Decatur
Morning News
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Sight Savers of America provided free high-tech vision aids to Decatur residents with low vision and blindness. The devices — which make things larger and easier to see — were given to individuals referred by the Alabama Department of Deaf and Blind. WAAY-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 61-year-old Cullman man, Stanley Dewain Conn, faced multiple drug charges—trafficking dangerous drugs, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia—and was booked into Morgan County Jail after Priceville police stopped his vehicle on Interstate 65 near the Tennessee River Bridge around 9:20 p.m. Monday. WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ James Spann, a veteran weatherman who has covered storms in central Alabama for 47 years, spoke in a recent interview and urged support for the National Weather Service amid plans to cut jobs and close facilities that could weaken local storm warnings. He warned that these changes might create dangerous radar gaps in our area—making forecasts less reliable—. AL.com
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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