Good morning, Decatur.

A recent report shows Alabama students made significant gains in science while reading and math scores remain mixed.

Education officials are reviewing the findings to guide future classroom strategies.

Cory Muhammad is the new assistant principal at West Decatur Elementary School in Decatur — his appointment, effective immediately, aims to strengthen school leadership and support for students.

Decatur City Schools announced Wednesday that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year under the Community Eligibility Provision program.

Decatur Fire & Rescue experts warned that July is deadly for child drownings in north Alabama as World Drowning Prevention Day nears next week, urging adults to watch children closely around water (pools, lakes, and oceans) and get proper swimming lessons.

Tuesdays on the Trails: Harvest Square

9:00-10:30 a.m. — Harvest Square Nature Preserve — Free entry — Learn navigation skills in the great outdoors with compasses and maps.

Twitty & Lynn - A Salute to Conway And Loretta

7 p.m. — Princess Theatre - Decatur — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legacy of Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn with a night of unforgettable music.

Free West Coast Swing Dancing Class

6:30-10 p.m. — The Electric Belle — Free entry — Enjoy a fun evening of West Coast Swing dancing with lessons and open dancing.

Ricky Skaggs Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices ranging from $62 to $92 — Enjoy an evening of bluegrass with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.