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Mose Jones Jr. points to Hillsboro when asked why he lost a bid for his ninth term on the Lawrence County Commission in the June 5 primaries.

They chose different ways to fight litter in their waterways, and both are happy with their choices.

A month before the birth of his son, Dale Townsend, an up-and-coming boxer on the verge of breaking into the professional ranks, hung up his gloves and walked away from seven years of training.

Todd, left, is a red and white blue heeler-bulldog blend. He is approximately 3 months old and weighs about 31 pounds. Cicley, middle, is a female buff and black Siamese blend. She is approximately 2 years old and weighs about…

MUSCLE SHOALS — Wayne Emerson couldn’t believe what he was seeing when more than 20 motorcycle riders lined up to escort him home Wednesday afternoon.

To place a notice in “Meetings,” call 256-340-2433 or mail to P.O. Box 2213, Decatur, AL 35609-2213, ATTN: Meetings; fax to 256-340-2392; or email to news@decaturdaily.com. Please submit items a week in advance.

Volunteer groups will pitch in today to help the Decatur-Morgan Long Term Recovery Committee reach residents who might still need assistance after the April 3 storm.

If you want to renovate an older building, the work may be eligible for state or federal tax credits.

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Two major residential developments in Athens are among local construction projects getting started as the housing inventory has dropped from a year ago.