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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • 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.  WAAY-TV
  • 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.  AL.com

SPORTS NEWS

  • 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.  WAAY-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Wed, 4/23/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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  • Brunch & Brushes

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

    Sun, 4/27/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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