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Arrests

Early next week, Hood Contracting plans to run a sanitary sewer line across Shady Grove Lane, north of Snackers Food Mart and south of the southernmost entrance to the new Austin High School.

A Florence man was arrested today after he fell through the attic floor of a condo on Bay Village Drive and escaped to another condo, where he was found asleep and in possession of meth and burglar’s tools, according to…

Strayer University will hold an information session Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in the Decatur Utilities auditorium to discuss an initiative to offer scholarships to Decatur residents.

A Decatur man was arrested after he was found with illegal drugs, according to police.

All outside activities for tonight’s 3rd Friday Downtown have been canceled because of the predicted storm for this evening, organizers said at 2 p.m.

Point Mallard's Park After Dark event scheduled for tonight has been canceled because of the predicted severe weather, the city announced at 2:30 p.m.

Alabamians can buy back-to-school items without paying sales tax today through Sunday.

A female victim with apparent birdshot pellet wounds has been taken for treatment by ambulance this afternoon from the Mapco station on U.S. 72 at Old Railroad Bed Road, according to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office.

ATHENS — Due to the threat of severe weather tonight, Fridays After Five has been canceled, according to Athens Main Street.