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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • One Generation Away is distributing emergency food boxes with about 20 lbs of groceries to furloughed government workers affected by the ongoing shutdown. The nonprofit will run mobile food pantries on Oct.15 at Huntsville from 8-10 a.m. + Oct.16 at Texas Roadhouse in Florence from 9-11 a.m. to support families in covering essential bills.  WAAY-TV
  • Today, One Generation Away is offering emergency food boxes — containing about 20 pounds of groceries — to furloughed workers affected by the government shutdown in North Alabama. The nonprofit will run mobile food pantries on Oct 15 at Johnny Gryll's in Huntsville from 8-10 a.m. and on Oct 16 at Texas Roadhouse in Florence from 9-11 a.m.  WAAY-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Decatur City Schools will soon use virtual reality headsets to help students learn about real jobs and other scenarios — school officials say the program offers a new way to explore career options — as part of an initiative to upgrade classroom learning.  Decatur Daily

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Fri, 10/17/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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  • 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.

    Sat, 10/25/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 11/3/25

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  • 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.

    Fri, 11/7/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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