Decatur
Morning News
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target will launch its annual car seat trade-in event at local stores from Sept. 21 through Oct. 4. Parents who drop off expired or unused car seats and join the Target Circle rewards program will receive a 20% discount on new car seats or select baby gear, with the old seats being recycled into new products. News 19
- ➤ Maddi Wiley of Lady Inferno Tattoo Shop at 120 Lee St NE in Decatur offers black and white tattoo art that welcomes new clients+ She has built a reputation for quality work through her years of skill and care. News 19
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama Department of Environmental Management awarded over $2.5 million in recycling grants statewide—Decatur and Lawrence County will use the funds to boost local recycling programs. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Morgan County Circuit Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit filed on Sept. 4 by Decatur citizen Maurice Ayers that challenged municipal election results by alleging incomplete ballots caused the mayoral race winner to be named too soon. Judge Stephen Brown dismissed both counts on Friday, leaving the election outcome unchanged. WAAY-TV
- ➤ Decatur Utilities and city officials have a plan to repair roads damaged by sewer rehabilitation—an issue that was highlighted during the summer election campaigns. The proposed repairs will help improve travel and ease residents' concerns. Decatur Daily
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rocket City Mom is featuring family-friendly events for local residents this weekend—providing fun ideas for families to enjoy time together. WAAY-TV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ LifeSource's Mom and Me Tiny House Village welcomed its first family today when Alisha Moon stepped into a tiny home made from a former storage building with her 16-month-old son — the project will offer affordable housing options for local families. Decatur Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cole Thorn, a senior safety for West Morgan High School, had surgery Friday to stop bleeding in his brain after an injury during a game at Priceville — doctors say he is expected to make a full recovery while he remains sedated for a few days to reduce swelling. Rocket City Now
- ➤ On September 12th, West Morgan faced Priceville in the Game of the Week—Rebels Head Coach Drew Phillips discussed key details during WAAY 31 Sports coverage. WAAY-TV
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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.
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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.
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