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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.

CRIME NEWS

  • Decatur Police arrested a Tanner woman—48-year-old Malinda Williams—on a warrant for second-degree retail theft related to a November 22 incident at Belk, and she is now held in Morgan County Jail on a $2,500 bond.  News 19

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill to require pharmacy benefit managers pay Medicaid reimbursement rates—this comes after many independent pharmacies closed because they could not cover their costs. The legislation now moves to the House for further review.  Rocket City Now
  • A House committee approved a bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday after Rep. Rick Rehm removed a rule that made state workers choose between Juneteenth and a Confederate holiday—state employees will now have Juneteenth off. Some lawmakers, including Rep. Juandalynn Givan, opposed the change—fiscal notes show the cost will rise only slightly.  Rocket City Now

HEALTH NEWS

  • Decatur Morgan Hospital is broadening its breast health services by offering advanced mammograms and breast biopsies in one visit — the new service will help women get faster and clearer results.  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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