Decatur
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Thursday, March 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur artist and historian received the Miss Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year Award Wednesday from the Decatur—Morgan County Chamber of Commerce. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Calhoun Community College will start its first soccer team and will hold free tryouts at the Jack Allen Soccer Complex—women's and men's sessions are set for April 5th and 6th for eligible high school seniors and college students who must bring cleats and a valid physical. The tryouts will help the coaching staff choose players for the first season. Rocket City Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At 99, Maggie Martin of Decatur attends water aerobics three times a week to keep her mind and body strong — her daughter Mary praises this routine for boosting her health and social ties — as she prepares to celebrate her 100th birthday in November. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Decatur Morgan Hospital will install a Safe Haven Baby Box that offers a secure and anonymous option for mothers in crisis who can’t care for their newborns—hospital officials will host an installation and blessing at 1:30 p.m. on March 31 in the Emergency Department. WAAY-TV
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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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Samantha Fish Live Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Tickets from $43 — Experience an electrifying night of blues rock with Samantha Fish in Decatur, AL.
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Do The '80s Pub Crawl
4:30-9 p.m. — The Poppy and Parliament — 25% off with code RAD25 — Dress in your best '80s gear for a night of nostalgia, contests, and socializing.
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