Man Injured In Decatur Shooting At Moulton Heights Home
A Decatur man was shot in the knee Sunday afternoon at the home of Geneva Sykes in Moulton Heights. Albert Elliott said he opened a rear door and was fired upon through a screen. He was treated at Decatur General Hospital. No arrests reported.
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Decatur
Geneva Sykes
Moulton Heights
Albert Elliott
Elliot
Decatur General Hospital
Athens
Craig
Ft. Campbell
Garrett
James Williams
Charles Edward Breedlove Jr
Birmingham
Huntsville Hospital
Limestone County
Brighton
Evans
Priceville service station owner slain. no arrests yet
Morris K. Edmonson 23, owner of Kay's Gulf Service near Priceville on I 65, was shot and died after surgery. Investigators say they are not nearer an arrest. Robbery is suspected as some cash was missing from a belt pouch.
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Priceville
Morris K. Edmonson Jr
Morris K. Edmonson
Edmonson
Kay
Gulf Service
Cynthia
Jerry Reeves
Beasley Salary Law Raises Local Donations
Athens residents back Lt. Gov. Jere Beasley with gifts to supplement his pay. Oakley Greenhaw gave 800 citing underpayment and need for a full time lieutenant governor. Theo Calvin and Bill Johnston also donated small sums. Statewide contributors total about 30000 with a Birmingham donor of 1000.
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Athens
Jere Beasley
Oakley Greenhaw
Greenhaw
Beasley
Theo Calvin
Calvin
Bill Johnston
Johnston
Birmingham
Browns Ferry Nuclear Unit Approved for 40 Year License
The Atomic Energy Commission granted the Browns Ferry Unit One a 40 year operating license for about 1.06 million kilowatts. TVA plans full power by mid January while Unit Three awaits completion and approval for licenses.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Browns Ferry
AEC
Tennessee Valley Authority
Atomic Safety and Licensing Board
Vanderbilt
Frank Parker
TVA
Heart Attack Claims Cemetery Caretaker
Huey Hopper, caretaker at Hartselle Cemetery, was found dead at the site. Coroner Guy Hollaway reported Hopper died of a heart attack. The body was found around 8 a.m. Funeral services will be announced by Peck Funeral Home of Hartselle.
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Morgan
Limestone County
Mike Moebes
Edmonson
Blue Springs Baptist Church
Leroy Champion
George Maness
Peck Funeral Home
Hartselle
Huey Hopper
Morgan County
Guy Hollaway
Hollaway
Hopper
Patrol Party At Walter Jackson School Held By Mrs Weems
Mrs. Doris Weems, patrolwoman at Walter Jackson School, hosted a party for her patrol boys and girls. Seated with her are Heidi Wilson Ann Jones Rebecca Stover and Lisa with others standing nearby.
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Doris Weems
Walter Jackson School
Weems
Heidi Wilson
Ann Jones
Rebecca Stover
Lisa
December Milestone as City Police Report Record Month
Decatur police describe December as the busiest in years with a surge of major crimes and rapid arrests. Detectives Rhegness and Ward led crucial cases, including a Dec 11 rape investigation and a Dec 11 bank robbery arrest within minutes, as the department notes many on the spot captures and ongoing inquiries across multiple crimes.
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Decatur
Bill Rhegness
Doyle Ward
Rhegness
Somerville Road
Ward
Austin Plaza
Central Bank
E. C. Bowman
Howard Smith
Trinity 1
Byron Ave
Mixon
6Th Ave
First
National Bank
Steele 1
Nungester
City Police Department
Ward’s Case Prompts Swift Action In Rape Investigation
In a fast moving case Rhegness pursued officials and family across 2000 photographs until the suspect was identified. A 13 year old boy was taken into custody December 18 and bound over to juvenile authorities.
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Rhegness
Ward
Crisis guidance numbers and emergency contacts
The Decatur Daily lists the Crisis Call Center number 355-8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning guidance. It advises calling the nearest hospital or family physician and to dial 0 for operator help if unsure of the emergency number.
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Decatur General
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Kay Edmondson
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