Decatur
Morning News
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the first Dec Days Festival on Saturday in downtown Decatur, featuring a free daytime event and a ticketed rooftop concert later that evening. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur's recycling services resume on April 21 after months-long mechanical repairs and upgrades including a new baler and AI sorting system approved by City Council in March + blue pickup routes and Morgan County drop-off sites will reopen as scheduled. Rocket City Now
- ➤ TVA crews will scan the power grid today using aircraft with high-resolution cameras & LiDAR to create a digital twin that spots risks like overgrown vegetation, aiming to secure power for thousands in the Tennessee Valley. WAAY-TV
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Taj Mahal Concert
7-9 p.m. — Princess Theatre — Tickets from $103 — Catch the legendary Taj Mahal live in concert for an unforgettable evening of music.
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Alabama Society of Medical Assistants Conference 2026
7 PM – 7 PM — Decatur Morgan Hospital — Check official website for registration details and program info.
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Decatur Pop Tab Party
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — McDonald's — Donations welcome — Gather your collected pop tabs and enjoy giveaways while supporting a great cause.
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Brandy Clark Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Princess Theatre — Tickets from $73 — Enjoy an intimate evening of music with Brandy Clark in Decatur.
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