Auburn Official Questions Troy State Hotel Purchase
An Auburn University official challenges Troy State University's Montgomer y purchase of the Whitley Hotel for classroom space. Troy State cites Montgomery branch needs at Maxwell AFB. The Alabama Commission on Higher Education says it has not authorized the expansion.
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Montgomery
Ala
Auburn University
Troy State University
Whitley
Troy
Ralph Adams
Maxwell Air Force Base
H.H. Funderburk
Auburn
Alabama Commission On High Education
Funderburk
Troy State
Emergency crisis numbers listed for help and poison risks
The Decatur Daily provides crisis contact options for personal emergencies and possible poisoning. It advises calling the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 or contacting a hospital or family physician, and dialing 0 if unsure which number to call.
Lawrence Deputies Relieved Of Duties In County Shakeup
Lawrence County Sheriff Dan Ligon announced that Chief Deputy Jerry and another deputy have been relieved of their duties amid an internal shakeup. Ligon noted the pair were among the county's top nominees for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year before the action.
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Lawrence
Bill Cornwell Moulton
Lawrence County
Dan Ligon
Ligon
Jerry
Jaycees and Chamber Plan Fourth Annual Job Conference
The Decatur Jaycees with the Chamber education committee announce the fourth annual Job Opportunity Conference set for Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Calhoun Junior College gym. More than 3,000 students are expected, with 45 firms and organizations participating to explain hiring methods and training requirements. Contacts offered through the Chamber of Commerce for participation.
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Decatur Jaycees
The
Chamber of Commerce
Calhoun Junior College
Johnnie Aycock
College
Aycock
Tennessee Valley
Robert Reynolds
Ray Royer
Jaycees
Karl Dunlap
Calhoun
Carlton Kelley
Local Troopers Set Matchmaking Record With Wedding
Belinda Owens and Ronnie Henson plan to wed on December 11, 1971, in a ceremony attended by nine months of state and county law enforcement staff. Their courtship began after a trooper urged a deputy to pass along Belinda the phone number. The couple’s story highlights the close ties between officers and the Morgan County Sheriff's Department as they prepare for a public wedding with family and colleagues present.
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Los Angeles
Morgan County Circuit
R. L
Dick) Hundley
Charles Ray Aldridge
Aldridge
Morgan County
Johnson
Sparkman
Lawrence County
Sheriff's Department
Ligon
Edsel Moore
Jack Metcalf
Sandlin
John McBride
Flint City
Alabama State Troopers
Belinda Owens
Morgan County Sheriff's Department
Ronnie Henson
Ronnie
Belinda
Troopers
Henson
Couple from Decatur to wed as law enforcement unions
Belinda and Ronnie Henson, both employed by Decatur troopers and deputies, plan a wedding. Friends and colleagues anticipate a joint union linking the two departments and joke about locking them in after the ceremony.
Woman Dead in Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Louise Chapman age 60 was found shot twice in the left breast at her Talucah Road home in Hoama Springs. Coroner Dr. Guy Hollaway ruled death by own action after autopsy noting a 32-20 pistol used. Husband Winford Chapman found her on the porch. no one else was in the house. Funeral services will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home in Decatur.
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Wal Hermosa Springs
Louise Chapman
Talucah Rd
Guy Hollaway
Chapman
Morgan County
Hollaway
John McBride
Dep
Harry Perry
Reynolds Funeral Home
Decatur
Accident Injures Former Policeman James DeLones
A police report states former officer James DeLones 38 of Grant Street SE sustained injuries in a Monday car-truck collision on 6th Avenue SE between 7th and 8th streets. DeLones was treated at Decatur General Hospital by AAA South End Ambulance.
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James DeLones
Grant St
6Th Ave
7Th
8Th Streets
DeLones
Terry Lee Irvin
Crab Orchard
Decatur General Hospital
AAA South End
Decatur
6Th St
Shirley Faye Whitlow
4Th Ave
Bryan Lee Carpenter
Ave
4Th Streets
Bass
Aaa-South End
Highway 31 Trailer Court
Erskine Grigsby
Mobile Home Court
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Williams
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University of South Alabama
LA Man
Alabama
Joe Perrin
Dixie Rose
Missy Ming
Julie Knighton
Dixie
Julie
Samford University
Missy
Decatur Daily
Athens- Me
Chamber
Jim Sparkman
Cupid
Parham
Irvin
Edward Bass
Monroe Dr
12Th Ave
3Rd
Aquadome
Herbert
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