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UPDATE: Wilson Street in Decatur back open
The roadway has been cleared and all lanes have been reopened. The Decatur Police Department says traffic on Wilson Street, across from Summer Manor Apartments, is down to one lane in each direction. Police say this is due to a downed line. Please use extra caution in the area and...
Trio in Morgan County charged with electronic solicitation of a child
DECATUR, Ala. — Officials in Morgan County arrested three men as part of a child trafficking sting operation over the weekend. It was a combined effort of the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, Drug Enforcement Unit, Morgan County District Attorney’s Office, US Army Cyber Special Agents and Limestone County Sheriff’s Office.
Lawyer: Protesters reject plea deals
Minutes after Decatur’s municipal court opened Friday morning, the assistant city attorney asked to be dismissed after a family law attorney — representing pro bono seven Steve Perkins supporters charged with disorderly conduct — said none of her clients were interested in a plea deal.
Students use practical life skills at Morgan County 4-H competition
HARTSELLE — The sizzling of a prime rib steak on a cast iron skillet could be heard Wednesday morning as Eva Elementary student Mason Walker flipped, seared and grilled it to medium-rare perfection, repeating a family tradition handed down from his father at the 2024 Morgan County 4H Round Up competition.
No-hitter boosts Hartselle to Class 6A playoff sweep of Athens
Top-ranked Hartselle rolled into the Class 6A state semifinals on the strength of a pair of strong pitching performances against Athens at home on Thursday, including a no-hitter by Jace Meadows in the opener. The Tigers swept the doubleheader 1-0 and 4-0 to improve to 31-8 on the season and...
Residents react to Decatur mayor skipping State of the City event
On Tuesday, the city of Decatur’s annual State of the City address was given without the mayor. The city’s leader, Mayor Tab Bowling, said he made the call to skip it. Bowling says a video shown at the address of City Council President Jacob Ladner sharing his thoughts on the city played a part in this decision.
6 Alabama schools among those receiving TVA grants
Six Alabama schools have received a portion of more than $3 million in grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority for energy and learning environment upgrades. The grants are part of TVA’s School Uplift program. Both Hazel Green High School and Scottsboro Junior High School received $210,000 grants, with $10,000...
USFWS: Belle Mina quarry will be detrimental to endangered species
The proposed quarry near the heart of the Belle Mina community is likely to have “more than minor detrimental effects” for three endangered snails that are within Limestone Creek, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Ecological Services Field Office of the USFWS made the formal...
Annual ADEM burn ban now in effect until October
Local authorities and municipalities are currently working to remind county residents that the annual warm weather burn ban is once again in effect. The post Annual ADEM burn ban now in effect until October appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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