Decatur churches find new ways to minister to their flocks
DECATUR -- When the covid-19 pandemic ramped up in the U.S. in March, it prompted local, state and national officials to essentially close down much of the cou…
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Chamber cancels 67th annual Decatur Barbecue due to pandemic
DECATUR -- After a run of 66 years, one of Decatur's iconic festivals will come to an end this year due in large part to the uncertainty that faces the nation …
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Strong storms dampen Memorial Day celebrations
DECATUR -- Memorial Day began hot and humid with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s and dew points hovering in the upper 60s in northwest Arkansas and ea…
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Son comes back to finish where father left off as new Decatur football coach
DECATUR -- With the possibility of high school football games looming on the horizon, Decatur Bulldog athletic director Toby Conrad announced May 20 that the 8…
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Volunteers place crosses, flags at cemetery
DECATUR -- Cemeteries around the nation prepared to observe the annual Memorial Day holiday, a time to remember soldiers from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine…
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Decatur district sets 2020 graduation
DECATUR -- High school seniors across the nation have looked forward to their moment to walk across a stage and receive a high school diploma in a big elaborat…
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Decatur schools announce food program
DECATUR -- The Decatur School District announced it will participate in the Seamless Summer feeding program again this year. The dates for the program are June…
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Decatur veteran groups raise flags for Memorial Day
DECATUR -- With Memorial Day a little over a week away, the Decatur Veterans Committee and the Howard-Parrish Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9834…
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Business growing in Decatur
DECATUR -- With the increase in housing came the need for more businesses in Decatur. Over the past three years, the city has enjoyed several new businesses of…
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Decatur's council nixes pool opening
DECATUR -- Utilizing all the safety protocols set forth by Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Municipal League, the Decatur City Council gathered both in…
