Saturday, February 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Megan Garner was honored as February's Commodore of the Month by the Greater Morgan County Builders Association for her volunteer work, amid discussions of new recreational developments in Decatur. Decatur Chamber of Commerce
- ➤ Barbara and Frank Smith from Decatur, Alabama, are celebrating 70 years of marriage, highlighting their journey of love, faith, and family. News 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur police are still searching for the suspect in several sexual assaults that occurred last year. Decatur Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rodney Gordon, President of the Morgan County NAACP, examines the term 'woke' through the lens of racial justice and community awareness, particularly highlighting the community's response to the fatal police shooting of Steve Perkins. WAAY-TV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Watch a special hour-long FOX54 edition featuring an interview with local sports hero Kerry Goode on his life with ALS, alongside highlights from Super Bowl week. Rocket City Now
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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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