Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games will debut at Point Mallard Park March 14-15. The two-day event will feature competitions, clan gatherings, music, and food vendors and offers a chance for local celebration of Scottish traditions. WAAY-TV
- ➤ Florence native Kutter Bradley, now living in Nashville, will compete on American Idol soon as he shares his music journey from his hometown to a national stage. His participation promises to bring local spirit to the widely watched contest. WAAY-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported Monday, Mar. 9 that regular gas in Decatur cost $2.99 per gallon, while nearby Huntsville and Florence-Muscle Shoals had slightly different prices. The report offered fuel-saving tips for drivers (smooth acceleration and reduced idling helped) to keep local commuters informed. Rocket City Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The US Navy will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 20 for a 2.2 million sqft defense industrial facility in Muscle Shoals. Congressman Aderholt said the new facility is expected to create thousands of manufacturing jobs & boost maritime production in NW Alabama. 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.
-
YP Decatur Mini Masters
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Funland Mini Golf — Bring non-perishable items for free putt putt — Compete in a mini golf tournament inspired by the Masters Tournament with networking and fun.
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
If you're not willing to be mocked, you're not going to do anything new.
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