Decatur
Morning News
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds came to Milton Frank Stadium on Tuesday to watch 770 athletes compete in the Madison County Special Olympics track and field events. More than one thousand volunteers helped support the games — winners will go on to the state games in May. WAAY-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ULA hosted a media tour at its Decatur rocket production facility where Atlas and Vulcan rockets are built, and CEO Tory Bruno said the half-billion-dollar modernization has automated 80% of the work without reducing the workforce. The facility uses artificial intelligence for quality control over 18,000 welds to ensure safety. Rocket City Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Montgomery man with a violent criminal history was stopped by Priceville police Monday at 9 p.m. near Point Mallard Parkway and Marsha Avenue where officers found unprescribed medication, drug paraphernalia, and a loaded firearm in his vehicle, and the 24-year-old (Jamari Aikens) was booked into Morgan County Jail with a no bond hold pending his probation review. WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur City Council is considering reopening its police chief application process after two of the three final candidates dropped out. They will interview Tory Mack from the Birmingham Police today at 3 p.m. at the Turner Surles Community Center (council members believe a longer application period may help bring in more qualified candidates). WAAY-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Morgan County Health Department released new inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected April 7–12. Decatur sites such as Moe’s Original BBQ, which scored an 89 after a mold issue was abated by cleaning, and Priceville High School, which earned a perfect 100, showed a mix of compliance and critical violations—other issues included residue on soda nozzles and food kept at improper temperatures. WAAY-TV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bob Jones wide receiver Rhys Dorsey has committed to play college football for the University of Memphis and will join the team this season (he made his decision after careful evaluation). 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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