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Rain forcing Lawrence, Morgan schools to dismiss early

Two local school systems are closing early because possible flooding. Lawrence County is dismissing school at noon and Morgan County is closing at 1 p.m. “Some of the roads are already … more

1/26/12 | 757 views

Police and fire in brief

Marshal says fire was accidental A fire at a Decatur apartment complex was caused by a heating unit in an upstairs apartment, Decatur Fire Marshal Darwin Clark said Thursday. Clark said the … more

1/20/12 | 481 views

Man injured when barrel explodes at Falkville plant

FALKVILLE — A Florette man was treated and released from Hartselle Medical Center early Thursday afternoon after being injured in an explosion that morning at Lone Wolf Trailers, his sister said. … more

By Ronnie Thomas | 1/13/12 | 883 views | 6 comments

Employee injured when barrel explodes

FALKVILLE — An explosion this morning at Lone Wolf Trailers injured one employee. Chris Free, the town’s police and fire chief, said Eric Smith had just cut some pieces off a trailer and was … more

1/12/12 | 630 views | 4 comments

Police reports

Thefts Bank Street Northeast, 800 block; antiques; $2,011. Modaus Road Southwest, 3500 block; burglary; power tools; $1,110. Wimberly Drive Southwest, 2900 block; burglary; electronics; … more

12/14/11 | 654 views

Police reports

Thefts Seventh Avenue Southeast, 1400 block; from a vehicle; electronics; $1,800. Seventh Avenue Southeast, 1400 block; from a vehicle; electronics; $1,500. Spring Avenue Southwest, 2500 … more

12/7/11 | 674 views

Early school, college closings; Decatur at 1 p.m.

Decatur City Schools and Hartselle schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. today because of possible severe weather. In Decatur, after-school activities are canceled. Decatur Superintendent Sam Houston … more

11/22/11 | 2707 views | 1 comment

Morgan schools to close 3 hours early

The Morgan County school system will dismiss students three hours early today because of possible severe weather. Check back later today for updates. BAYNE HUGHES more

11/22/11 | 1318 views

Falkville school put on lockdown

FALKVILLE — Surveillance cameras recorded two intruders on the Falkville High and Elementary schools campus Thursday morning. A student reported spotting one of the men in a ski mask, prompting … more

By Bayne Hughes | 11/18/11 | 1302 views

Falkville schools end lockdown

FALKVILLE — Falkville High and Elementary schools have ended a lockdown that began this morning after a student saw a man wearing a ski mask on campus. Falkville High Principal Sue Wood said the … more

11/17/11 | 1571 views