Decatur
Morning News
Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Orchestra Sul Ponticello presented Peter and the Wolf (with puppetry by Ryan Rorick and French horn music) to delight local children. The interactive concert brought the story to life for Decatur audiences. Decatur Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Calhoun Community College’s annual event said North Alabama's low unemployment rate benefits workers but creates hiring challenges for employers. They noted that few candidates are available, making it tougher for local businesses to fill open positions. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials paused recycling operations after an equipment failure occurred Thursday at the processing facility - repairs are underway and updates will follow when service resumes. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wellstone has lowered its admission age to 8 for mental health care and admitted 77 children so far this month & helps reduce transfers out of town by offering round-the-clock support in North Alabama. This change aims to keep more kids treated locally. WAAY-TV
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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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