Decatur
Morning News
Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities report an explosion on Whites Dairy Road near Neel injured one person on Thursday afternoon and the Morgan County Sheriff's Office says Air Evac is en route—updates are pending. WAAY-TV
- ➤ One person died after a multi-vehicle crash at the I-565 and I-65 interchange—debris from the crash caused another collision, but no one else was hurt. WAAY-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Randy Ray, owner of HRH Lawn Care, said rising costs for lawn treatment products and labor have forced many companies to increase their fees, and he is limiting new hires and clients to keep costs down. Warmer weather is expected to drive more lawn care work—making service prices a growing concern for local residents. WAAY-TV
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Redstone Federal Credit Union said it is handling fraudulent Walmart.com charges linked to a BIN attack so that no member loses money—Walmart.com has already refunded over 77% of the charges and the credit union is monitoring accounts with alert tools. WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to the threat of severe weather, Hands Across Decatur will open Friday at 9 p.m.—it will remain available until Sunday morning. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Mayor Tab Bowling will give his final State of the City address at the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce annual breakfast on April 17. The event will mark his concluding update on local challenges and successes. Decatur Daily
- ➤ City officials in Decatur are searching for a new dog park home after a rec center displaced the previous park areas—residents disagree on the best location. The search continues as officials review options that meet community needs. Decatur Daily
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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