Good morning, Decatur.

Hands Across Decatur is seeking volunteers to attend a meeting Saturday—where they will learn ways to assist the homeless and underserved in the community.

Jane Dough's Coffee Parlor opened downtown and already has many regular customers — the new cafe has become a crowd favorite in its first few weeks of business.

The city approved a five-year $5 million contract with Rock the South—guaranteeing that 15,000 tickets will be sold daily to bring a country music festival to Decatur.

The deal will boost local events and offer a major cultural attraction for residents.

Decatur’s Día de los Muertos art show will still take place Sunday—after the city canceled its celebration in response to increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence.

The Morgan County Health Department released inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected Oct.

20-25 based on a 100-point scale—three sites earned perfect scores while some locations scored below 85 due to critical violations.

WAAY 31 will air Big Game Friday Night tonight starting at 10:15 p.m.—the show will feature scores from high school football games across North Alabama; viewers can tune in at 11 p.m. for 30 minutes of highlights and analysis.

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.