Decatur
Morning News
Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur's Police Chief Todd Pinion unveiled a comprehensive strategy including a leadership support plan and a community listening session to enhance operations. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Decatur Utilities will conduct a sanitary sewer rehabilitation project affecting the Spring Avenue Southwest area for two nights next week. Decatur Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit accusing Decatur doctor Dr. Michael Dick of sexual misconduct was dismissed after a settlement, following his acquittal of harassment charges. News 19
- ➤ The Alabama Appeals Court has denied Mason Sisk's appeal against his life sentence for the 2019 murder of his five family members when he was 14. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Zachery Merriman, accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife Kimberly Ricks in Morgan County, has been denied bond on grounds of being a danger to society. WAAY-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The traditional Hispanic festival Dia de los Muertos brings cultural unity to downtown Decatur through music, food, art, and clothing. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama residents are reminded of the voting eligibility criteria, ID requirements, and polling hours for the Nov. 5 presidential election. WAAY-TV
- ➤ The vote on a new zoning ordinance for Decatur is expected to be postponed despite being scheduled for Monday. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials in North Alabama report a significant increase in whooping cough cases, emphasizing preventive measures and the importance of vaccination. WAAY-TV
- ➤ Over 300 locally-owned pharmacies in Alabama have closed in six years due to pricing and supply issues influenced by Pharmacy Benefit Managers, requiring federal intervention. Rocket City Now
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