Decatur
Morning News
Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three people were injured after a crash along Yarborough Road at Wilbanks Lane in Harvest on Wednesday night — a 19-year-old male and a 4-year-old child are in critical condition while a woman in her 40s was taken to Huntsville Hospital for treatment —. News 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Police urged residents to lock car doors and secure valuables as a recent uptick in car break-ins—including theft of over a dozen firearms from unlocked vehicles at night—has prompted increased patrols and calls for reporting suspicious activity. News 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ALDOT said drivers faced lane closures on the Tennessee River Bridges last night from 6 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday and will face single-lane closures on the northbound bridge first then the southbound bridge from 6 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday as part of a $23.7 million rehabilitation project expected to finish this fall—drivers are advised to use alternate routes like Somerville Road or Central Parkway to ease delays. 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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Brothers for Life 5k
8-10 a.m. — Jack Allen Soccer Complex — Registration fee applies — Support local heroes in this exciting community run.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
One is not born, but rather becomes, oneself.
~ Simone de Beauvoir
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