The French Door Salon, Day Spa and Merle Norman
BeautyLocal self-care upgrade: From a stress-melting massage and refreshing facial to cuts and styling plus SNS nails, The French Door Salon, Day Spa and Merle Norman does the whole pamper-you lineup.
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Martin's Family Clothing
ShoppingWorkwear to weekend: From hard wearing, long lasting Carhartt for the job to Vera Bradley backpacks, handbags, and luggage for the daily chaos, Martin's Family Clothing keeps Decatur dressed for real life.
The Mallard Coffee Company
CafesSip, shop, repeat: Whether you’re sneaking in a focus hour or catching up with friends, The Mallard Coffee Company pours specialty coffee from June Coffee Roasters with pastries and light bites, and even an in-store Second Flight Collection of handpicked vintage pieces.
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Missing Decatur, AL teen believed to be ‘in danger,’ authorities say
The Decatur, Alabama, Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding missing 15-year-old Madeline McIntire, who they believe is in danger.
Full story at local3news.com ↗
Customers rally around Alabama meat and three spot as it closes its doors
Rustic Rooster, a popular American comfort food spot on Decatur's Church Street, has announced it is closing its doors until further notice.
Full story at al.com ↗
Conservation advocate raises concerns as Westmoore Landing breaks ground near Wheeler refuge
Developers and Huntsville leaders have broken ground on Westmoore Landing, a $2.2 billion development that will transform nearly 400 acres of former farmland near the I-65 and I-565 interchange.
Full story at waff.com ↗
End of an era: Decatur’s Aquadome closing after nearly 60 years
The Aquadome in Decatur, Alabama, is closing after nearly 60 years of regular operations.
Full story at waff.com ↗
New medical cannabis dispensary opens in Athens, third to open statewide - Athens The News Courier
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) has announced the opening of the BamaBloom dispensary in Athens, Limestone County.
Full story at enewscourier.com ↗
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