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2 schools in Decatur placed on alert due to 'potential domestic' issue
On Thursday, the Austin Junior High campus, which includes CAD Excel, as well as Austin High School, were placed on heightened alert due to a potential domestic issue, according to Decatur City Schools. The school system says the schools were placed on alert while Decatur Police worked to investigate an...
Arrests and Incidents reported April 25, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported April 25, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Incidents April 22 lewd act in public; resisting arrest; CR 437 criminal mischief; Schaeffel Rd. domestic violence; CR 1859 theft of property; Mercury Dr. theft of property; CR 1231 harassment; CR 38 possession of dangerous drugs; Hwy. 69S April 23 possession of marijuana; CR 728 trespassing; CR 718 harassment; Commercial St. SE harassment; Welcome Rd. harassment; CR 1834 theft of property; CR 1373 possession of dangerous drugs; illegal possession of prescription drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 69S April 24 domestic violence; CR 1592 burglary; CR 1551 domestic violence; CR 549 harassment;...
Decatur man allegedly sold cocaine to informant
A Decatur police investigation into a man accused of selling a gram of cocaine to an informant culminated Monday with the man’s arrest after a search of his home uncovered more cocaine, marijuana, a firearm and U.S. currency, according to the Decatur Police Department.
Hartselle Church builds cross for people to nail their prayers on to
HARTSELLE, Ala. (WAFF) -The pastor of Oakridge Baptist Church in Hartselle built a large cross himself so that people could nail their prayers to the cross. It was erected last month. Pastor Jerry Chenault says he believes this is just one way to allow the community to express their needs.
Public gets first look at proposed Decatur zoning overhaul
New zoning districts, less-restrictive sign regulations, new bans on parking in yards and on large commercial trucks parking at residences are among numerous changes in a proposed zoning and land-use ordinance that the city unveiled at a public meeting this week.
Police identify suspects caught after attempt to cash bad check, long chase in North Alabama
The Priceville Police Department has identified the two suspects involved in Tuesday's chase. According to police, 35-year-old Stanford Renard Dean, of Atlanta, Georgia was charged with forgery, possession of a forged instrument, and attempt to elude (felony) with bonds totaling $110,000. Police also say 36-year-old Laveander Lamar Ashford, of Huntsville,...
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