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North Ala. boys ranch, like its youth, needs help
DANVILLE, Ala. - Hillsboro resident John Howard is almost certain he would be homeless or in jail if he had not lived at the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranch in Danville.
Morgan jobless rate down; state's rises
For the second month in a row, Morgan Countya s unemployment rate dropped while other area counties suffered an increase.
Fatality reported in Morgan County crash
A woman was killed in a two vehicle crash in Morgan County. The Alabama State Troopers report the wreck happened just before 8:00pm CT Thursday, November 19, 2009 on Highway 36 in the Somerville area.
4 arrested in Lacey's Spring meth lab bust
Morgan County jailers handcuff Sandra Hightower, 22, after drug agents discovered a methamphetamine lab at her River Loop Road home in Laceya s Spring on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Morgan plans to exceed prior United Way goal
With Decatur Human Resources Director Terry Naccarato at the helm, Morgan County has received gifts from businesses to push toward a banner year for its United Way fundraising drive.
Bill Dukes, oldest Alabama House member, changes mind and will run again
The oldest member of the Alabama House of Representatives says he's changed his mind and will seek another term.
Another state inmate escapes Morgan County work release
A work release inmate is back in custody after an early morning escape attempt Tuesday.
Property valued at $2 million up for grabs
This property at Alabama 67 and U.S. 31 in Decatur will be auctioned off Wednesday.
Despite jump in unemployment, area leaders a
Morgan EDA Chairman Lynn Fowler, right, chats with Jeff Johnson of the Rural Morgan County Development Board at the annual meeting of the Morgan County Economic Development Association at the Decatur Country Club on Thursday night.
Blowing smoke and flipping cigarette butts in Morgan County parks will end soon.
Somerville cop charged with assault:
A Somerville police officer was suspended from his job indefinitely after turning himself in to authorities Monday on assault and criminal mischief charges.
Love parades? You can join this salute to our veterans
Pat Volonino, commander of American Legion Post 15, is looking for a few good men.
Camping trip nearly ends in drowning
Hunter Hendrix is helped by emergency personnel to an ambulance after being rescued from an Old Moulton Road rock quarry at around 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Decatur police arrest rape suspect
Police arrested a 20-year-old Decatur man at his home Thursday after a Morgan County grand jury indicted him on rape charges, authorities said.
Falkville could become next wet city in Morgan
Falkville could become the first Morgan County city other than Decatur to have legalized alcohol sales.
A Lawrence County man asked for a mental evaluation before his trial for bank robbery in Morgan County Circuit Court Tuesday.
Air Force officer posts bond on youth sex crime charges; teacher also accused
An Air Force officer accused of sex crimes that allegedly occurred more than 3 years ago is back in Morgan County after his arrest at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Decatur Daily reports.
Trick-or-treater attacked by dog:
Garriaun Lee, 6, suffered these injuries in a dog attack on HalloA ween, his mother said.
Man sentenced for attacking Alabama judge at soccer game to appeal
A court official says an Eva man convicted of attacking a Limestone County judge at a Hartselle soccer game plans to appeal.
Farmers Market closing Nov. 14
Mattie Lou Summerford and Cleo Long buy greens from Cece Harvel on Thursday. The Farmers Market is down to its last two weeks before closing.
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