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Trespassing suspect confesses to unrelated home burglary

FALKVILLE — An investigation into why a man was trespassing on city property here Wednesday resulted in the suspect confessing to a burglary last week, police said. A utility worker called … more

By Tiffeny Hurtado
Staff Writer | 11/6/09 | 194 views | 1 comment

Police say ‘missing’ trucker concocted abduction story

FALKVILLE — A Louisiana truck driver who two Falkville residents pulled out of the back of his 18-wheeler rig Thursday afternoon lied when he told authorities he was kidnapped, police … more

11/6/09 | 277 views | 1 comment

Falkville could become next wet city in Morgan

FALKVILLE — Falkville could become the first Morgan County city other than Decatur to have legalized alcohol sales. The Town Council on Tuesday approved a resolution for a municipal option … more

By Ronnie Thomas
Staff Writer | 11/4/09 | 1347 views | 11 comments

POLICE REPORTS

Area Thefts ARDMORE: 26000 block Miller Road, Monday, two laptops, tattoo gun and pocketknives, $5,035 value. (Limestone sheriff) ELKMONT: 21000 block New Garden Road, Monday, television, … more

11/4/09 | 269 views

Falkville Town Council

FALKVILLE — The Falkville Town Council on Tuesday took the following action: Approved a Statement of Commitment from the Municipal Workers Compensation Fund Inc. in order to qualify for a … more

11/4/09 | 108 views

Falkville Fall Festival

Falkville Volunteer Firefighter Department held its yearly fall festival Saturday. The festival included costume contests, an antique tractor and car show and children’s games. more

11/1/09 | 214 views | 1 comment

Falkville drug raid nets 5

Falkville police raided a house suspected of drug activity Tuesday night, making five arrests. The raid occurred at 11:23 at 70 Piney Grove Loop. When officers opened the door, they smelled a … more

By Paul Huggins
Staff Writer | 10/29/09 | 950 views | 4 comments

POLICE REPORTS

Morgan plans new schools

Morgan County Schools officials want to increase curriculum difficulty, improve math scores and build new Priceville and Falkville schools during the next five years. These are among the goals in … more

10/24/09 | 837 views | 2 comments

POLICE REPORTS: Thefts

1200 block Second Street Southwest, jewelry, $6,000. 1300 block Runnymead Avenue Southwest, currency, $3,562.13. 400 block Bellemeade Street Southwest, 52-inch TV, $1,500. 1400 block … more

10/23/09 | 350 views