Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Hazel Green are worried about limited nearby storm shelter access as severe weather approaches; options like locked churches and distant sites remain unreliable while EMA officials urge residents to use multiple warning systems and keep flashlights and batteries ready. WAAY-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Chamber’s Member Spotlight series features Enersolv Corporation—this family-owned firm founded in 1999 is expanding its Decatur lab in 2026 to upgrade environmental testing and boost services in South Alabama while reporting record growth in lab and consulting services. Decatur Chamber of Commerce
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SEC Basketball Tournament starts today with game five set for 11:30 a.m. CT on SEC Network, and free streaming available with DirecTV + Fubo TV trials. Quarterfinal spots have already been secured by top-ranked teams including Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, and Vanderbilt. AL.com
- ➤ North Alabama women's basketball coach Candi Whitaker left UNA after two seasons for Kansas City — a return to a role she held from 2006 to 2012. An executive search firm will lead the hunt for her replacement. AL.com
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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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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.
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First Priority Decatur 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
1-2:15 p.m. — 2527 Danville Rd SW, Decatur, AL — Registration fee applies — Participate in this community race supporting local campus ministries and students.
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