Decatur
Morning News
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Human trafficking does not look like dramatic kidnappings and happens quietly in our communities—experts say more than 1,000 cases have been reported in Alabama in the past five years and warn that hidden signs such as false job offers or controlling relationships mean locals should contact authorities if something seems off. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Decatur police arrested I’tionna Monae Leslie (27) and Casandra Yvette Leslie (59) on Thursday on charges of aggravated child abuse, and they are held without bonds pending an Aniah’s Law hearing on April 30 and arraignment on June 23; I’tionna was previously arrested for child abuse though that case was dismissed. AL.com
- ➤ A jail inmate threatened a Morgan County judge by saying he would shoot the judge in the head and burn his house on Thursday—now he faces an additional terroristic threat charge. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt — a Decatur local — said on Thursday his firm is reviewing events surrounding the death of a man that occurred Tuesday. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city removed a towering tree on Friday from the Old Decatur Historic District for safety reasons as several trees had fallen or needed removal. In partnership with the Historic Decatur Association, officials will plant new trees to restore the area's greenery. Decatur Daily
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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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