Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On July 30, Point Mallard Water Park closed the Platforms and Pro Bowl Slide because of staffing shortages and offered half-price admission all day. The park said it planned to reopen some attractions later as staff returned to work. Rocket City Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Priceville police stopped a car Tuesday at 1 p.m. on I-65 near Mile Marker 334 and arrested two Winston County men when a K-9 unit found fentanyl, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle—one already on bond from June and the other with an outstanding Decatur animal cruelty warrant—and they were booked into Morgan County Jail with bonds set at $41,000. News 19
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for Decatur elected offices will attend the Know Before You Vote event on Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cook Museum of Natural—organized by ProsperityPAC and the Young Professionals of Decatur. Decatur Daily
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Transportation awarded over $337,000 in grants to support airport improvements such as runway upgrades, apron repairs and drainage culvert extensions at several local airports—this funding under its Airport Improvement Funding Program aims to boost safety and efficiency across the region. News 19
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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
He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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