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Sunday, May 10th, 2026

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Good morning, Decatur. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • On May 9, 2026, Caterpillar honored 17 area high school seniors who completed a 12-month Career Pathways program that mixes classroom study with on-the-job training at its Decatur facility. Fifteen graduates signed on for full-time manufacturing roles (helping create a direct workforce pipeline).  Now Decatur

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Weekly Book Sale

    10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Decatur Public Library — Free entry — Browse a variety of books, DVDs, and puzzles while supporting local literacy efforts.

    Tue, 6/2/26

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  • Boots On The Ground Country/Urban Line Dancing Party

    7-11:45 p.m. — Decatur Conference Center & Hotel — Free entry — Kick up your heels and enjoy a night of line dancing to urban and country beats.

    Sat, 6/6/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The creative adult is the child who survived.

~ Ursula K. Le Guin

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