Good morning, Decatur.

Madison County deputies responded around 6:00 p.m. Thursday near Ed Spears Road in New Hope when a report of a missing child led them to a 2-year-old in the water; rescue attempts failed and detectives are investigating the accidental drowning—a sign no foul play is suspected.

A 93-year-old driver lost his life when his PT Cruiser crossed the center line and hit a southbound Toyota on Danville Road SW near Freemont Street SW on Friday— the Toyota’s driver and passenger were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Buckhorn High School named David Green as its new head football coach—he was a former Bob Jones assistant and replaces Matt Patterson, who coached the team from 2021 to 2024 during seasons with 6-5 records and three straight playoff appearances.

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.

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.

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.

Brunch & Brushes

2-5 p.m. — Kimmie's Kitchen and Social House — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful brunch while unleashing your creativity through painting.