Decatur
Morning News
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Decatur’s business scene welcomes new openings as a locally owned candle company, doughnut shop, indoor playground and restaurant boutique begin operations in town. These additions will offer fresh choices and showcase homegrown entrepreneurship. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ivey invites Alabama students in kindergarten through eighth grade to join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge celebrating American history in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday; participants must mail their reading logs or drawings to the Governor’s Office in Montgomery by Aug. 1. Rocket City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thursday’s Trash Pandas game was suspended by storms at Toyota Field and resumed Friday at 4:35 p.m. from the fourth inning. A seven-inning doubleheader followed with all scheduled promotions — ticket exchanges for Thursday’s game were available at the box office. 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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