Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Derby Down Decatur returns for its second year with steeper ramps and tougher competition — local organizers plan to test new challenges for participants. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Community College System and the Alabama Association of Resource Conservation & Development Councils will award fifty $2,000 scholarships for students pursuing aviation and construction careers at community colleges starting May 4. Applicants (including high school seniors) must be Alabama residents with a minimum 2.5 GPA and submit online by June 12. WAAY-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A weekend medication take-back event in Decatur collected 126 lbs of unused and expired prescriptions and safely disposed them, organizers said. Decatur Daily
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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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