Festival of Arts features multiple Decatur exhibits
The Decatur Festival of Arts unveils a first time Symphony display with four additional shows across the city. The Decatur Art Guild juried exhibit runs 1 to 5 p.m. at First National Bank and next week, reproductions from the National Gallery are on loan at city hall. Original children’s book art is at the Youth Branch Library, and religious paintings open Monday at First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
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Four killed in Alabama crash near Williams home
Mrs Williams said her husband, a self employed farmer, was en route when the accident occurred near Alabama 20. Responders included state Troopers, Morgan County Sheriff, Decatur Police and Fire Departments, and AAA-Southend Ambulance. Debris was cleared after about 45 minutes.
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Four Arrested in Molestation Case Involving Perry Custody Fight
Witnesses say Perry was dragged from a vehicle on school grounds and forced into the car which drove south. Perry, unharmed, was found Friday in Ingram Texas at a relative’s home. Warrants were sent to Kerr County for four suspects. The Perrys had custody battles over Clint with Texas Supreme Court reversal. Funeral services for four men will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.
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Tennessee Evolution Bill Faces Senate Return After House Shift
The Dayton area reacts as Tennessee moves to restrict evolution teaching with a bill backed by Carter and approved 69 to 15 in the House after amendments. The measure risks constitutional challenges and a possible conference committee as it heads back to the Senate. Nixon contemplates crisis management actions during a rainy weekend retreat in Maryland with King Timahoe.
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Durham Elected Panel President In Athens Limestone Group
Athens Charles Durham, a local accountant, is elected president of the Athens Limestone County Development Committee. Durham succeeds the outgoing president of the Athens Limestone County Chamber of commerce in this leadership change.
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Chamber Building Contract Awarded for Athens Project
The Development Committee awarded a $30,000 contract to Collins Supply Company of Athens for a Chamber Building at Market and Beaty Streets. Construction starts June 1 and should finish later this year.
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32 Congressmen Favor DST All Year
The Associated Press reports 32 congressmen urge year round daylight saving time. Rep. Craig Hosmer and 31 colleagues seek to extend DST beyond its current April to October span, amid mixed public comment and no hearings yet scheduled.
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