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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.

CRIME NEWS

  • Decatur Police are asking for help finding a missing woman who was last seen Tuesday leaving Clarion Point Motel on 810 6th Ave NE; she dropped off a rental vehicle in Huntsville and came to Decatur for a work assignment from Texas, so anyone with information should call +256-341-4660+.  News 19

ECONOMY NEWS

  • On April 2, airport director Adam Fox led an Emerging Leaders event at Pryor Field Regional Airport where he discussed the airport's history, economic impact and growth plans, including an air show scheduled from September 13 to 14, while guests toured the facility. The tour showed a new taxiway, expanded corporate hangar space, terminal renovations, plans for a new ramp and the arrival of two aviation maintenance companies.  Decatur Chamber of Commerce

HEALTH NEWS

  • As temperatures rise, snakes become more active in Alabama and Outdoor Alabama recommends keeping yards tidy (removing brush and food sources) to discourage them from coming near homes. The U.S. Army advises bite victims to get to a medical facility quickly and to avoid using tourniquets or cutting the bite if bitten.  Rocket City Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • Today, Rocket City Trash Pandas unveiled their 2025 Opening Day roster at Toyota Field with 22 returning players and 11 top prospects — including top pick Christian Moore, who had a strong start in the minors. The 28-man team will open the season against the Chattanooga Lookouts.  Rocket City Now
  • Tanner High School’s Randy Cortes set the AHSAA career goals record by scoring three goals in a 4-1 win over Tharptown on March 14 - his total reached 172, surpassing Cole Grogan’s 171 record.  WAAY-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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