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Limestone County commissioners have approved an agreement with the state's transportation department on a project expected to help relieve traffic congestion on a heavily traveled section of East Limestone Road.

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The amount of general fund money Decatur City Schools spends on personnel will increase when the new budget year starts Oct. 1, school officials said.

Danville farmer Mark Byrd said a dry July has stunted his soybean and cotton yields.

Decatur plans to employ consultants to help write new ordinances on rental properties and dilapidated homes, and to assist with management of the city's historic districts.

MOULTON — The Moulton City Council on Monday passed a $4.3 million fiscal 2019 budget that has a projected $180,985.34 surplus.

Decatur Animal Services is celebrating the eighth anniversary at its location on Beltline Road this week and is reducing the adoption costs of all animals.

A crash occurred on Hudson Memorial Bridge southbound this afternoon, slowing traffic headed toward the bridge on Alabama 20 and U.S. 31.

The area could see thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Two Anderson residents face identity theft and other charges after multiple stolen identities and fraudulent payment cards were found at their residence, according to Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely.