Decatur
Morning News
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ UNA's Marching Pride of North Alabama, a 275-member band led by Dr. Lloyd Jones in his 26th season, will perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade next month in New York City as the band rehearses daily—local fundraisers have helped raise $90,000 toward the nearly half a million dollars needed for the trip. The event marks the band's historic first appearance in New York. Rocket City Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Morgan County District Attorney Scott Anderson said the new truancy program is showing promising results by keeping kids in school and out of trouble. The initiative will continue to help reduce absenteeism and prevent disruptions in local schools. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama’s White Cane Safety Day celebration—set for Oct. 11—will be held at Rhodes Ferry Park in Decatur—per the schedule. Decatur Daily
- ➤ A new law in Alabama changes how pharmacy benefit managers pay local pharmacies—they must pay the average cost plus a dispensing fee. The rule aims to prevent closures and keep patients' access to prescriptions secure. WAAY-TV
- ➤ The Historic Preservation Commission has urged city officials to fund $3 million in renovations for the Old State Bank Building (a local landmark) to preserve its historic value. Decatur Daily
- ➤ ALDOT awarded grant funding to improve local airports across North Alabama—supporting projects at seven sites including Decatur. The Decatur airport received $1,660,263 for taxiway and apron upgrades—with other sites set to enhance terminal and runway safety. News 19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ FOX54 First Down Friday Night showed high school football scores from AHSAA Week 6, including a one-point win when Madison Academy—North Jackson played on Friday night. The broadcast gave results from many classes to help local fans track the season—covering close games and clear wins across the region. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Cole Thorn, a senior West Morgan High football player, returned to the field for Senior Night Friday—just weeks after suffering a brain injury on Sept. 12 that required emergency surgery for a brain bleed; doctors expect him to make a full recovery. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Decatur won a football game 37 to 0 against Columbia on Oct 3 — extending Columbia's losing streak to 97 games as part of back-to-back wins. WAAY-TV
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