Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber hosted its annual Small Business Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 13 and honored three local business leaders (an insurance salesman, rocket scientist and nonprofit director) for their contributions to the community. Decatur Daily
- ➤ United Launch Alliance is preparing a future launch of the Decatur-built Vulcan rocket for Amazon while it investigates its dwindling Atlas V supply (details pending) and plans to secure additional hardware before the launch. Decatur Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock The South returns at The Fields at Decatur from June 11 to 13 with a lineup headlined by Jason Aldean, Riley Green and Zach Top. Tickets are on sale now — prepare for an exciting festival. WAAY-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur school board approved new administrator appointments during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at the Central Office; the changes aim to strengthen school leadership in the district. Decatur Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hartselle and Hazel Green baseball teams will play a best of three semifinal series today at Sims-Booth Field starting at 5:00 p.m. + the winner will advance to the state championship round, with Game 3 scheduled for Friday at 5:00 p.m. if needed. Rocket City Now
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2026 Rock the South Festival
12:00 a.m. — The Fields at Decatur — Ticket prices vary — Experience the biggest party in the South over three exciting days of music and festivities.
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Mobile Food Pantry Distribution
7:30-10 a.m. — Austin Junior High School — Free entry — Offering fresh produce and dry goods to anyone in need, no questions asked.
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