Good morning, Decatur.

More than 500 Marshall Technical School students participated in Pink Glove Dance Day to raise funds for mammogram assistance and support Breast Cancer Awareness—an effort that aimed to help local women get timely screenings.

The Madison County District Attorney’s Office announced that no criminal charges will be filed after Deshler High football player August Borden sustained a severe skull fracture and concussion on Aug 19—an incident that required his hospitalization.

Rock the South will move its festival from Cullman to Decatur next summer on a 150-acre site off Gordon Terry Parkway—city officials expect about 30,000 visitors and a boost of millions for local businesses.

Local residents and business owners expressed excitement while noting concerns over possible traffic and noise.

Danville-Neel Elementary School earned the Super School Award from iReady for the second year in a row—making it one of five schools in the state to receive the honor.

TVA will begin an infrastructure improvement on Wheeler Dam on Oct.

19—this project will affect road traffic for up to five months.

The Alabama Department of Public Health says flu season starts in October and lasts until May with a peak in January to February and data from the southern hemisphere shows vaccines are effective for a mild season.

Huntsville Hospital saw an early rise in cases last week and is taking extra precautions by using mask wearing and extra cleaning — local providers are now offering flu shots.

Today, the Alabama Department of Public Health warned that rabies remains a serious threat after cases were reported in pets, livestock, and wildlife.

Residents are urged to vaccinate their animals and seek prompt care for bites or scratches—vaccines are required by law for dogs, cats, and ferrets.

The Morgan County Health Department released health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected from Sept.

29 to Oct. 4; in Decatur, scores ranged from 82 to 98 and Union Hill Nutrition Center earned a perfect 100—critical items at several sites were promptly abated through corrective actions.

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.