Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After losing her policeman father, Emma Gayle Landrum will be escorted to prom Saturday by a Decatur officer who stepped in to honor his memory, giving her a cherished send-off during this special family moment. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Decatur Youth Services is hosting its annual Impact Day today at Delano Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to connect families with local resources during National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month; local organizations like Hope Place and Community Action will offer support, food and games. WAAY-TV
- ➤ The Hartselle Farmers Market returns for its 2026 season on Saturday to showcase local goods. Vendors + community members are invited to explore fresh offerings and support local producers. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program met all 10 quality benchmarks for 20 consecutive years as a national model for early education. Registration for the 2026-27 school year is open while the program now serves over 24,000 children in 1,500 classrooms across 67 counties + expands statewide. WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state will send $500,000 to the Decatur-Morgan County Port Authority for improvements on a dock used by United Launch Alliance. The funding is set to boost local operations and ensure safe use of the facility. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts in Alabama report Black mothers face mortality rates more than double those of white mothers, urging health care providers to listen and build trust. The report comes as Black Maternal Health Week concludes, calling for urgent healthcare reforms to improve patient outcomes. Rocket City Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In Southwest Decatur, planning has begun for two subdivisions and a third project is set for construction soon—bringing new housing options. The developments will support more local residential growth. Decatur Daily
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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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