Good morning, Decatur.

Communities across North Alabama are planning Veterans Day events on November 11 to honor veterans with parades, ceremonies and museum tours.

Huntsville, Athens and Florence-Lauderdale County will host events that offer special recognitions, refreshments and tokens of appreciation—details vary by location.

The Community Action Partnership of North Alabama has launched a pilot course in partnership with the Decatur Housing Authority—available this month—to teach renters their rights and responsibilities.

The program will help tenants build portfolios to navigate housing options and will expand to more community members next year.

Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that she released $2 million from emergency funds to eight food banks to support families affected by the government shutdown—families that rely on SNAP benefits saw delays as state officials redirected additional funds to help meet urgent needs.

The funds aim to ease hardships for children, seniors, and disabled individuals while officials await federal guidance on delayed benefits.

Governor Kay Ivey awarded over $2M to HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology on November 4 to fund three projects supporting agriculture and forestry research (with grants of $309,576 for TRIALS, $938,992 for Biotech to Accelerate Crops, and $999,803 for Safeguarding Wild Forests) through the Alabama Research and Development Advancement Fund.

Whiteburg Christian Warriors used a new turf at Milton Frank Stadium on Tuesday as they prepared for their first playoff game; they will play Mars Hill on Thursday in Florence—a big moment for the team and for their seniors.

Coach Jere Adcock said players like senior Hunter Kodalen are proud to have this chance to make school history.

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.