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Hello Decatur! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Austin Junior Highās roof is being replaced immediately
- Could Decaturās long-awaited skate park finally become a reality?
- How Calhounās Decatur campus is launching North Alabamaās next skilled workforce
Also on today's calendar: Old Decatur Historic Homes Walking Tour.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 84, low: 48.
- Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Emergency roof repairs underway at Austin Junior High after moisture found (waff.com) ā Emergency roof repairs are underway at Austin Junior High in Decatur after moisture was discovered trapped inside the roof, prompting a full replacement down to the base. Because parts of the buildingās interior will be exposed, work can only happen when students and staff are out, and the school board has already approved an emergency declaration to move quickly. 
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ā¢ Decatur could soon have a skate park again after nearly two decades (waff.com) ā Decatur skaters may soon get a dedicated skate park again, thanks to a community-led project partnering with City of Decatur leaders. Volunteers are already designing and building ramps at no cost, while organizers raise funds for insurance and consider a small temporary fee so local youth can skate, bike, and rollerblade safely without relying on distant parks. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Calhoun Celebrates Future Workforce At 5th Annual Technical Career Signing Day (calhoun.edu) ā Calhoun Community Collegeās Decatur campus just hosted its 5th Annual Technical Career Signing Day, celebrating North Alabama students committing to technical programs and local industry partners. The event highlighted high-demand fields like advanced manufacturing, automotive, HVAC, and welding, underscoring how Decatur-based training is feeding the regionās future workforce and local economy. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Decatur
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Montana BDR Expedition Film Screening
Triumph Decatur, 2608 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur
3:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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2026 Member 101 - 2nd Quarter
Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce , 515 6th Ave NE , Decatur
12:00 pm -
Old Decatur Historic Homes Walking Tour
Carnegie Visual Arts Center , 207 Church St NE , Decatur
10:00 am
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
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š Events Nearby
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East Lawrence Eagles vs Good Hope Raiders
East Lawrence High School , 55 Co Rd 370 , Trinity
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Shells & Tails
The Witt House , 1167 S Bethel Rd , Priceville
6:00 pm -
Spring Plant Sale
Athens, AL Calendar , Swan Creek Drive , Athens
8:00 am -
Athens, AL Historic Walking Tours
Athens, AL Calendar , 100 N. Beaty St. , Athens
10:00 am -
Cullman Ballet Theatre School 53rd Annual Recital Performances
Hartselle High School , 1000 Bethel Rd NE , Hartselle
1:00 pm -
Neighborhood Bridges-Ardmore 2026 Fundraiser Dinner & Silent Auction
Old South Clays , 27246 Wooley Springs Rd , Athens
5:30 pm -
North Alabama Greenwing Youth Day
The Witt House , 1167 S Bethel Rd , Priceville
2:00 pm -
MBA Executive Committee Meeting ā Morgan Baptist Association
Morgan Baptist Association , 1410 State St NW , Hartselle
10:30 am -
Limestone County Hiring Event
Alabama Veteran's Museum , 114 Pryor St W , Athens
2:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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š¬ Chatter
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- Going to be a Beautiful Day!
Call me for a free roof / gutter inspection (256.273.1303) We do insurance claims!!!! (Nextdoor DHCA - S Chapel Hill Rd) - Statenās lawncare & landscaping
(256)616-5484 give us a call if your in need of any lawncare, landscaping or tree work. (Nextdoor Albany Landing)
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Decatur. Apply here.
- Contractor Service and Fabrication, Inc. posted a job opening for Electrical Helper - Industrial in Decatur. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Decatur here.
š Nearby News
Hartselle
- Hartselle business named finalist in Singing River Trail Launch Tank (hartselleenquirer.com)
- Hartselle Kiwanis Club honors members for decades of community impact (nationaltoday.com)
- Defense seeks to bar photos, attorney testimony from Hartselle capital murder trial (hartselleenquirer.com)
Athens
- Fridays After Five concert series returns to Downtown Athens April 24 (whnt.com)
- Limestone Ledger for April 15 (enewscourier.com)
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