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People keep wrecking in her yard, Southeast Decatur woman says

Eight times the Stoner family has had someone wreck in their yard on Sherwood Drive Southeast, including at least twice barely missing a family member.

 

Some Decatur residents, businesses still recovering from April 3 storm

Though the numbers are dropping for those needing help, Decatur residents and business owners are still dealing with the aftermath of the storm that hit parts of the city April 3.

 

More patients allege sexual conduct by doctor; trial date set

A Decatur doctor last week denied expanded claims in a civil lawsuit alleging he groped, kissed and sexually assaulted 10 of his patients, and he faces a trial next month on related criminal charges.

 

Suicide victims getting younger as numbers increase

Scott Norwood’s life dramatically changed March 12 when his 13-year-old daughter Marlee Sutton took her life.

 

Pets of the week

Smiley, left, is a fawn female terrier blend. She is about 1½ years old and weighs about 47 pounds. Whiskers is a black male domestic shorthair blend. He is about 2 years old and weighs about 9 pounds. Bella is…

 

Behind the Lens

While taking pictures of the damage that a sudden and violent storm caused Monday, I arrived at the house that was hit the worst. But before I took a single picture of the devastation, a very different scene unfolded across…

 

Last-minute technical problem delays NASA's flight to sun

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A last-minute technical problem Saturday delayed NASA's unprecedented flight to the sun.

 

DCS to focus on instruction during 2018-19

The primary focus for students and teachers in Decatur City Schools when they return to start the year Wednesday will be instruction, said Superintendent Michael Douglas.

 

Builders want updated zoning and land-use ordinances

Local homebuilders believe a new “flexible” zoning and land-use ordinance will help spur residential development in Decatur.

 

Worley re-elected Democratic chairwoman

MONTGOMERY — Nancy Worley has been re-elected as chairwoman of the Alabama Democratic Party, narrowly defeating a challenger who was backed by U.S. Sen. Doug Jones.

 

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