Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Decatur.
🏘️ Community
History of the Heartland is hosting its sixth annual Living Legends event on May 21 at Doherty’s in downtown Decatur.
The free event will celebrate St Teresa High School Football Legends with a panel discussion; doors open (5:30 p.m.) and the event begins (6 p.m.), with a cash bar available.
The Macon County Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Plant Sale takes place from 9 a.m. to noon May 2 at the Macon County Fairgrounds at 3700 N.
Westlawn Ave. in Decatur, where visitors will find vegetable and flower plants plus gently used gardening tools and expert advice.
Clay Gerhard from the Decatur Park District discussed summer activities, seniors programming, and upcoming events at Scovill Zoo, Devon shows, Overlook Adventure Park and dance recitals in a Byers & Co podcast recorded on April 22.
Residents can learn what to expect this summer.
🎭 Culture
Midwest Music Expo returns on May 2 to stage Occupy Oakwood Street Fest along the 100 block of South Oakland Avenue in Decatur.
The event runs (noon to 10 p.m.) and will feature over 20 musical acts, vendor booths, and community activities with free admission and optional donations.
On April 22, 2026, Jami Fawley and Katie Dunscomb from the Decatur Arts Council joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris and Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to discuss the Decatur Beer Craft Festival.
The episode gives local listeners insight into upcoming creative events.
🎓 Education
The Impossible Science Festival is coming to the Decatur Civic Center on May 2 and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with over 25 interactive STEAM stations, food trucks + stage shows featuring magician Jason Latimer at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
🏥 Health
DMH CEO Tanya Andricks and Dr. Mohammad Hasnain joined Byers & Co on April 22 to discuss his journey at Memorial Specialty Care Nephrology and kidney health in a podcast that listeners can access online.
Warrensburg Latham High School will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife on Friday, May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 425 N North Street inside the Donor Bus, where eligible donors aged 17 and older can schedule an appointment to support local hospitals.
🏈 Sports
Tom Noonan discussed his new role as Millikin University Head Basketball Coach during an interview with Byers & Co on April 22, sharing his plans to lead the team in Decatur.
The podcast is now available for local fans to listen.
On April 22, Team Crew Basketball Directors Coach Manns, Coach Walker, and Coach Dawson joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris and Dr. Jeremy Morris on Thee Morris Code to discuss the new Future Ballers Association, a development in local basketball that highlights growth plans.
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