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DNA evidence leads to Decatur man's arrest in LawCo burglaries

MOULTON — A Decatur man confessed to four 18-month-old Alabama 24 business break-ins after DNA evidence provided a break in the case, Lawrence County Sheriff Gene Mitchell said. Investigators … more

2/14/12 | 1147 views | 1 comment

Nominations for Lawrence Chamber awards needed

MOULTON — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is still in need of nominations for the business, citizen, student, teacher and volunteer of the year awards. Deadline to submit nominations is … more

2/1/12 | 119 views

NARCOG chief wants to transfer leave time

Shane Bailey wants to make at least $92,000 as the new executive director of North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments. He also will request to transfer about 400 hours of leave time … more

By Deangelo McDaniel | 12/14/11 | 894 views | 8 comments

Hillsboro seeks flooding grant

HILLSBORO — When rain falls in Hillsboro, water floods the homes, yards or driveways of many residents. That’s why the town is seeking a grant that would substantially improve drainage in the … more

By Nancy Glasscock | 12/11/11 | 523 views | 1 comment

Hillsboro man accused of passing forged checks

MOULTON — A Hillsboro man accused of using forged checks has been arrested by Lawrence County Sheriff’s investigators, Sheriff Gene Mitchell said. James Otis Hampton, 61, 1085 Lawrence County … more

12/5/11 | 616 views

Early school, college closings; Decatur at 1 p.m.

Decatur City Schools and Hartselle schools will dismiss at 1 p.m. today because of possible severe weather. In Decatur, after-school activities are canceled. Decatur Superintendent Sam Houston … more

11/22/11 | 2600 views | 1 comment

Police reports

Thefts Cypress Street Southeast, 1400 block; burglary; cash, jewelry and electronics; $5,500. Wimberly Drive Southwest, 2800 block; burglary; electronics and household items; $1,705. 14th … more

11/17/11 | 1280 views

Hillsboro woman charged in Chalybeate thefts

MOULTON — Lawrence County sheriff's investigators have arrested a Hillsboro woman in connection with two thefts in Chalybeate, Sheriff Gene Mitchell said. Shelia Kabon Davis, 34, of 1190 … more

11/9/11 | 717 views | 1 comment

Decatur animal shelter open Saturday for Kid Day

Decatur Animal Services will host monthly Kids Day tomorrow, giving families the chance to play with dogs and cats available for adoption. The shelter, located next to Wilson Morgan Park on … more

9/23/11 | 2583 views

Lawrence Commission waiting for accurate budget figures

MOULTON - Lawrence County Administrator Peggy King said she will have accurate revenues and expenses for the current fiscal year for commissioners to review by Sept. 13. The complete revenues and … more

8/29/11 | 1530 views | 1 comment