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Resurfacing projects

District 3 Decatur City Councilman Gary Hammon has proposed spending $2.5 million of the city’s reserve for the following public projects: District 1 — $250,000 Resurface sections of … more

2/9/10 | 106 views

Meeting Notes

TRINITY — The Trinity Town Council on Monday: Approved $1,500 to AT&T after accident involving town vehicle at Decatur-Morgan County Landfill knocked down power line … more

2/9/10 | 91 views

Lawrence applying for disaster declaration

MOULTON — Lawrence County Engineer Mac Rushing is seeking a federal disaster declaration to acquire funds to repair roads damaged by cold weather. Rushing said the county needs $750,000 to … more

By Nancy Glasscock
Staff Writer | 2/9/10 | 92 views

Lawrence appoints 3 to hospital authority

MOULTON — The Lawrence County Commission on Monday appointed three people to the Healthcare Authority Board. The commission unanimously appointed Philip Reich, a Moulton attorney and retired … more

By Nancy Glasscock
Staff Writer | 2/9/10 | 238 views | 1 comment

Robotics Phase 2 drawings approved

The Alabama Building Commission approved Robotics Technology Park’s Phase 2 architectural drawings on Friday. Ed Castile, executive director of the Alabama Industrial Development and Training … more

By Bayne Hughes
Staff Writer | 2/9/10 | 158 views

Board plans to plant 100 trees

The Decatur Beautification Board approved $17,000 to enlarge the city’s greenhouse and add stonework to a downtown pocket park. Also during Monday’s monthly meeting, the board agreed to spend … more

By Paul Huggins
Staff Writer | 2/9/10 | 121 views

Architect chosen for Athens City Hall

ATHENS — Architects presented proposals for a new Athens City Hall five months ago, and city leaders finally chose one Monday on a 3-2 vote. Council President Ronnie Marks and Councilwomen … more

By Holly Hollman
Staff Writer | 2/9/10 | 85 views

Announcements

HUNTSVILLE — Parents, children and supporters of Mended Little Hearts will meet at the Dowdle Center in Huntsville on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. … more

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Beltline construction authorized

Acting optimistically, state officials transferred the construction of the much-maligned Beltline Road from a planned to an authorized project. The Metropolitan Planning Organization approved the … more

By Catherine Godbey
Staff Writer | 2/9/10 | 153 views

Hartselle ambulance provider threatens to leave

HARTSELLE — Hartselle’s sole ambulance provider is threatening to leave if the city doesn’t enforce its ambulance ordinance. “We’ve held up our end of the deal, but the city has let … more

By Deangelo McDaniel
Staff Writer | 2/9/10 | 282 views