Good morning, Decatur.

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.

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.

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.

20th Annual Alabama USBC Mixed Championships

Jun 6 – 21 — AMF River City Lanes — Registration Fee Required — Compete in singles, doubles, and team bowling tournaments for all skill levels.

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.

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.