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Part of Lindsay closed today ATHENS — The Athens Street Department will close part of Lindsay Lane near the north end of the city limits today while crews replace drainage tile. Street … more

2/17/12 | 249 views

Trinity town clerk earns advanced certification

TRINITY — Barbara Jones, town clerk at Trinity since May 2003, has been awarded the designation of master municipal clerk by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Jones, 50, earned … more

2/16/12 | 173 views

No shortcuts for Aaron

No, that’s not referring to West Morgan’s three-time all-state guard, Hayden Hamby, although the Purdue University basketball recruit has all of those qualities, too. Instead, it refers to … more

By Mark Edwards | 2/9/12 | 265 views | 9 comments

Rain forcing Lawrence, Morgan schools to dismiss early

Two local school systems are closing early because possible flooding. Lawrence County is dismissing school at noon and Morgan County is closing at 1 p.m. “Some of the roads are already … more

1/26/12 | 155 views

Area news in brief

Democratic HQs opening Thursday MOULTON — Lawrence County Democratic Headquarters will hold its grand opening Thursday. Free hot dogs, popcorn and balloons will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 … more

1/24/12 | 152 views

Trinity approves $15,000 for land to expand park

TRINITY — The Trinity Town Council approved $15,000 to buy less than a half-acre of property adjacent to Kimbrell Park on North Seneca Drive. more

1/24/12 | 223 views

Police and fire in brief

Marshal says fire was accidental A fire at a Decatur apartment complex was caused by a heating unit in an upstairs apartment, Decatur Fire Marshal Darwin Clark said Thursday. Clark said the … more

1/20/12 | 408 views

Morgan names Teachers of Year

Hands full of balloons and flowers, Superintendent Bill Hopkins Jr. burst into two teachers’ classrooms Wednesday with a photographer in tow. The sweepstakes-like interruptions were to inform … more

By Bayne Hughes | 1/12/12 | 997 views

Talent from the ‘old master’

TRINITY Woody Woodard is being modest when he describes himself “as an average little old guy that piddles” with paintings and other artwork. He never charges for the pieces, but that … more

By Ronnie Thomas | 1/5/12 | 796 views | 1 comment

Area news in brief

Trinity looking for water operator TRINITY — Trinity is considering re-advertising for applications for a certified Grade 1 operator for the Water Department. Mayor Vaughn Goodwin said the … more

Staff Reports | 1/4/12 | 516 views