Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 3, a 25-year-old man broke into a Hartselle home and shot 59-year-old Nancy Deanne Sandline Fox as she tried to run, then called 911 to confess, and he is now charged with capital murder and held without bail. News 19
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that on July 7 fuel prices in North Alabama were below the national average. In Decatur, regular gas cost $2.73, mid-grade $3.16 and premium $3.53—while national averages were $3.14, $3.60 and $3.97 respectively. Rocket City Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Utilities approved Vortex Services to perform sanitary sewer work at the intersection of Montrose Dr SW and Duncansby Dr SW—part of the Clark Springs Collector Phase III Project—and the affected section of Duncansby Dr SW remains closed until Wednesday at 8 a.m.—motorists are urged to drive carefully in the work zone. News 19
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Volleyball Little Hawks Camp
2-4:30 p.m. — Kelley Gymnasium — Registration required — Attend an engaging volleyball camp for students in grades 3-8 focusing on skills, sportsmanship, and fun.
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Peter Pan
7-8:30 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Peter Pan live on stage.
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The Alabama Troubadours Live
7-11 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket info available — Experience an evening of soulful music with The Alabama Troubadours.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
~ Will Rogers
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