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HATTON — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department will hold a methamphetamine awareness seminar Thursday at Okolona Baptist Church in Hatton.

Dan Durbin, executive pastor of Epic Church and a consultant and strategist with Lead-Now, will be the featured speaker at the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professional Leadership Luncheon series on June 26 at the chamber offices.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Vowing to reclaim U.S. leadership in space, President Donald Trump announced Monday he is directing the Pentagon to create a new "Space Force" as an independent service branch aimed at ensuring American supremacy in space.

A Mobile man who rented items from a Decatur business is facing charges after attempting to sell the items online, according to Decatur police.

A Huntsville man found during a check on a parked vehicle early Sunday was charged with methamphetamine trafficking, Decatur police said.

Decatur police charged a 31-year-old man with assault in a Decatur shooting Sunday afternoon, according to police.

When Glenda Ratliff retired from Decatur Utilities in 2014, she didn't take it easy. She returned to college to finish a degree and inspire her family.

MOUNT HOPE — A historical journey that started more than a half century ago brought Jerry Hopkins face to face with one of the most amazing stories of the Civil War.

A local committee is trying to reach Decatur residents who still need help to recover from the April 3 storm.

MONTGOMERY — The starting pay for a new teacher in Alabama with a bachelor’s degree last year was a little more than $38,400 — not far off the national average and above neighboring states’ pay.