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Chamber Coffee & Cards is Aug. 13
Jul. 18—The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce's next Coffee & Cards is Aug. 13 at the Cook Museum of Natural Science. This come-and-go event is an opportunity to connect with fellow chamber members and community leaders, enjoy refreshments in a casual environment, and learn more about the museum. The free event is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Please RSVP by Aug. 9 by calling 256-353-5312. — ...
Update: Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Morgan and Cullman counties early Monday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:08 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Morgan and Cullman counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 3:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of...
Morgan County SWAT raid uncovers drug trafficking operation in Decatur
MORGAN COUNTY, AL (WBMA) — The Morgan County Sheriff's office discovered a drug trafficking network earlier this week. On July 9, 2024, The Morgan County Sheriff's Drug Enforcement Unit and the SWAT team performed a search warrant on the 1200 block of Beltline Rd in Decatur. The authorities located...
Hartselle man dies following wreck on Asbery Ln.
HARTSELLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Hartselle man has died following a wreck on Asbery Lane on Saturday afternoon. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the incident happened in Morgan County around 1:03 p.m. when a 2009 Nissan Altima left the road, hit a tree then caught fire. Officials...
Farmers Market returns to previous temporary location
Jul. 17—The Morgan County-Decatur Farmers Market board reversed course and announced Monday evening on social media that it is moving back to the original temporary location at Grant Street and First Avenue southeast. "We're thrilled to announce that our beloved market hours and location are back by demand! Your passionate feedback made this possible, and we can't wait to welcome you back to a ...
Back-to-school tax holiday begins Friday
The state of Alabama will celebrate back-to-school season with its 19th annual sales tax holiday beginning Friday. State and most local sales taxes in participating municipalities will be waived from Friday until midnight Sunday on computers, books, school supplies and clothing. Hartselle, Falkville and Morgan County are participating in the...
Experts talk boating safety: Life jackets, kill switches, wide river
Three boating safety experts say they see boaters violating safety rules regularly on Morgan County waterways. They outlined a few common violations and provided advice on staying safe on the water. The call for heightened boating safety comes after the body of a missing boater was found July 5 near...
Update: Heat advisory for North Alabama until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:56 a.m. on Tuesday valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan and Cullman counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 107 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high...
Deputies make arrests after meth, cocaine, counterfeit pills, more found in Decatur drug bust
A Decatur man was arrested on multiple drug charges Tuesday. According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, agents and SWAT team members executed a narcotics search warrant in the 1200 block of Beltline Road in Decatur. During the execution of the search warrant, 31-year-old Rashod Martel Lampkin and 33-year-old...
Morgan County reaps grants for historic preservation
Jul. 15—Several sites in Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence counties recently received grants from the Alabama Historical Commission to preserve historic sites or information, according to state Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur. Kathryn Shoupe, spokesperson for the commission, detailed the amounts received in Morgan County as well as the recipients and the projects, which include: —Decatur Morgan County ...
Hartselle Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Accident
HARTSELLE-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a single-vehicle accident near Hartselle that has taken the life of one person:. “A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:03 p.m. Saturday, July 13, has claimed the life of a Hartselle man. Brandon R. Gonzalez, 19, was fatally injured when the 2009 Nissan...
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