Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church is offering a free Thanksgiving meal for local families—the event will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at 292 Cemetery Road in New Market, with meals available until supplies run out. WAAY-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Decatur drivers paid an average of $2.64 for regular gas, $3.12 for mid-grade, and $3.47 for premium fuel on November 17, according to AAA — the national average for regular gas was $3.07. Rocket City Now
- ➤ The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce hosted its fourth annual Workforce NOW Summit last week to discuss how schools and industry can work together to fill high-demand jobs (local leaders identified next steps for training). Decatur Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Decatur took ownership of Lafayette Street Cemetery on Monday after the City Council unanimously approved an MOU with the Morgan County Historical Society to maintain the site—dating back to 1818 and located behind the Old State Bank and Union Depot, it holds graves of Dr. Henry W. Rhodes’s family and other early residents. Rocket City Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Morgan County Health Department released health inspection scores for food and lodging establishments inspected from November 10 to 15, with details showing that some Decatur sites had low marks due to issues such as a contaminated ice cream container and rat droppings — while several others earned perfect scores. This report shows how the inspections highlight both serious violations and proper food safety practices. WAAY-TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ North Alabama restaurants will open on Thanksgiving Day with set hours and plans to serve both fast-food and dine-in options. Diners should call local branches ahead, plus check if reservations are needed as hours vary by location. WAAY-TV
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