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MOULTON — Ten law enforcement agencies chased two suspects in a stolen vehicle through cornfields and woods for more than 30 minutes Wednesday afternoon before apprehending the pair off Lawrence County 110, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office said.

A north Alabama entertainment company is in search of actresses to portray singers Natalie Cole, Nina Simone, Dinah Washington, Amy Winehouse, Rosemary Clooney and more.

MOULTON — Ten law enforcement agencies chased two suspects in a stolen vehicle through cornfields and woods for more than 30 minutes Wednesday afternoon before apprehending the suspects off Lawrence County 110, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office said.

Four Alabama Department of Transportation employees were recognized by the department today “for their quick and selfless response” during a fiery tractor-trailer crash July 26 on Interstate 65 in Limestone County.

MOULTON — The president of the Lawrence County Industrial Development board said he will retire from his position effective Oct. 1.

Two Morgan County students are being disciplined for a harassment incident that took place in February, Superintendent Bill Hopkins Jr. said.

ATHENS — Opening statements were expected to begin this afternoon in Limestone County Circuit Court in the trial of a man accused of the fatal stabbing of a friend at a home in Tanner.

A Morgan County man who was tried three times for murder and ultimately acquitted was arrested this morning and charged with driving with a suspended driver's license.

LOOSIER — A Tuscumbia woman is facing a felony drug charge following a traffic stop in northwest Lawrence County, the sheriff’s office said today.

Schools have the opportunity to attend the annual Battle of Decatur re-enactment school day Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Point Mallard Park.