Category Archives: Community
Boys and Girls Club of Decatur Celebrates Christmas for Kids
December 21, 2020 - Today, the Boys and girls Club of Decatur gave away more than 100 toys to kids in their program. The BGCD serves kids between the ages of 7 to 18. For the teenagers, they gave away...
Dec 21, 2020
LISTEN: Jerry Johnson Discusses a New Christmas Song that References Decatur
December 21, 2020 - Jerry Johnson of the Decatur Area Arts Council joined Byers & Co to talk about a new Christmas song that is filled with Decatur references and is a festive greeting card to the...
Dec 21, 2020
Another Gold Coin Dropped In Local Salvation Army Kettle
December 20, 2020 - On December 17, 2020, at Walmart North, The Salvation Army found a donation of a full 1 ounce 10 karat gold coin. It was found in a Red Kettle by Lt. Shanell Debela. "It is always ...
Dec 20, 2020
Decatur Fire Declared Winner of "Gurneys, Guns and Hoses"
December 20, 2020 - A friendly competition between local first responders to raise funds for the Salvation Army has a 2020 winner. "Gurneys, Guns and Hoses", held Dec. 10-12th, raised $14,099.37 with ...
Dec 20, 2020
Arts Council Releases Original Christmas Song Dedicated To Decatur
December 20, 2020 - The Decatur Area Arts Council has released an original Christmas song specifically about and for Decatur. The Arts Council says "Christmastime in Soy City" is intended to be a fest...
Dec 20, 2020
Decatur Pokemon Go Group Evolves During Pandemic
December 18, 2020 - Note: The photo used is from a pre-COVID event. Pokemon Go was an undeniable smash hit when it burst onto the scene back in July of 2016. By September of the same year, it had been...
Dec 18, 2020
LISTEN: Aric Lee Discusses the Lead Up to His Final Show
December 18, 2020 - Aric Lee joined Byers & Co to talk about the lead up to his final talk show, reflects back on years of covering high school athletes, and looks forward to his new professional ...
Dec 18, 2020
LISTEN: Principal Holly Kitson of Parsons Discusses Starting a School Day on Facebook Live
December 18, 2020 - Principal Holly Kitson of Parsons joined Byers & Co to talk about their new way of starting their school day on Facebook Live, having pride in her staff, plans to return to in-...
Dec 18, 2020
LISTEN: John Hoffman on His Film "The Antidote" Available on Amazon Prime
December 17, 2020 - Award- winning filmmaker John Hoffman joined Byers & Co. to talk about his new documentary, The Antidote, which answers questions about the human spirit, profiles everyday peop...
Dec 17, 2020
Salvation Army Christmas Campaign in Home Stretch
December 17, 2020 - The Salvation Army Christmas Campaign is still rolling! There are a number of ways you can reach out and support the SA: Be a Christmas Season Sponsor - your business or your famil...
Dec 17, 2020