Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food Bank of North Alabama is acting fast to help families as more than 750,000 people will lose SNAP benefits on November 1 due to the government shutdown; the bank has ordered two extra truckloads of food and will host a food handout for furloughed government workers at Wicks Family Field (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow). CEO Shirley Schofield said the nonprofit is treating this man-made crisis like a natural disaster and is working with city officials to set up more food events. WAAY-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Army Corporal Jeffery Williams—injured in 2004 by an IED in Iraq—uses the EksoBionics exoskeleton through the Alabama VA program to walk again and regain his independence; he now trains to take up to 400 steps per session and plans to enjoy dinner standing tall at Connors Steakhouse. WAAY-TV
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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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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.
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