Sale Of TB Hospital Labeled A Smart State Deal
Judge James Crow of the State Mental Health Board says the purchase of the former District One Tuberculosis Hospital at Flint for 465000 is a bargain far below replacement cost, estimated at over 3 million. The board unanimously approved buying from Joe Alexander, who bought it at auction for 350000 above the phasing out of TB sanatorium use. Alexander will lose money on the sale after interest and upkeep costs. A regional mental health facility serving 13 counties will be opened within the year at the site.
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Tommy Stevenson
Flint
James Crow
State Mental Health Board
Sheffield
Joe Alexander
Alexander
Mental Health Department
Treasury
Crow
Huntsville-Madison
Alabama
Griel Memorial Hospital
Montgomery
Bryce and
Partlow
Slaying Charge No Bond For Huntsville Cafe Shooting
A 41 year old Athens man Marvin R Hargrove was charged with first degree murder after a Wednesday shooting at City Cafe on Washington Street. He is held without bond in Huntsville city jail pending further proceedings in the case involving 42 year old James Doyce King of Huntsville. King died from a chest gunshot wound inflicted with a small caliber pistol.
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Huntsville
Athens 3
Marvin R. Hargrove
City
James Doyce King
Humes Ave
King
City Cafe
Washington St
Decatur Jaycees donate to J Clubs for Christmas groceries
The Decatur Jaycees contribute 200 to the J Clubs at Austin and Decatur high schools to supply seven needy families with Christmas groceries. Shown are J Club members Darryl Chandler Mike Moore and Jaycee John Maynor.
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Decatur Jaycees
Austin
Decatur High Schools
J” Club
Darryl Chandler
Mike Moore
Jaycee John Maynor
Gary Lloyd
Crisis Call Center numbers and emergency guidance brief
Emergency contact numbers are listed for crisis support at 355 8000 and for poisoning cases. The notice instructs calling nearest hospital or physician, or dialing 0 for operator help. There are department numbers for The Decatur Daily including Moone Aetic detidted iaarcisels and 232 1535.
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THE
Decatur Daily
Moone Aetic Detidted Iaarcisels
Gieesksdees
Judge rules blue laws let stores open Sundays in Huntsville
Madison County Circuit Judge David Archer ruled that the state Sunday closing laws are unconstitutional allowing stores to open on Sundays if they choose. The decision followed a motion by S. S. Kresge Co. and prompted dismissal requests for about 30 arrestees from a Sunday opening crackdown.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama
Madison County
David Archer
Archer
S. S. Kresge Co
K-Mart
Fred Simpson
Montgomery
Simpson
Kresge
Decatur
Viet Colonel Nee finds new life in Huntsville after war
Col Nee, formerly Nghi Thanh Tham a Vietnamese colonel who led 7 000 men, told Kiwanians that living in the United States requires a total life restart. He seeks a sponsor to help settle, education for his children, and a steady job, while hoping for a peaceful unified Vietnam.
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U. S
Huntsville
Nghi Thanh Tham
Col. Nee
America
Civic Club
Decatur
Marvin Worley
Nee
Vietnam
Worley
Weather forecast and climate data for Decatur and vicinity
Cloudy with rain beginning Sunday, spreading across the state, ending from the northwest Monday. Cooler, highs mainly in the 60s Sunday, dropping to mostly 50s Monday and Tuesday. lows mid 40s Sunday, mid 30s Monday and Tuesday. River readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 16.48 feet. sea level 550.78. High Thursday 59, low 40. today upper 60s, tonight upper 40s. Saturday high in upper 60s. Extended outlook Sunday to Tuesday mostly fair, with cooler temps and moderating conditions.
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Decatur and Vicinity
Keller Memorial Bridge
Decatur Station
Tri-County District Health Service
Georgia
Huntsville-Decatur
Weekend Weather Outlook Hints Rain on Sunday
The Tennessee Valley may see reprieve from rain Saturday with fair to partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 60s. Rain is forecast to begin Sunday and spread across the state, ending from the northwest Monday with cooler conditions by Tuesday.
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Tennessee Valley
National Weather Service
Jackie Ferguson Reflects on Brooks High School Coaching Move
Jackie Ferguson says he and his family still visit Decatur area and keep ties to Town Creek and Moulton. He notes relocating to Killen two years ago but remains connected to Brooks High School and nearby communities.
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Jackie Ferguson
Killen
Brooks High School
Ferguson
Decatur
Wheeler Dam
Town Creek
Sandra
Moulton
Ferguson reflects on Brooks football season and near miss
Coach Ferguson recalls Brooks 16 14 win over Hazlewood, Hazlewood's four playoff wins, and the 2A title race. He notes the team’s strong finish, pride in beating the state champion Town Creek, and wishes to have faced Hazlewood again for a true title shot. He praises Hazlewood coach Larry Bishop and the clean, hard fought games.
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Ferguson
Brooks
West Morgan
Hinds
Hig Lions
Hazlewood
Golden Bears
Alabama
Lions
Town Creek
Larry) Bishop
Community church and school events fill Decatur area schedule
A busy lineup of activities across Decatur includes Cub Scout Pack 272 rummage and bake sale at West Decatur School 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Decatur Christian Womens Club meeting at Decatur Inn at 11:45 a.m., and a Decatur Women's Chorus performance. Other events feature puppet shows for children at Wheeler Basin Library 10:30–11:30 a.m., bake sale by First Free Will Baptist Church Auxiliary at Kwik Check 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and Christmas programs at multiple churches including Maranatha Baptist, Gum Springs Baptist, Harmony United Methodist, Ninth Street UMC, Central UMC Handel’s Messiah, and East Highland Baptist. Monday activities include Decatur Junior Service League at 9:30 a.m. and Rose Garden Club Christmas luncheon at 11 a.m. plus youth center gatherings. Today’s highlights include Fish Pond and New Hope Baptist Church performances, Soul’s Harbor Mission events, and Moulton Coliseum show by the Kings Messengers and others.
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Cub Scout Pack 272
West Decatur School
Women’s Auxiliary
First Free Will Baptist Church
Kwik Check
Gateway Shopping Center
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Mt. Vernon
Hardin
Morgan County Commission
Jaycee
Merry Christmas
Tennessee River
Iad
Steve Rivers
Hartselle
Jackie Coulter
Perry Hinds
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Jackie
By Larry Canterbury
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Decatur Christian Womens Club
Decatur Inn
Decatur Women’s
Cathy Crowther
Christian Womens Club
Sylacuaga
Wheeler Basin Regional
Maranatha Baptist Church
New Moulton Rd
Elinor Brown
Harmony United Methodist Church
Courtland
Gum Springs Baptist Church
Brewer’High School
East Highland Baptist Church
Ninth Street United Methodist Church
Central United Methodist Church
Rose Garden Club
Lewis H. West
Birch St. SE
First Baptist Church
Priceville School
Gospel Singings
Fish Pond Baptist Church
Missions Quartet
New Hope Baptist Church
Langtown
Lordsmen
Soul's
Basham Methodist Church
Decatur-Danville Hwy
Brewer High School
Moulton Coliseum
Moulton Jaycees
Kings Messengers
Willie Wynn
Tennesseans
Hinsons
Harmony Baptist Church
Sunrise
Birmingham
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