Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
Don McLemore, longtime leader of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q since 1972, died peacefully on April 17 at age 84; his funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. April 25 at Decatur Methodist Church.
💼 Business
Eleven entrepreneurs from North Alabama pitched at Singin’ River Live — a venue in Florence — during the fifth annual Singing River Launch Tank competition.
Winners included CastOff with $10,000, and other finalists received between $1,000 and $5,000 to help grow their startups.
🌲 Environment
Alabama officials invite residents to join the CoCoRaHS Rain Gauge Rally to help track rainfall for better drought mapping.
Volunteers can sign up online to record daily rain and dry days as conditions remain very dry in North Alabama.
🎉 Decatur Events
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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.
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.
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.
🏠 Decatur Real Estate
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