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Tyler Cole Pike of Decatur, Gabrielle Lajan Bili and Erika Roman, both of Hartselle, and Tamia Willingham-King of Moulton were named to the spring semester president's list at Snead State Community College in Boaz.

Quanisha Trammell of Hillsboro recently received a scholarship from the Alabama Grocers Education Foundation for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Calhoun Community College is offering commercial driver's license training for women interested in receiving a CDL and endorsements.

A Tennessee company again is expanding its Limestone County business park near the northeast corner of the Interstate 65 and Interstate 565 interchange.

A previously derailed multimillion-dollar settlement between the West Morgan-East Lawrence Water Authority and Daikin over contaminated drinking water is back on track, ending the need for a rate increase to pay for a temporary filtration system.

The Nov. 6 general election will have more contested races, including for governor, to interest voters after Tuesday's primary runoff generated turnout of only 7 percent to 13 percent locally.

HARTSELLE — In a hall at Hartselle High School, teachers Taylor Christopher of Decatur Middle, Julie Leonardi of Falkville and John Johnson of Sulligent discussed a method for teaching students how to include quotes in writings.

MOULTON — The Lawrence County Courthouse is almost fully functional 17 days after a late-night fire caused damage to the first two floors, according to county officials.

More than 100 middle and elementary school children honed their basketball skills or got started with the game during last week's summer camp at Decatur High School.

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