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Veteran salute

U.S. Air Force veteran George Krigbaum stands at attention as the Brookhaven Middle School concert choir sings the national anthem during an assembly Friday in honor of Veterans Day. more

11/7/09 | 51 views

Second suspect arrested in check scheme

A second suspect was behind bars Friday, suspected of teaming with a Somerville woman to fabricate phony checks with local residents’ bank information, authorities said. The U.S. Marshal … more

By Tiffeny Hurtado
Staff Writer | 11/7/09 | 110 views

Hottest tickets of all

Fast cars take a back seat during tough economic times, but SEC football, barbecue, beer and the beach reign supreme in the hearts of Southerners. The verdict is still out on hunting and … more

By Paul Huggins
Staff Writer | 11/7/09 | 301 views

New York City Marython

Growing up, Mary Ila Ward never could outrun her best friend, Mary Shaw Ozier. On Sunday, they simultaneously crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon. Actually, the way the … more

By Paul Huggins
Staff Writer | 11/6/09 | 946 views | 1 comment

Magical numbers celebrated

It has a magical sound to it: “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.” Ninety-one years ago Wednesday, the Great War, now called World War I, ended at 11 a.m. Paris time. (It was 5 … more

11/6/09 | 165 views

71-year-old truck driver acquitted by Morgan jury

A jury acquitted a 71-year-old Muscle Shoals truck driver of a felony drug charge and three traffic misdemeanors Wednesday in Morgan County Circuit Court. Circuit Judge Glenn Thompson dismissed … more

By Sheryl Marsh
Staff Writer | 11/6/09 | 646 views | 5 comments

Hoping for a business opportunity

John Conover, left, and Doug Henderson of Cerrowire with Brett Moore during the Reverse Trade Show at Calhoun Community College’s Aerospace Training Center on Thursday. People from small … more

11/6/09 | 476 views

Reeves wants to spend $5.9 million on Decatur projects

Decatur Council President Greg Reeves wants the city to spend an estimated $5.9 million on infrastructure this fiscal year. And he wants the money allocated before Dec. 31. A project list, … more

By Evan Belanger
Staff Writer | 11/6/09 | 1161 views | 16 comments

I-65 bridge will close Monday

The northbound Interstate 65 bridge over the Tennessee River will be open through Sunday but will close again Monday for more repairs, said Johnny Harris, Division I engineer with the Alabama … more

11/6/09 | 206 views

I just had to laugh; I saw the photograph

Jessica Hembree, left, and Kim Sherrill take pictures for their Facebook pages at Rhodes Ferry Park on Monday afternoon. more

11/6/09 | 409 views