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ATHENS — A local group is asking the Limestone County Commission for $20,000 to help with its efforts to restore Fort Henderson, an earthen fort that was built by Union troops occupying Athens during the Civil War.

Decatur City Schools will open its two new high schools to students and the public beginning Aug. 7 at 9 a.m., school officials said.

MOULTON — The new city accountant told City Council members at a work session today the budget could increase 20 to 25 percent in fiscal 2019 and the city remain in the black.

ATHENS — Athens police said today a preliminary investigation indicates a 54-year-old man shot and killed his mother and son.

A Decatur resident remained in Morgan County Jail today on robbery and kidnapping charges in two separate incidents involving a handgun, according to authorities.

Caregivers and professionals with dementia patients will have the opportunity to attend a virtual dementia tour “Your Window Into Their World” on Aug. 7.

ATHENS — A local group is asking the Limestone County Commission for $20,000 to help with its efforts to restore Fort Henderson, an earthen fort that was built by Union troops occupying Athens during the Civil War.

A driver stopped for speeding early today was found with cocaine, heroin and other drugs, Decatur police said.

TRINITY — An equipment failure caused portions of East Lawrence to lose electrical power for about 2½ hours Sunday night, according to a Joe Wheeler Cooperative spokesman.