Decatur
Morning News
Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Marlon Morris was named Volunteer/Good Deeds Person of the Year for his 15 years of dedicated service to Habitat for Humanity and mentoring children. Decatur Daily
- ➤ In Decatur, Ala., supporters of Steve Perkins expressed frustration after a memorial erected at City Hall was removed at Mayor Tab Bowling's direction. Rocket City Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver was seriously injured in a single-vehicle accident on Redstone Road near Haysland Road in Huntsville after losing control and hitting a pole. News 19
- ➤ Limestone County EMA offers forms for residents to report uninsured damage from the Dec. 28 storms. News 19
- ➤ Morgan County Commission approves culvert replacement to reopen West Morgan Road after a year's closure due to accidents. Decatur Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Decatur Police Department is conducting an investigation into a shooting where a residence was hit by gunfire early Monday morning, with no injuries reported. WAAY-TV
- ➤ A Madison County judge withdrew an earlier order to have a self-defense hearing before the preliminary hearing for a man charged with murder in the Twin Peaks shooting. News 19
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Huntsville Hospital Health System reports increased patient volume in ERs during the holiday week, urging non-emergency patients to visit urgent care locations. Rocket City Now
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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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