Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Alabama Public Radio is asking for donations to replace its aging WQPR transmitter that serves northern Alabama and southern Tennessee—a donor is matching every gift up to $100K to reach a total goal of $200K. The upgrade is needed to keep emergency communications working during power outages. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Feeding Families of Alabama—based at Mount Tabor Church—is preparing for its monthly food pantry event from 9 to 11 a.m. as a government shutdown and SNAP concerns drive a record turnout, and the nonprofit urges residents to donate safe, unexpired food items. WAAY-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Renovations have been completed at Mark C. Smith Concert Hall following an executive-led audit five years ago — the update comes after improvements made in 2021. Rocket City Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 3M has announced it will lay off 170 workers, and local companies said they will soon hire those affected—providing a new job opportunity for workers in the area. Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alabama is honoring its over 400,000 veterans with Veterans Week that started on Nov. 5 and will continue through Nov. 11 as communities host events across the state. Governor Kay Ivey said the celebration marks the state's support for service members—recognizing their sacrifices ahead of Veterans Day. Rocket City Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Alabama A&M women's basketball team won 103-32 against Talladega College on Wednesday night at the AAMU Event Center, tying a record for most points in a game with a strong 31-4 start in the first quarter—an effort that set the tone for their season opener. The Bulldogs now face Ole Miss Friday at 7 p.m.—and they aim to carry their winning momentum forward. WAAY-TV
- ➤ Fairhope and James Clemens met for the first time in a Class 7A playoff game on October 17 in Decatur — head coaches Tim Carter and Juan Johnson, who had faced each other previously, led their teams in a competitive matchup. AL.com
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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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