Judges Clash Over Prisoner Transfers In Alabama
In Montgomery and Dallas counties judges issued conflicting orders over inmate transfers amid jail crowding. Thetford ordered 20 Montgomery prisoners moved to Dallas facilities and 16 to state care, while Russell barred accepting inmates from other counties except Dallas or Selma. Sheriff Butler cited staff limits as Dallas could not take more prisoners. The dispute may go to the State Court of Appeals. lawmakers may need funding for more prisons.
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Ontgomery
Ala
Dallas County
Montgomery
William F. Thetford
Montgomery County
Dallas
Rigr . Russell Jr
Thetford
W.D. Nichols
Russell
State Court of Appeals
Break-ins, Vandalism, and Fire Hit Decatur Area
Decatur reports show a vacant residence at 224 Memorial Dr NW entered this month with missing green shag carpet. Four plate glass windows at Sambo's restaurant under construction on U.S. 31 were broken Thursday night. A fire heavily damaged the home of unionist Melson at 513 Cedar Lake Rd SW around 8 PM Thursday. no injuries reported.
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Memorial Dr. NW
Doyleard
Sambo’staurant
U.S. 31
Robert . Clark
Union Melson
Cedar Lake Rd
Decatur Fire Department
Cross Vows To Battle Air Base Revenue Suit
Lawmakers clash over a 1975 law sharing surplus Courtland Air Base revenue with Lawrence County The suit argues the act undermines a 1948 federal contract and could block aviation funding The case is headed toward the Supreme Court with Cross vowing to fight for about $45,000 for the county including $32,122.50 from Courtland Air Base.
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Steele Holman
Wayland Cross
Courtland Air Base
Lawrence County
Supreme Court
Cross
Moulton
County Commission
Alabama Department of Aeronautics
Aeronautics Department
Jim Rowe
Lawrence
Rtt
Bill Baxley
Montgomery Ee
Mobile
Gulf Shores
Dick Bounds
Attorney General
Baxley
Department of Aeronautics
Rowe
Limestone county fires kill five in 1976 report
Athens Fire Chief A E Bumpus reports 1976 limestone county fires caused five deaths and more than 300000 dollars in damages. City damage 81600 and county 298066. Fire calls rose from 171 to 191, with 103 county calls. Most blazes from undetermined causes.
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Athens
Limestone County
A. E. Bumpus
Browns Ferry
Bumpus
Troopers Predict 11 State Deaths In Alabama Holiday
In Alabama troopers forecast 11 rural traffic deaths over the New Year holiday weekend up from 14 last year. Col. E C Dothard, commander, urged safe driving and ordered full trooper patrols as the holiday window opened at 6 pm Thursday and runs through midnight Sunday.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
E. C. Dothard
Old Man Winter To Iee New Year in Alabama
A cold night ushers in the New Year with subfreezing temps in Decatur and across Alabama. The National Weather Service warns the coldest air of the season, with 15 to 25 mph north winds and wind advisories for area lakes. Roads icy from Thursday night into Friday morning, with teens to around 60 degree readings across the state. New Year’s Day will be sunny but very cold, with highs near 30 and lows around 20, followed by a gradual warmup into the weekend and next week.
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Decatur
National Weather Service
Alabama
Montgomery
Weather Service
Tennessee
Huntsville
Weather and river readings at Keller Memorial Bridge area
Cold weather summary for Decatur area with river level 16.92 at Keller Memorial Bridge and sea level 551.22. TVA lake stages listed, temperatures ranged from 12 to 56, forecast calls for clear cold today with mid 20s, near 10 overnight, and near 30 Saturday. Extended outlook shows fair to mostly cloudy with low 30s to mid 50s next days.
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Decatur and Vicinity River Reading
Keller Memorial Bridge
Reading
TVA
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wheeler
Wilson
Tod
Tri-County District Health Service
Charity windfall for Mobile area goes to IRS fate
A $250000 windfall from a Mobile water board bond refunding could go to area charities or to the federal government depending on IRS interpretation of wind fall profits. Advisers say charities will receive funds for capital outlay if allowed, with three anonymous Mobile businessmen selecting recipients.
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Mobile
Ala
Internal Revenue Service
Mobile Water Board
Clifford Lanier
Montgomery
IRS
Lanier
City Board
Frazer Lanier
Leedy, Wheeler and Alleman Inc
Orlando
Fla
Tion
High Court Wary Of Free Roaming Opelika Bull
Alabama Supreme Court shows reluctance to permit a Charolais bull with a Ferdi nandish disposition to roam Opelika streets, saying it could cause havoc and excitement. The court expresses sympathy for the misery, pain and suffering but stops short of approving unrestricted bovine movement.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Opelika
Moore
Clarks
Supreme Court
Oakworth band keeps link to Decatur roots in new rock wave
In Decatur the Oakworth group carries forward a name tied to the town's old depot. The six member band blends rock with blues and Southern influences. Founding members Dwayne Wright and Mike Farish recall choosing the name for meaning and local history.
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Oakworth
Mike Farish
Farish
John Ingram
Dwayne Wright
Frankie Gilliam
Bill Thompson
Roger Stephen
Oakworth Band Keeps Local Focus Despite Name Debate
Oakworth, a local eight month old band, favors remaining true to its roots and keeping the name even if they turn professional. Members seek simple success through live local gigs while balancing day jobs, with plans to stay Oakworth as long as they play together.
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Oakworth
Farish
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