 4 fireworks show as a first step in reviving the Spirit of America Festival in Decatur. The proposal could mark the return of this local tradition. Decatur Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local jewelers report gold prices have jumped about 40% since last year, prompting shops to offer more gold-plated and two-tone pieces for Valentine's Day buyers, and experts advise shoppers to ask if the piece is solid (plated or hollow) to avoid extra costs. WAAY-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur and Austin high schools will receive free jumbotrons from Coca Cola+ a Decatur school board official announced the donation this week to boost school events. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ With Point Mallard Golf Course closed for renovations, Parks and Recreation Director Hunter Allen proposed a new rate structure that would lower fees for Decatur residents — a change intended to ease access during the upgrade. Decatur Daily
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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