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A young minister’s journey
Courtesy photo
Decatur native Niger Woodruff was in England last month, walking in the footsteps of the famous …
RELIGION COLUMN
A different kind of Independence Day in Mexico
We observe Independence Day this week. Grills will be smoking and fireworks …
RELIGION COLUMN
Stepping up if God gives us a greater task
Delegations from Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina were invited to a Mercedes …
Televangelist building $4m home despite layoffs …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A religious broadcaster is building a $4 million …
Religion Calendar
First sermon by Geneva Gray, El Shaddai Church Ministries, 271 Old Trinity …
NAMES IN THE NEWS
High school featured in film leaves district
LOS ANGELES — A high school that was the location for a racy photo shoot by Sacha Baron Cohen’s character “Bruno” has broken away from the nation’s second-largest school … more
TODAY IN HISTORY: Gettysburg battle ends
Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2009. There are 181 days left in the year. Today’s … more
Happy Birthday
The Daily publishes birthday announcements of children ages 1-5. We publish them … more
Community Calendar
FRIDAY Spirit of America Festival, Point Mallard Park. Music, concessions, Spirit Idol, Miss … more
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RELIGION COLUMN
A melting pot or a tossed salad in America today?
For many years the image of a “melting pot” was used to describe the experience of immigrants … more
Spirit of America Festival schedule
Friday, July 3 2 p.m. — Little Miss Point Mallard Pageant, T.C. Almon Recreation Center 4 p.m. — Flag raising, Spirit of America Stage 4-6 p.m. — Spirit Idol, Spirit of America … more
10 teens vie for tiara
Sixteen-year-old Katie Malone of Trussville spent Fourth of July last year in Decatur, competing on … more
Marriage Licenses
Morgan County Marriage Licenses
The Morgan County probate office issued the following marriage licenses June 18-23: more
PEACE OUT at Miss Point Mallard
“Yes, I know that the world’s spinning fast now; you gotta get yourself a brand new start … more
Reader Comments
City CFO placed on paid leave:
"Sounds like school kids playing politics. Who is the popular one here? This is about a team not all …"
Posted by FRANCES D from Decatur
City CFO placed on paid leave:
"Folks, I can stress this enough, and Susie again pointed it out...while many of you are bashing …"
Posted by Craig from
Sparks wants lottery, gambling taxes:
"alabama already has a lottery - you just have to give your money to tenneesee, georgia or florida …"
Posted by SCOTT from Decatur
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