Good morning, Decatur.

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.

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.

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.