Decatur
Morning News
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Decatur Police Department said a fatal crash occurred Saturday morning at the intersection of Beltline Rd. SW and Carridale St. SW — 40-year-old Tavoras Antwan Coffman was pronounced dead on scene while two others were injured, with one airlifted to Huntsville Hospital. News 19
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a month-long investigation, Priceville Police arrested Decatur woman Dayna Ferrell King — accused of theft for making about $10,000 in unauthorized company credit card charges following a July 30 report — and she is held at Morgan County Jail on a $10,000 bond, authorities said. News 19
- ➤ A Decatur woman was charged with felony theft—Priceville Police said she used her employer's credit card for about $10,000 in unauthorized charges. Decatur Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ High school football season started Friday, August 29 with games at 7 p.m.—FOX54’s First Down Friday Night showed matchups across the Tennessee Valley including Decatur at Ogle Stadium and Huntsville at Wicks Family Field. Rocket City Now
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Dawes Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Princess Theatre — Tickets ranging from $73 to $925 — Enjoy an exciting live performance by Dawes at a renowned venue.
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