Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crews at Point Mallard Golf Course are installing 3.5 miles of new irrigation pipe to upgrade the course ahead of summer. The work will be completed by end of April to ensure better turf conditions for golfers in Decatur. WAAY-TV
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Decatur Daybreak held a community tree giveaway on Saturday by distributing hundreds of tree seedlings in celebration of Arbor Day Week. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Decatur City Council is considering extending the Singing River Trail along Highway 67 from Country Club Road to the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to improve pedestrian access. The council will vote on funding next Monday, Mar. 2 and the project includes intersection upgrades + a push-button crosswalk. WAAY-TV
- ➤ Homeowners are reminded that the water utility fixes issues with public mains while repairs on the service line after the property line are generally their responsibility; locals should contact their provider (or review insurance) to confirm coverage details. Rocket City Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ House Bill 306 would give temporary teaching certificates to veterans who meet service, college, and exam criteria; the House will vote Tuesday and the measure may take effect Oct. 1 (this effort aims to ease teacher shortages in rural and small schools). WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville letter carriers (Branch 462) joined a nationwide rally on Sunday to demand fair pay and stronger safety protections as their contract expires in May. They argue that rising work hours require pay that matches today's demands. Rocket City Now
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Margaret Ellis Jewelry Spring Trunk Show
10 a.m.–5 p.m. — Carriage House — Free entry — Don’t miss the unique designs showcased at the Margaret Ellis Jewelry Spring 2026 Trunk Show.
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