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Police and fire in brief

Baby’s drug test leads to arrest Decatur police said they arrested a woman Wednesday whose baby tested positive for opiates when it was born at an area hospital last year. Kristy Lashane … more

2/10/12 | 170 views

Wallace St. starts work on $25 million nursing building

HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Community College in Hanceville broke ground Thursday on a new School of Nursing and Center for Science building. Williams Blackstock Architects of Birmingham … more

2/3/12 | 182 views

Tucker will speak at Lacey’s Spring meeting

LACEY’S SPRING — The Lacey’s Spring Small Business Association will meet Wednesday at noon at The Cajun Cafe, 704 U.S. 231. Somerville Mayor Darren Tucker, a candidate for Morgan County … more

1/30/12 | 247 views

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 | 764 views

Police reports

Thefts Danville Road Southwest, 2000 block; from a vehicle; Dell laptop and white gold tennis bracelet; $1,800. Modaus Road Southwest, 3200 block; Samsung phone; $150. Sixth Avenue … more

12/22/11 | 543 views

Police and fire in brief

Moulton woman hit by vehicle, dies HUNTSVILLE — A Moulton woman died Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle on University Drive near Julia Street. Reynolds Funeral Home will announce … more

12/16/11 | 966 views | 1 comment

Area news in brief

Youth reality conference set for Saturday Two local men are holding a conference Saturday they hope will help male youths ages 9 to 18 deal with societal issues. Butch Matthews and Exum Lyle … more

12/7/11 | 810 views

The Americanization of Laura

SOMERVILLE — Laura, a petite Latvian girl, could speak two English words — “yes” and “no” — when she met the Somerville family that would become her family. But after stepping off … more

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Real People | 11/25/11 | 3167 views | 10 comments

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 | 2709 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 | 1322 views