Decatur
Morning News
Monday, May 19th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ About 30,000 people and 60 pilots will gather at Point Mallard Park on Saturday for the two-day Alabama Jubilee Hot-Air Balloon Classic — a local event featuring colorful hot-air balloon displays — as families look forward to a unique outing. Decatur Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Police said a juvenile died in a two-vehicle wreck near Beltline Road SW and Westmead Street SW Saturday evening (at 9:02 p.m.) when one vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and an officer took someone into custody for DUI as the investigation continued. News 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday evening, police investigated a hit-and-run behind Priceville High School when an unknown driver struck a parked silver GMC Yukon—causing significant damage—and then fled the scene with no injuries reported. Rocket City Now
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Mobile Pantry Offering Free Food
7:30-10 a.m. — Austin Junior High School — Free entry — Fresh produce and dry goods available for anyone in need, no questions asked.
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