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NARCOG fails to get quorum for meeting

NARCOG fails to get quorum for meeting North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments couldn’t hold its monthly meeting because the board failed to get a quorum this morning. The … more

2/22/12 | 54 views

Man pleads guilty in Tanner home invasion

ATHENS — One of three men accused of invading a Tanner home in October 2010 pleaded guilty Tuesday, Limestone County District Attorney Brian Jones said. Joshua Ray Cowan, 27, of Elkmont pleaded … more

2/22/12 | 63 views | 1 comment

2 charged with drugs

Narcotics agents arrested two men during a raid on a residence Tuesday night, Decatur police said. Agents found cocaine and drug-sale paraphernalia during the search at 212 Seventh Avenue S.W., … more

2/22/12 | 135 views

Local pastors unsure about optional name for Southern Baptists

After much debate, the Southern Baptist Convention isn’t changing its name. But its executive committee did endorse the “Great Commission Baptist” as an optional title at a meeting in … more

By Bayne Hughes | 2/22/12 | 534 views | 9 comments

2 in GOP seeking to take on judge

Two lawyers are seeking the Republican nomination to face a Morgan County circuit court judge who has not had opposition in 17 years. Eric Summerford touts 28 years of experience, including time … more

By Sheryl Marsh | 2/21/12 | 373 views | 11 comments

NARCOG suspends 2nd employee

A North-central Alabama Regional Council of Governments employee has been suspended for allegedly shredding documents related to the Rodney Gann investigation. Alabama Cares Coordinator Diana … more

By Deangelo McDaniel | 2/22/12 | 749 views | 5 comments

Tornado threat in Valley

A chance of hail and strong winds this afternoon is just a prelude to more severe weather Thursday evening, the National Weather Service warned. NWS Meteorologist Stephen Latimer said forecasters … more

By Seth Burkett | 2/22/12 | 663 views

Limestone County clearing out waterways

ATHENS — A federal agency is granting Limestone County $659,090 to remove storm debris from county waterways. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is funding most of the $732,321 project … more

By Ben Montgomery | 2/22/12 | 64 views

Police and fire in brief

Drug officer: Meth cookers burned evidence LESTER — Limestone County authorities have charged two men with making meth. Justin Wary, 47, of 11140 Harrison Road and Ronnie Davis, 48, of … more

2/22/12 | 159 views

Meeting notes

Limestone County Commission The Limestone County Commission conducted the following business Tuesday: Amended a June 7, 2011, resolution concerning a project at Elkmont Industrial Park. The … more

2/22/12 | 83 views