Rick sends along the announcement for the annual Madison Lewis Scholarship Breakfast.

More info on the Madison Lewis Fund HERE.

Bailey writes in…

A memorial fund has been set up for Madison Lewis who was killed last week in a car accident. If you would like to contribute please send checks to:

Cornerstone Bank

125 Clairemont Avenue

Suite 100 Decatur, Ga 30030

Makes checks payable to The Madison Lewis Memorial Fund

For any questions please contact Bailey Pendergrast — [email protected]

UPDATE:  Patch has acquired the Virgin Islands Police Department’s report on the incident involving Ms. Nettles, stating that she and her friends were attempting to get out of a tide pool at Annaly Bay when a current pulled her under.

Very sad news out of Alabama that apparently has lit up Facebook among Decatur’s younger population, according to parents.

al.com reports of a car accident on State Route 77 early morning Thursday…

Madison Minor Lewis, 19, was killed in the accident that happened around 3:20 a.m. She was a freshman third baseman on the Lady Bison softball team from Decatur, Ga.

I’ve also received some reports that another young Decaturite, Ellen Nettles, died in the Caribbean yesterday. Still trying to collect more details in that case, but multiple emails and comments have confirmed it. A very tough day for many in the Decatur community no doubt..

Our deepest sympathies go out to all the friends and family members.