Swan Creek project plan faces debate amid environmental concerns
Alabama groups urge suspension of federal funds until an environmental impact statement is filed. Limestone County officials defend the Swan Creek channel improvements with mitigation steps aimed at protecting fish and wildlife. The plan, approved by Congress in 1970 and modified in 1972, proceeds with land rights and permits in progress.
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Decatur
Alabama Wildlife Federation
Swan Creek
Council On Environmental Quality
Limestone County Soil and Water Conservation District
Swan Creek Watershed
Soil Conservation Service
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife
Wheeler Reservoir
Congress
Swan Creek Wildlife Management
James M. Newby
Voters Sparse as Turnout Drops in Morgan County Primary
May 2 turnout was heavy per official Louise Frost and West Morgan High School, but current early voting remains light. In Decatur High, under a dozen ballots by 8 30 a m, with all centers reporting smooth operations. Key races include tax collector Edith Sandlin vs Charles Howard, constable Steve Shirley against H G Hunter, and board of education incumbents Alvis Briscoe and Jean Whitley. About 10 000 of 39 000 registered voters are expected to cast ballots with 14 000 voting on May 2. Amendment One would set residential farm and timber assessments at 15 percent, defeat would trigger 30 percent. Additional amendments affect Mobile County ad valorem tax, Madison County mail registration, and Dale County salary consolidation. Polls differ by county closing times.
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Louise Frost
Oldsmobile- Cadillac
Fred Smith
West Morgan High School
Decatur High School
Mary Louise Frost
Edith A. Sandlin
Charles E. Howard
Steve Shirley
H. G. Hunter
Alvis Briscoe
Jean F. Whitley
Mobile
Madison County
Dale County
Morgan County
Limestone
Cullman
Lawrence
Draper prison escape tied to multiple inmates
The Decatur Daily reports a city theft linked to Draper prison escapees including Colvin and a Dallas man Cecil Tiner. Tiner, 39, left with Colvin during a 1 year grand larceny sentence and murder term case, with authorities unsure of Colvin’s whereabouts.
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Charlies Lovett
Decatur Daily
Draper
Dallas
Tex
Cecil Tiner
Colvin
Tiner
Key West
Fla
Beltline Road Adds Lanes to Improve Traffic Safety
A proposed Beltline Road project aims to add two lanes to alleviate hazards from through traffic in adjacent residential areas. The plan would reduce traffic volume, cut risks to children at play, and enhance pedestrian safety along Beltline Road.
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Bass
Beltline Rd
State Docks report larger loss for year with April addition
Mobile brief notes Alabama State Docks raised its net operating loss to 235,236 for the fiscal year beginning October 1, including a 56,818 loss for April. The article also mentions residents have up to 10 years to vote to approve city tax payments.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama State Docks
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Lipsitz
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Tres Zapotes
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Veracruz State
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Florence
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Bank OF Alabama
Central and State National Corp OF Alabama
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