Decatur
Morning News
Friday, May 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities in North Alabama will hold Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday, May 26 to honor soldiers who died in service. Events include a wreath-laying at 9:00 a.m. in Scottsboro, a 2:00 p.m. service in Guntersville, and ceremonies at Veterans Memorial Parks in Florence-Lauderdale and Huntsville — additional services are planned in Athens, Decatur, and Boaz. WAAY-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Robert Tyler Wicks, a Decatur resident, faces federal charges for allegedly sending bomb threat texts with personal details to Bangor International Airport employees on Feb. 13, spurring a multi-state law enforcement response and flight disruptions — he later admitted making the calls himself after falsely blaming a friend. AL.com
- ➤ A Hartselle man, Zachary Justin Akridge, 44, and a Falkville woman, Michelle Layne Demike, 43, were charged with drug trafficking after Priceville police pulled over their vehicle near Point Mallard Parkway and Indian Hills Road at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday — officers found a methamphetamine and fentanyl mix along with a portable scale. WAAY-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Schools is seeking nearly a dozen new bus drivers for the upcoming school year as its growing district increases transportation demands—officials said the job offers benefits and flexible hours to help meet the need for safe, reliable student transport. WAAY-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Longtime councilman Billy Jackson, with nearly 30 years of service, has entered the race to become Decatur's next mayor. He said he will meet with department heads—setting clear expectations and addressing issues such as roads, homelessness, and mental health—as his campaign focuses on uniting the city ahead of the August 26th election. WAAY-TV
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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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