River Crest Expected By Midnight Tonight
The Tennessee River is forecast to crest near midnight at the highest level in Decatur in over a century with about four feet above flood level. TVA data show 562.4 feet above sea level, and authorities warn about potential damage and evacuations for about 330 homes as flood waters rise toward 562.5 to 563.5 feet.
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Lee Sentell
Tennessee River
Decatur
Tennessee Valley Authority
Lee Shepherd
TVA
Civil Defense Office
Winford Turner
Morgan County
North Alabama
Civil Defense
Lacey's Spring
Cotaco
Waldermose Springs
Talucah
Morgan County Civil Defense
Howard Proctor
Tennessee
Sheffield
Lawrence County
James Michael Hodge
Little Sam Rd
Big Nance Creek
Town Creek
Wheeler Dam
Marvin Hively
Lawrence County Rescue Squad
Leeman Woods
Athens
Calvin Brock
Meadow Gold Dairy
U.S. 31
Keller Memorial Bridge
Senator Allen Tours Flooded Tennessee Valley Area
Senator James B. Allen flew over the flood stricken Tennessee Valley and pledged to press the President for a disaster declaration. If approved, residents could access low interest loans and housing aid, with government support for rebuilding. Also inspecting damage were Allan Montgomery, C J Sullivan, and representatives of Sparkman and Wallace.
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Tommy Stevenson
James B. Allen
Tennessee Valley
Nixon
Allan Montgomery
Sen
Sparkman
Bob Jones
C. J
Senator Allen Surveys Flood Damage From Air Tour
Sen. James B. Allen surveys Tennessee Valley damage from an Army helicopter window after touring North Alabama counties struck by floods Saturday. He pledged to push for major disaster relief for affected areas.
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James B. Allen
Tennessee Valley
Allen
Alabama
Tommy Stevenson
Hawaii Becomes 50th State In 1959
On this day in history 1959 Hawaii was admitted to the union as the 50th state. Quick weather notes list a high of 59 and a low of 35 with a forecast of partly cloudy skies and a high on Monday of 67.
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Hawaii
Hartselle Resident Sells 3 Poodles With Daily Want Ad
Mrs John Peek Jr of Hartselle sold three poodles using a low cost Decatur Daily Want Ad. The ad drew eight additional responses and encouraged readers to place ads for cash. The notice lists contact hours and phone numbers for placing daily want ads.
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Hartselle
John Peek, Jr
Decatur Daily
Water intrusion tips from Decatur official amid floods
Decatur Electrical Department manager Dick Watkins urges homeowners with water entering homes to immediately pull the main fuse box switch. If main switches are under the house they should pull them when water reaches electrical cables. Some Royal Dr SE and 10th Ave SE homes already cut off. No citywide power cutoff expected. Watkins notes TVA would inform if curtailment were possible.
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Decatur Electrical Department
Dick Watkins
Royal Dr. SE
10Th Ave
Watkins
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Country Club Rd
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