Good morning, Decatur.

Decatur High School homecoming king candidates spearheaded a fund drive that raised over $20,000 for a local animal shelter—helping the shelter care for animals in need.

Decatur community mourns 16-year-old Alice Haughaboo who died Monday after a four-year fight with melanoma—she had served as Grand Marshal at the Austin High School Homecoming Parade and inspired her peers with her courage.

An annual drive for blankets and cold weather gear is underway to support North Alabama residents with donations accepted from October to February.

Donations including blankets, coats, gloves, thermal underwear, and more may be dropped off at designated sites in Huntsville, Madison, and Decatur — with Hands Across Decatur serving as the local drop-off point.

Decatur will host the 15th Annual Festival of the Cranes from January 9 to 11, 2026 — a three-day event providing guided viewing, live entertainment, art, and educational programs.

Special features include a free exhibit day at the Cook Museum on January 10 and a Meet the Flock event at the Mallard Coffee Company on November 8 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Decatur will host next year's Rock the South festival that will feature Jason Aldean and Riley Green—after moving from Cullman—while city officials expect about 30,000 guests mostly from outside and are investing in safety and economic plans to boost local business and tourism.

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association announced a new plan to make travel easier for people with disabilities by urging local attractions like the Cook Museum of Natural Science to upgrade their facilities.

The plan offers accessibility training, wheelchair donations, and a guide website — efforts supported by a TVA grant.

High school football in Tennessee Valley will have many games on October 9 and October 10—FOX54 will show previews and highlights on First Down Friday Night to kick off the season.

Cupping with Silicone Cups Workshop

9 AM – 5 PM — Massage Therapy Institute — $200 — Master the art of silicone cupping and enhance your massage practice with new techniques.

Percussive Power: Unlocking the Benefits of Vibrational Therapy

9 AM – 3 PM — Massage Therapy Institute — $150 per person — Enhance your massage practice with masterful percussive therapy techniques.

River Clay Fine Arts Festival

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Decatur City Hall — Admission fees vary — Explore a vibrant artistic marketplace with live music, food trucks, and activities for all ages.

Feed My Sheep Conference 2025

3:00 – 9:30 PM — 123 Church St NE, Decatur, AL — Lunch provided — Equip and encourage pastors for the challenges of ministry with insights from notable speakers.

Wes Bayliss Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Princess Theatre - Center For The Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of live music with Wes Bayliss in Decatur, AL.