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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

Limestone board tours new school

ATHENS — Members of the Limestone County Board of Education liked what they saw Friday when they toured the Blue Springs Elementary construction site. Jim Hartsell and Gabrielle Fuller of … more

By Nancy Glasscock
Staff Writer | 11/7/09 | 38 views

A hungry Trojan

Troy offensive lineman Tyrell Curtis, listed at 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, takes advantage of the college football team’s stop at Ryan’s in Decatur on Friday. Troy coach Larry Blakeney is a fan of … more

11/7/09 | 74 views

A singer’s warm welcome

11/7/09 | 79 views

2 accidents tie up traffic in Priceville

Priceville police had their hands full with two wrecks on Alabama 67 less than a mile apart that tied up traffic for more than an hour Friday afternoon. The first collision occurred just before 3 … more

11/7/09 | 167 views

Police: Trucker not robbed

PRICEVILLE — After losing all his money gambling in a truck stop Friday morning, a truck driver decided to get back at those who defeated him, police said. The man was upset after gambling … more

11/7/09 | 141 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

Area News In Brief

Limestone siren down for repairs GOODSPRINGS — A warning siren in Goodsprings will be down for repairs for about three weeks. The Limestone County Emergency Management Agency said the … more

11/7/09 | 111 views

Police Reports

Wrecks MOULTON: A two-vehicle wreck Thursday at 6 p.m. on Alabama 157 eight miles south of Moulton injured driver Muri Clemons, 68, of Palatine, Ill. (Troopers) ATHENS: A one-vehicle wreck … more

11/7/09 | 96 views