Decatur
Morning News
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local neighbors and businesses are collecting food donations to help residents facing hunger — a drive inspired by Carlie Padgett’s memory of a girl in need in fifth grade. The collection effort is underway in the community. Decatur Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local hauling and construction companies are struggling with rising fuel prices as diesel rates climb because of tensions in the Middle East (increasing operational costs). Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Priceville Elementary's interventionist Amy Hood was named SuperStar Teacher for February by the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber. She earned a $150 gift card for her classroom, a $50 gift card for personal use & a $1,000 grant for the school. WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Morgan County Sheriff's Office will hold free scam awareness classes for seniors at Lacey's Spring Senior Center on March 10, Somerville Senior Center on March 24, Turner-Surles Senior Center on March 31, and Union Hill Senior Center on April 7. Classes begin at 10 a.m. (lunch provided). WAAY-TV
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Don't look for happiness. Look for meaning.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Decatur Morning News
Welcome to the Decatur Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Decatur, Alabama community. If you like the Decatur Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Decatur.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Decatur and across Alabama. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Decatur Morning News
A free Decatur community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://decaturmorningnews.com/sitemap