Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Horton House in Decatur now has a nearly finished exterior—interior work is still underway to complete its conversion into the Judge James E. Horton Jr. Legal Learning Center. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AARP Alabama said the Medicare open enrollment period is underway and will run through December 7—beneficiaries should review their plan options before the deadline. Decatur Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On October 10, over 130 golfers from north Alabama competed at the Chamber’s Annual Fall Golf Classic at Burningtree Country Club. Winners were recognized in Morning Flight and Afternoon Flight contests—sponsors included Adams Beverages, Decatur Morgan Hospital, DOC Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, and Huntsville International Airport. Decatur Chamber of Commerce
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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