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Last Updated:June 10. 2008 10:35PM Published: June 11. 2008 3:30AM A Morgan County man has been charged with attempted murder after he was accused of dragging the mother of his child more than fives miles while ...

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will hold a hay and forage field day for horse owners June 7. "This class is a follow up to the Grazing Management Course we offered last year to horse owners that was ...

Three men are recovering after a propane tank ignited near them Tuesday, leaving all of them with severe burns.

Three people have been burned in a fire at a chicken house in Morgan County. The scene is on sharpley road -- in Danville.

Sheriff Greg Bartlett reports that on May 15, 2008, the Morgan County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at Danville Grocery located at 5715 Highway 36 West Danville, Morgan County, Alabama. via WAAY-TV Huntsville

“Hay and forages can provide much of the nutrition for most horses”

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will hold a hay and forage field day for horse owners on Saturday, June 7, in Morgan County. via The Horse

“Well, think they had a three-year contract...they should have honored it and stuck with it, 'cause we need a Medflight out here.”

The MedFlight air ambulance service out of Danville is no longer available. This volunteer fire department on Highway 157 in Danville is brand new and according to Volunteer Firefighter David Rawlins, includes ... via WAFF-TV Huntsville

A Danville man faces a slew of charges after a weekend rampage. Jessie Lee Ballenger, Sr., 41, is accused of shooting his estranged wife's home and vehicle, as well as a neighbor's vehicle about 2:30am ... via WHNT-TV Huntsville

Researched by Dr. Bill Stewart Feb. 7, 1958-The MCHS basketball Tigers gave Cullman a 76-66 drubbing in a game played here tonight. via Hartselle Enquirer

“What doesn't kill you makes you strong”

There's something about jumping into near-freezing water that keeps this garbage truck driver healthy. via The Mobile Register Online

“I remember how happy it made the kids to get to come and receive a gift. Back then, It was the only thing thing they got for Christmas. It's amazing that this project is still going on. It's what Christmas is all about.”

Santa presented an age-appropriate wrapped gift to each child after his or her name was called by Bill Partridge, project coordinator. via Hartselle Enquirer

“She also caught napkins on fire and left them on the counter”

Last Updated:December 04. 2007 11:00PM Published: December 05. 2007 3:30AM A Lawrence County woman remained in jail Tuesday after authorities said she tried to set a fire at her house with members of her family ... via Times Daily

“Then, he located what he called a strong stream of water running southwest to northeast behind the barn and garage. He told me where to drill and I drove down a stake at that pot.”

Billy Melson of Danville checks the stream of water coming from an artesian well he discovered on his farm six weeks ago. via Hartselle Enquirer

Winners in the Hartselle Enquirer's Turkey Tangle contest are: Diane Lindley of Hartselle, Faye Ward of Hartselle, Ruby Goff of Harselle, Darlene McCormick of Falkville, Bridget Gullion of Decatur, Nancy ... via Hartselle Enquirer

A series of auto break-ins on Autumwood Drive in Hartselle ended with the arrest of three men. via Hartselle Enquirer

The Vinemont Eagles football nipped the visiting Danville Hawks , 21-18 in Friday's league contest. via MaxPreps

In Friday's league match, the visiting Speake Bobcats football team scored a nice 28-20 triumph over the Hubbard Chiefs. via MaxPreps

“What you don't get is good schools. They've got a bad school system. But taxes are only $1,000 a year.”

Superintendent Sam Houston issued a "y'all come" invitation to the New York studios of the "Today Show" after a segment Thursday morning claimed that Decatur "has bad schools." Houston sent a letter to "Today ... via Free Republic

The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Speake Bobcats and the visiting Hackleburg Panthers , observed Speake's football squad defeat Hackleburg by a count of 42-13. The Bobcats now own a 2-1 record. via MaxPreps

Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Sep. 14--Spurred by a state bond issue, Morgan County Schools has 17 projects costing about $6 million on its capital outlay schedule for fiscal 2008. via Customer Interaction Solutions