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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Alabama non-profits are facing tough cuts in federal grants—United Way in Florence lost $350,000, which will force a $50,000 funding reduction, and groups like Safe Place and the Community Action Agency are struggling to keep their services going. WAAY-TV
- ➤ This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to honor Morgan County's 911 dispatchers who answer many calls—from routine to life-threatening—and rely on support to stay calm. Dispatcher Lance Greene and training analyst Samantha Sanders shared that their work is both challenging and rewarding as they help save lives. WAAY-TV
- ➤ The Alabama Jubilee Festival will be held at Point Mallard Park in Decatur on May 24th and 25th, with a hot air balloon race starting at 6:30 a.m.—the event offers free admission and parking. WAAY-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Karman Space & Defense, a company that makes parts for weapons and defense systems used by Ukraine and Israel and expects to work on the Golden Dome project, will open a new facility in Decatur. Decatur Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Police released nearly 30 minutes of body cam footage Friday showing officers arresting John Daniel Scott on April 15 after he resisted repeated Taser attempts during a call for help at Brookridge Apartments—he was taken to jail and later sent to hospital where he remains. WAAY-TV
- ➤ On April 15, Decatur Police responded to a 911 call from John Daniel Scott Jr.'s mother about a mental health crisis and later arrested him for an active Morgan County warrant after he became combative and refused assistance—officers released body camera footage showing his non-compliance and noted he was taken to the hospital when he showed signs of distress. News 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur firefighter Kevin Jackson’s wife told the City Council this week that he deserves to have his rank restored—she also asked that his trial to reverse his double demotion be postponed to June. Decatur Daily
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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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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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