Good morning, Decatur.

Chestnut Grove Elementary School will host a trunk-or-treat, Turkey Trot — and a Christmas marketplace for children this season.

Local families can look forward to enjoying these festive events at the school.

Southeastern Grocers announced Tuesday that Winn-Dixie will close its last 20 stores in Alabama as it shifts focus to keeping 130 grocery stores and 140 liquor stores in Georgia and Florida—stores in Alabama will be sold.

The chain served customers for nearly 100 years and has been a familiar part of our region.

West Decatur Elementary School is reopening today after classes were canceled Thursday because smoke from a seized-up motor in its heating and air conditioning unit led to the closure—school officials ensured the building was safe for students.

Former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron announced his run for lieutenant governor on Thursday — he said he is leaving football behind to focus on family, faith, and conservative values.

He joins a field of candidates that includes state officials and local leaders.

The Decatur City Council approved a $400 million plan to transform the historic Decatur Country Club into South Brook—a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, offices, retail and restaurants.

Developer Land Innovations said phase one will break ground next spring and the entire project is expected to take 10 to 15 years.

WAAY 31 is airing Big Game Friday Night today, showing high school football scores from across North Alabama at 10:15 p.m.—the station will also run a 30-minute highlight segment starting at 11 p.m.

Alabama A&M University's redshirt freshman quarterback Eric Handley is among 22 nominees on the 2025 Jerry Rice Award watch list—a recognition for the top freshman in FCS football; he played in seven games this season and will return to the field Saturday in the Magic City Classic against Alabama State.

Seventh-ranked Austin, with a 9—0 record, beat Decatur 37—14 on Oct 9 in a flag football match, giving Decatur its only loss so far.

Decatur now stands at 10—1 as both teams continue a strong season in rivalry play.

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.

Teaching Myths Workshop

1-2 p.m. — Calhoun Community College — Free entry — Discover the truth about teaching myths and facts on life satisfaction, salaries, and education paths.