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Decatur, Ala. | Monday, May 21, 2012

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Davy Walker squirts Anna Akins with a water gun Sunday. The First United Methodist Church in Decatur held “Super Soaker Day” at Founders Park to kick off the summer. more

5/21/12 | 74 views

Woman arrested after leaving behind license

A Michigan woman was arrested for passing a forged check after she returned to retrieve the driver’s license she left behind, Decatur police said. Police said that on Thursday, a woman attempted … more

5/21/12 | 411 views

‘Danger to the public’

Murder is a fitting charge, said the granddaughter of a woman killed in a wreck with a driver police say was leading officers on a chase in a car stolen during a carjacking. “If anybody knew … more

By Seth Burkett | 5/21/12 | 340 views | 2 comments

Everybody knows Stephen

Austin High School students, faculty and administrators can’t help but smile when graduating senior Stephen Han enters the room. The 18-year-old student from China has made a lasting impression … more

By Lucy Berry | 5/21/12 | 249 views

Woman arrested after leaving driver’s license behind

5/20/12 | 1427 views

McClain to get fresh start at trial

NFL star Rolando McClain’s conviction in city court last week will mean nothing once his appeal of the misdemeanor case moves to Morgan County Circuit Court. His second trial won’t bear much … more

By Seth Burkett and Sheryl Marsh | 5/20/12 | 1399 views | 9 comments

Dad’s death motivated Decatur High senior

As graduation day approaches, Decatur High School senior Austin Compton has reasons to be nostalgic. He can look back on pitching for the Red Raiders’ baseball team, going out for football as a … more

By Bayne Hughes | 5/20/12 | 1402 views | 5 comments

Salvation Army Activity Center opens so kids can play all summer

Decatur kids ages 12 to 18 can go to the Salvation Army Activity Center at 100 Austinville Road S.W. starting Friday. The center will be open from 1-4 p.m. weekdays during the summer. Refreshments … more

5/20/12 | 107 views

Point Mallard nearly set for season

Since opening in 1970 with one of the nation’s first wave pools, Point Mallard Aquatic Center has provided the summer backdrop for thousands of area resident “firsts.” From first jobs to … more

By Tiffeny Owens | 5/20/12 | 540 views

1 dead after car chase, wreck

A Decatur man is charged with murder after leading police on a chase in a stolen car and apparently causing a fatal wreck on a city street midday Saturday. A Decatur police written statement … more

By Ben Montgomery | 5/20/12 | 4168 views | 12 comments