Decatur
Morning News
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BBB North Alabama with Family Security Credit Union and Gone For Good is hosting free Spring Shred Days in Florence on Apr. 10, Huntsville on Apr. 17, Decatur on May 1, and Cullman on May 2. Residents may securely dispose of documents (and recycle electronics or return drugs) to help prevent identity theft. Rocket City Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Decatur-Morgan Entrepreneurial Center — which has served the local community for 16 years — will open a second site in Hartselle at 407 Chestnut St to expand its entrepreneurial resources. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday (Mar. 3), Alabama lawmakers unveiled a coordinated career and technical education package that includes a proposal for an additional $150M investment approved by a House committee. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority is offering one case of bottled water to households affected by Tuesday's emergency maintenance that caused discolored water. Customers may pick up a case from today through Friday, Mar. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 17218 US Highway 72 (in Athens) as officials flush affected lines. WAAY-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alabama A&M women’s basketball clinched its first SWAC Regular Season Championship on Monday at the AAMU Event Center with a 55–50 win over Grambling and will host Southern University Thursday at 5:30 p.m. riding momentum into tournament play. 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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