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Thursday, September 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • First Priority of Decatur will host its ninth annual Cornhole Classic—drawing local teams and players together—for participants and spectators on Sept. 27.  Decatur Daily
  • Scarecrows in the Park is a fall fundraiser organized by the Junior League of Morgan County that will benefit the Child Advocacy Center—organizers hope to showcase the most scarecrows yet during the October event.  Decatur Daily

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center has reached record client numbers and high school participation in its CEO class and will soon open a new business incubator in Hartselle to boost local start-ups.  Decatur Daily

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Calhoun Community College enrollment continues to grow this fall and President Jimmy Hodges expects final numbers will show a 20% increase in students—marking a rise from last fall.  Decatur Daily

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The City of Decatur announced a Household Chemical Collection event that will take place at 1802 Central Parkway on Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m.—noon where residents may drop off items like batteries, motor oil, and paint with a limit of 100 pounds per household.  News 19
  • TVA is hosting a tour of Wilson Dam as it nears its 100th anniversary tomorrow — the dam powers 380,000 homes and helps with navigation and flood control on the Tennessee River. TVA teams will inspect and update dam parts with a new hydro life extension program to keep the facility safe for the future.  News 19

SPORTS NEWS

  • West Morgan (3-0) and Priceville (3-0) will face off Friday night at Priceville Elementary School in a game that promises playoff-like intensity. Coaches Phillips and Parker, who once worked together at Athens, say both teams are confident after strong starts to the season.  WAAY-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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  • Summer Breeze Celebration

    6-10 p.m. — Cook Museum of Natural Science — Gather and celebrate the end of summer at this transformative night out.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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  • Ruthie Foster Concert

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices may apply — Experience soulful music with Ruthie Foster as she delivers powerful performances.

    Sun, 10/5/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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