Decatur
Morning News
Friday, November 22nd, 2024
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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Al's Grocery, a historic store in Decatur, Alabama, from a historic black community and the last structure from the 1970s urban renewal, will be demolished after the owner failed to present a revitalization plan. News 19
- ➤ Alabama faces a significant challenge with 6,000 children in need of foster homes, outweighing the state's 2,400 licensed foster care homes. WAAY-TV
- ➤ Al's Grocery in Northwest Decatur faces potential closure if the owner cannot secure its preservation within a month. Decatur Daily
- ➤ Crystal Brown, Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, was honored with the Jamie Wallace Award at an annual meeting. Decatur Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur woman charged with the murders of two individuals will receive a mental health evaluation to assess her trial competency. Decatur Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Historic Decatur Christmas Tour will include visits to the Scottsboro Boys Museum and the Judge James E. Horton Legal Learning Center in Old Town. Decatur Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Whitesburg Middle School is creating an outdoor 'living laboratory' with learning stations built by students, staff, and parents. Rocket City Now
- ➤ Students at Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School participated in their annual Turkey Bowl despite cold and windy conditions. Decatur Daily
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Annual Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run
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Providence Friday Night Holiday Market
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20th Annual Women in Business Celebration
The Chamber hosts a luncheon featuring the prestigious 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Decatur.
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Frosty Freeze 5k and Jingle Bell Mile
The Frosty Freeze 5k and Jingle Bell Mile features a 5K run and a mile event, encouraging participation from the local community.
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The Nutcracker by Adonai School of Ballet
Adonai School of Ballet presents a unique rendition of the classic Christmas story, The Nutcracker, with thematic elements that highlight faith.
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