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LifeSouth will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at The Decatur Daily, 201 First Ave. S.E.

Three Morgan County men have been charged in a meth lab bust at a Hartselle residence, according to Sheriff Ana Franklin.

HARTSELLE — Hartselle City opened the school year this morning with record enrollment, Superintendent Dee Dee Jones said.

Morgan County Commissioner Don Stisher failed to report $2,000 in campaign contributions and is facing a possible fine from the state Ethics Commission.

MOULTON — Lawrence County schools are heading into the final quarter of the fiscal year in sound financial shape, according to the system's chief financial officer.

The Decatur City Council took the first step Monday in correcting a decades-old flooding problem in Southeast Decatur.

Mark Baugh, a resident of 217 Cain Street N.E., walks with his dog around the tree from a neighboring yard that fell on his home during a heavy storm that hit about 3:30 p.m. Monday.

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ATHENS — Retired Circuit Judge Jimmy Woodroof Jr. wants to complete by Oct. 1 several projects for the Limestone County Courthouse grounds, including a display of the 1871 bronze bell that was part of the 1867 courthouse.

Zach Kennedy was one of the first players to walk onto the artificial playing surface at Austin High School’s new on-campus stadium Monday.