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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A 15-month project to enhance Decatur’s Dry Creek Wastewater Plant will lead to traffic modifications near Leon Sheffield school.  Decatur Daily

CRIME NEWS

  • A former Decatur Police Officer charged with the death of Steve Perkins seeks to pause all court proceedings to determine if his actions were within his legal discretion as an officer.  WAAY-TV
  • Decatur police arrested an individual in connection to last month's ATV theft.  Decatur Daily
  • Six individuals were arrested on human trafficking and related charges following an undercover operation in Morgan County aimed at protecting minors from exploitation.  WAAY-TV

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Daikin America's Alabama plant cites 'business conditions' for canceling the 2025 Daikin Festival in Decatur.  Decatur Daily

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Decatur Public Library

    This event offers free tax preparation assistance by appointment only, provided by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at the Decatur Public Library.

    Sat, 3/22/25

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  • RCR River City Run - 10k, 5k, and Fun Run Events

    The RCR River City Run offers multiple running events including a 10k, 5k, and a Fun Run, catering to runners of all ages and abilities.

    Sat, 3/29/25

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  • Vintage Market Days of North Alabama

    10 AM-4 PM — Ingalls Harbor Pavilion — $5-15 — Explore a unique shopping experience with vintage treasures from local and regional vendors.

    Fri, 4/4/25

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  • Vintage Market Days of North Alabama

    10 AM-3 PM — Ingalls Harbor Pavilion — $5-15 — Discover unique vintage treasures and handmade goods from local artisans and vendors.

    Sun, 4/6/25

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  • MLF Abu Garcia College Fishing National Championship

    All Day — Ingalls Harbor — Free entry — Witness college anglers compete in the prestigious MLF Abu Garcia National Championship on Wheeler Lake.

    Wed, 4/9/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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