Friday, December 27th, 2024
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tracey Cater's nonprofit 'Because We Care' has provided over 2,000 Christmas boxes filled with clothing and hygiene products to needy children in Morgan County over the past 11 years. News 19
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An appliance store in east Morgan County, operational for decades, was destroyed by a fire that started Monday evening and persisted until Thursday. Decatur Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Morgan County Health Department released health inspection scores for various establishments from Dec. 16-21, 2024, with some cited for critical violations but four achieving perfect scores. WAAY-TV
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Festival of the Cranes at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
The festival features Sandhill and Whooping Cranes with special speakers, art displays, and children's activities at various locations in Decatur.
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Kids Bird Walk at Delano Park
Ava Lyerly, president of the North Alabama Young Birders Club, will lead a bird-watching event for youth ages 5-18 at Delano Park.
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Charlie Starr Live Performance
Charlie Starr will perform live at the Princess Theatre in Decatur, offering an engaging music experience.
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