Good morning, Decatur.

At their final fiscal year meeting on March 14, Cassidy Chandler of State Farm Insurance was named the Greater Morgan County Builders Association Commodore of the Month at a gathering held at AMF River City Lanes.

The group thanked member businesses for door prizes—while preparing to welcome new Commodores on April 1.

The Morgan County Sheriff's Office said deputies sought information on 52-year-old Phillip Ray Vincent—wanted on three outstanding warrants—after he fled from officers in Falkville and Eva.

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied former Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette’s request to postpone his immunity hearing and remove Judge Charles Elliott, so he will face the judge next week and his trial will start on April 7 if immunity is not granted.

A Madison County father filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Nickarious McConnico and unnamed parties after his 4-year-old son Kaiden Everson was killed in an accidental shooting when he found a loaded firearm left unsecured on a coffee table at a Huntsville home on April 28th, 2024 — McConnico was charged with criminally negligent homicide in May 2024.

In 2024, TSA officers seized 130 guns from checkpoints statewide, including 33 at Huntsville International Airport (32 were loaded) which marked a 65 percent increase from 2023, and in 2025 so far TSA has seized one loaded Glock at Huntsville.

The Alabama A&M University women's basketball team will face UT Chattanooga in the 27th edition of the Postseason Women's NIT on Saturday at 1 p.m. CT at UT Chattanooga— the winner will face Troy University in the second round from March 23-25.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.