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News about a grandchild hard to top

Morgan County school board member Kenneth Henson found a way to do something not many have done, Bayne Hughes reports. Kenneth left fellow board member Betty Hackett speechless at the last … more

7/1/09 | 171 views

Join the Army, see the world, go to school

David Carney dropped out of Buckhorn High School in Madison County as a junior in 1963 “wanting more” out of life and “to see the world.” David, who will receive this year’s H.J. … more

6/28/09 | 146 views

High school lessons help write a book

When Megan Roth visited Decatur Public Library on Thursday to talk about her new book, “The Green Guide to Daily Living,” she gave credit where deserved. “There are no comma splices in this … more

6/24/09 | 108 views

DU manager in same fix as customers

“I’ve got the power.” Wait ... maybe not. Decatur Utilities General Manager Ray Hardin couldn’t say this catch phrase from a 1990s electronic pop song, which popularized the … more

6/21/09 | 194 views

3 Godwins, 3 Tigers — naturally

George and Sara Alice Godwin of Decatur have three grandchildren (out of 11 in all) who will be Tigers at college in the fall: George Hansel “Bo” Godwin IV, son of George III and Carol, will … more

6/17/09 | 212 views

Injury didn’t slow running T-ball player

Isaiah Johnson, 6, of Caddo, who lost a portion of his right foot in a mower accident almost two years ago, is playing his first season of T-ball. His father, Jimmy Johnson II, told Ronnie Thomas … more

6/14/09 | 252 views

Church hears different kind of music

During a break in Monday’s Concert by the River in Rhodes Ferry Park, some women were laughing about church music. Well, at least it was music in church. Steve Stewart Weekend Editor In … more

6/10/09 | 319 views

Kick off your shoes; open your wallet

For worshippers longing to kick off their shoes in church, Soles4Souls is giving encouragement. The Nashville-based charity collects new and “gently worn” shoes to donate to victims of natural … more

6/7/09 | 263 views

He turned the tables on the IRS

J. Gilmer Blackburn, former Decatur mayor known for his bold leadership in constructing the nation’s first wave pool at Point Mallard, could be as bold giving advice as a tax attorney. Gilmer, … more

6/3/09 | 292 views

Nothing like those dames with red hats

A group of Decatur “sailors” say the women of the South Pacific never got as wild and crazy as the Decatur gals who call themselves “Les Femmes Elegantes.” more

5/31/09 | 322 views