Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities responded to a three-vehicle accident on Hwy 231 Tuesday night at about 7:55 p.m. when a car rolled over and caught fire on Brindlee Mountain — crews from Lacey’s Spring Fire Rescue, Brindlee Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office helped clear the scene and took two people with minor injuries to the hospital. News 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Robert Young, 39, was arrested in a drug probe after Priceville police stopped his vehicle for cocaine and later found methamphetamine, fentanyl, cash and handguns, and he now faces charges for trafficking drugs while held in Madison County Jail on a $1.25 million bond. WAAY-TV
- ➤ Two Morgan County corrections officers were attacked over the weekend by inmate Earl Eugene Bates Jr. with a handmade shank—he faces murder charges from a 2022 stabbing, received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries at Decatur Morgan Hospital, and Bates was returned to Lawrence County Jail amid new assault charges. WAAY-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former Ramsay High School basketball coach Denton Johnson has been hired as the head coach of Decatur High School girls' basketball team—he is set to lead the team this season and begin practice sessions soon. Rocket City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two Alabama golfers will compete today at Augusta National Golf Club in the Masters Tournament. Huntsville native Nick Dunlap returns for his second Masters—joining Birmingham native Sepp Straka in his fourth start as both aim to make a mark against a star-studded field led by defending champion Scottie Scheffler. Rocket City Now
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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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Brunch & Brushes
2-5 p.m. — Kimmie's Kitchen and Social House — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful brunch while unleashing your creativity through painting.
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Decatur Pop Tab Party
11 AM – 3 PM — McDonald's — Donation welcomed — Gather your pop tabs, enjoy lunch, and win giveaways at this community recycling event.
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Rotary Rowers Dragon Boat Races
8 AM – 4 PM — Point Mallard Park — Cost info not provided — Experience the thrill of dynamic dragon boat racing in Decatur's scenic park.
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~ Naval Ravikant
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