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Retiring Decatur crossing guards recognized for service

When Bobbie Wright started working as a crossing guard at Brookhaven Middle School in 1972, she never thought it would be a longtime career.

 

Pets of the week

Betty Lou, left, is a dark brindle female basenji/shepherd blend. She is about 4 years old and weighs about 38 pounds. Kirby, middle, is an orange and white male domestic shorthair blend. He is about 3 months old and weighs…

 

Assault charges against Decatur policeman stem from high school incident

Assault charges against a Decatur police officer who faces trial next month stem from an altercation with a 16-year-old in the weight room at East Lawrence High School, where the officer served as a volunteer coach, according to Sheriff Gene…

 

Mayor: Recycling company to clean off property

Mayor Tab Bowling got a commitment from new owner SA Recycling last week to clean up its property on the south side of Alabama 20.

 

Developer plans to renovate multiple Bank Street properties

A Nashville developer who grew up in Decatur says he is acquiring multiple properties on Bank Street to renovate for retail and restaurant spaces on the street level and residential areas above.

 

Pathway to jobs: Morgan schools look to produce more skilled workers

In response to pleas from industrial leaders to produce more highly skilled workers, Morgan County’s three public school systems have made widespread changes to career technical education.

 

Lawrence trains students in welding, auto repair and more

MOULTON — Ivy Harris said her brother’s guidance is making her future brighter.

 

Morgan officials: Expect rise in property taxes

Slightly more than half of the property owners in Morgan County have received value notices concerning the assessed value and taxes of their property, the Morgan County Revenue Commissioner’s Office said.

 

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