Decatur, Ala. | Tuesday, June 18, 2013
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An alleged hit man, who has claimed responsibility for more than 30 killings across the U.S., told an investigator, “They hired the best,” while bragging about the 2006 killings of two Florida … more
1 injured in truck-train wreck ATHENS — The driver of an 18-wheeler was taken to Athens-Limestone Hospital on Thursday after a wreck with a train at Roy Long Road, Athens Police Chief Floyd … more
SPEAKE — A Danville woman died Wednesday evening from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle wreck at Alabama 157 and Alabama 36, 10 miles south of Moulton in the Speake community. more
When Lawrence County investigators brought Jose Manuel Martinez from Arizona, they wanted to question him only about the slaying of a Decatur business owner. They got a lot more. Martinez … more
A man who admitted to killing a Decatur roofing contractor in the Speake community claimed to have killed more than 30 … more
MOULTON — A man who admitted to taking part in the March 4 shooting death of a Decatur roofing contractor also confessed to a 2006 double homicide in Florida and is a suspect in multiple slayings … more
SPEAKE — A house on Lawrence County 327 in Speake was destroyed late Friday night after a car fire in the house’s garage spread, Speake firefighters … more
When Lucas Black landed his first movie role at age 11 alongside Kevin Costner in “The War,” everyone in the little community of Speake knew him as the kid who did cartwheels at basketball … more
North Alabama likely will be spared the torrential rainfall plaguing Mobile, but the next two days won’t be dry. National Weather Service meteorologist Steve Shumway said standing water on roads … more
A biopic filmed in Birmingham with Lawrence County native Lucas Black playing a supporting role topped the weekend’s box office charts. “42,” a drama about Jackie Robinson’s rookie season … more
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The Helmet Project
Carnegie Visual Arts Center
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Carnegie Visual Arts Center
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Peggy Towns Speaks at Decatur Public Library
Decatur Public Library
6:30 PM
The Helmet Project
Carnegie Visual Arts Center
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Helmet Project
Carnegie Visual Arts Center
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Pilot Club of Decatur 9th Annual Charity Golf Tourney
Point Mallard Golf Course
8:00 AM
Madison City Farmers Market
Madison City Farmers Market Lot
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CAMP PRINCESS 2013: FOLK MUSIC
Princess Theatre
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