Decatur
Morning News
Thursday, December 25th, 2025
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jacob Dugger willed his medical equipment to a nonprofit serving those in need during his final week to honor his memory. A year following his passing, his parents Ronnie and Libby Dugger continue to support local patients with the donated equipment. Decatur Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local Decatur chain locations will run on limited hours today; Dunkin', Denny's and IHOP are open while larger retailers like Walmart, Target and Costco remain closed, so residents should call ahead (hours vary by location). Rocket City Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Limestone County Health Department released food and lodging inspection scores (Dec. 15-19) for establishments in Athens, Lester, Tanner, and Ardmore, with scores ranging from 88 to 99 and critical issues corrected during inspections. WAAY-TV
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