Decatur
Morning News
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two West Morgan football players (Shaun and Nathan Harris) were injured in a car wreck on Friday and airlifted to Birmingham for treatment of multiple broken bones requiring surgery. Rocket City Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ John’s Barbershop in Decatur offers a time capsule of charm, displaying memorabilia from the 1960s through the 2000s. The shop invites locals to step inside and enjoy a slice of community history + nostalgia. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama law requires licensed daycares to hire workers 18 or older who complete education, training, and background checks, while license-exempt church centers follow different rules (employees must self-screen unless state funds are accepted). Rocket City Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local retired Air Force officer Buford Shipley—who relies on modern hearing aids for clear sound—shared his story ahead of World Hearing Day on Tuesday, Mar. 3. He emphasized that the devices help him connect during calls, TV, and outings. WAAY-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Southeast Decatur, the Couey family and neighbors face growing commercial development as business interests surge closer to the area — a move that may reshape local community amenities. Decatur Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chargers basketball player Knute Wood (recently transferred from Tennessee State) and his family appeared on Family Feud earlier this month after a four-year wait, winning $20,000 in the Fast Money round. Wood now hopes to lead the team in the Gulf South Conference Tournament starting March 2. 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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