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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local nonprofits like food banks and homeless outreach groups are preparing for colder months amid increased demand as federal funding cuts force them to adjust services—many are planning to seek additional resources to keep their doors open. Decatur Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ West End Grille responded to a low restaurant inspection score by posting openly on social media—its transparency won praise from locals. Rocket City Now
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur City Council approved a package to bring Rock the South music festival to The Fields at Decatur from June 11-13, 2026. The city will invest $1 million each year for five years — receiving half of parking revenue, a 10% camping fee, and a $50,000 annual infrastructure payment to boost local tourism and jobs. WAAY-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anna-Margaret Inman, a Health Science teacher at Career Academies of Decatur, was named the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s SuperStar Teacher for September; she received a $150 classroom gift card, a $50 personal gift card, and a $1,000 grant from the Chamber’s One Vision Foundation + her family and sponsors celebrated her dedication to hands-on student learning. Decatur Chamber of Commerce
- ➤ Morgan County Schools waived college application fees and launched a new Direct Admissions Initiative to help more seniors apply to college. Officials expect more students to benefit from the change—local educators say it will ease cost barriers for applying. Decatur Daily
- ➤ The Chamber began its Excellence in Leadership program in August at The Magnolia Room in Decatur for 35 local professionals—where they engaged in team-building and expert-led sessions—and also launched the Edge Student Leadership and Equip programs for 10th, 11th, and 8th graders who participated in activities such as a scavenger hunt and a Poverty Simulation at Calhoun Community College. Decatur Chamber of Commerce
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur city leaders are voting today on more than a hundred thousand dollars to fund two programs that work to stop child abuse and neglect while helping families through workforce development and parenting classes—one program offers skills training and the other provides counseling, anger management and substance abuse education. WAAY-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kroger supermarkets recalled Basil Pesto Bowtie Salads and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salads due to possible Listeria contamination from pasta supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods—products were sold at deli counters and prepackaged cases in 1,860 stores including local outlets, and customers were advised to discard or return the items. News 19
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ AAMU Coach Sam Shade held his weekly press conference on October 6th. He shared updates on his team's performance and plans for upcoming games. Rocket City Now
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