Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
Good morning, Decatur.
🚧 Accidents
On Friday, a person was reportedly hit by a train near Hall Avenue and Derrick Street around 12:22 p.m.—Madison County coroner Tyler Berryhill confirmed the death.
🚨 Crime
A Decatur man was arrested on Thursday and held on a $60K bond after two juveniles failed a meth drug screen, with the Morgan County Department of Human Resources reporting the incident to Decatur Police.
The Decatur Police Department said an adult man was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital at 6:33 p.m. Friday from a shooting near Memorial Drive NW and 1st Street NW — police believe the incident was isolated.
🌲 Environment
Marshall County EMA said that multiple roads remain closed due to flooding and high water—roads closed include 7th from King to Jarrah, Hawthorn north of 8B, 8B and Hawthorn, 8th and Iris, and 15th and Michigan—with additional high water on Plymouth-LaPorte Trail and Rose, 5th and Grape, Gumwood and SR 10, and Hickory from 7th to 8th. Officials are monitoring the situation and will update the public as new information becomes available.
🏛️ Government
Decatur Utilities announced a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project will begin Tuesday night in and around 16th Avenue Southeast to improve the local sewer system — the work will continue during nighttime hours.
🎉 Decatur Events
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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.
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.
🏠 Decatur Real Estate
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