Flooding Closes Mallard Course
The Point Mallard golf course was closed due to back water from the Tennessee River with parts covered. Officials expect the course to stay closed through Thursday though some players may use the area for free. The first nine holes were shut Tuesday, with the back nine possibly opening if water recedes. River levels near Decatur were at 557.1 and expected to rise, then crest late Thursday or early Friday, with no sudden rise anticipated. The aquatic center and recreation center remain open.
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Point Mallard
Tennessee
Frank Shepherd
Shepherd
Tennessee Valley Authority
Lee Sheppard
Knoxville
Decatur
Chattanooga
Sheppard
Tennessee Valley
Burleson
Aquatic Center
T. C. Almon Recreation Center
Point Mallard Complex
Two Hurt In City Wrecks
Two people were injured in separate Decatur automobile collisions on Tuesday. Larry McDaniels 18 Birmingham and Dora Ross 56 Courtland 2 suffered injuries in crashes involving James Waverley 41 Normal and Willie King 43 Courtland 2. both drivers were uninjured. Ross was hospitalized in good condition. A four year old, Tony Moyers 1911 Enolam Blvd, was bitten by a German shepherd and treated by a physician. The dog owner was advised to confine the animal for two weeks. Police searched for a peacock accused of creating a nuisance near College and Loring Streets SE. owner told police he could not capture it. A Somerville woman was charged with petit larceny for thefts from an unspecified source.
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Decatur
Larry McDaniels
Birmingham
Dora Ross
Courtland 2
McDaniels
6Th Ave. SE
Gordon
Decatur General Hospital
Waverley
Robert Clinton Howard
8Th St
Endlam Blvd
Tony Moyers
Enolam Blvd
Moyer
College St
Loring St. SE
Planning Group Approves PRD Zoning for UOP Development
The Decatur Planning Commission approved Planned Residential Development zoning to enable the UOP real estate project in southeast Decatur beside Point Mallard Park. The PRD plan lets a developer draft a unified zoning approach for large subdivisions, reducing multi zoning conflicts.
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Decatur Planning Commission
Universal Oil Products Co
UOP
Decatur
Gary Voketz
Point Mallard Park
AMLA Wins $10,000 Boost in State Funding Plan
The Alabama Mountain Lakes Association would receive a $10,000 annual increase in state allocations if House provisions pass the Senate. The Spirit of America Festival would gain $15,000 total after an amendment was defeated. fluoride bill proposed to require fluoridation in public water systems.
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Montgomery
Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
AMLA
House
Senate
Ralph Slate
Decatur
David Cauthen
Cauthen
Bill Roberts
Alabama
4 H Club Leader Expands Beyond Farming in Morgan County
Jerry L. Parker, Morgan County farm agent for Auburn University Extension, oversees 18 4-H clubs and shifts focus from livestock judging to non agricultural programs like photography, electricity, and public speaking while maintaining livestock activities. He mentors about 950 members and plans a livestock judging event with 16 counties. Parker also heads firearm safety training at a future Mississippi camp.
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Jerry L. Parker
Hartselle
Auburn University Extension Service
Morgan County
Parker
Auburn University
Alabama
Fish and Wildlife
Tishmingo
Miss
One Dead and Another Wounded in Cullman County Shooting
Cullman County Sheriff Orlin Buzbee reported a fatal shooting at a mobile home off U S 31 North in Chandler's Trailer Park. Miss Frances Marie Hill, 18, died from a left side wound while O neal Farr, 34, was in critical condition from a chest wound. Authorities found the gun nearby and believe no one else was present. Funeral services for Hill will be announced.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Orlin Buzbeeé
Buzbee
Frances Marie Hill
O'Neal Farr
Farr
Chandler’s
U. S. 31 North
Cullman Ambulance Service
Miss Hill
Moss Service Funeral Home
Emergency contact guidance and crisis numbers
The notice instructs calling the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and poisoning emergencies, advising to contact a hospital or physician if needed. It also suggests dialing 0 for operator guidance and lists Decatur Daily contact numbers 1353 4612 232 1535 853 4739 for reference.
Local Gardener Shares Tips On Home Gardens In Morgan County
Parker works as farm agent and radio contributor giving home garden guidance. He fields questions from owners about plants and lawns and recalls a pineapple soil inquiry. He notes rising seed and equipment sales and describes Morgan County gardeners favoring tomatoes and okra. Parker and wife Pat reside at 1234 Mason Dr in Hartselle with son Cnnse tn.
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Parker
Morgan County
Pat
Mason Dr
Hartselle
Cnnse
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Marian Caldwell
Sharon Parker
Windy Jones
Kim Scott
Jennifer Flack
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Huntingdon College
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Circuit Court of Appeals
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