Decatur
Morning News
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Decatur Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Decatur Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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 Daily
- ➤ 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. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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-TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. 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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