Morgan Politics Heating Up Fast in Morgan County
Morgan County increases political activity ahead of the May Democratic primary as a federal reapportionment splits the area into four House and two Senate districts. Reps Ralph Slate and David Cauthen may oppose each other in the same district and consider higher office, with Sen Bob Harris likely to run for the Senate. Potential rivals include Bingham Edwards Travis Hardwick and Bob Scoffield. Local races for sheriff and county commission chairman spark chatter with several names mentioned as possible contenders.
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Morgan County
Ralph Slate
David Cauthen
Slate
Cauthen
Senate
Morgan
Lawrence County
Sen
Bob Harris
Harris
Courtland
Bingham Edwards
Travis Hardwick
Decatur and
Hartselle
Bob Scoffield
Morgan County Commission
John McBride
Commission
Thornton
Dick) Fleming
McBride
Jim Smith
Decatur
Russell Bolding
Almon White
David Sandlin
Tom Powers
Paul Collier
Fleming
Bobby Ray Jett
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
Ed Lasch a busy inspector of three county health district
Ed Lasch, inspector for the environmental division of Tri-County District Health Service, travels Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties averaging about 2,000 miles a month while inspecting subdivisions septic tanks field lines landfills and other facilities. He directs the land program and covers a wide range of duties wherever people live.
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Od Lasch
Environmental Division
Tri- County District Health Service
Morgan, Lawrence and
Limestone
Lasch
Land
Health official oversees subdivision and waste plans in Tri-County
Lasch leads health service environmental division field work inspecting new homes for proper septic design, percolation tests, soil data, and water tables. He ensures wells stay 100 feet from septic systems, verifies field line fall, and oversees Deer Springs sanitary landfill planning while balancing public health duties with builder cooperation. Snakes are a noted hazard in summer inspections.
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The
Health Service
Lasch
Health Department
Tri-County District Health Service
Deer Springs
U. S. 31
Flint
Alabama Senate Filibuster Stalemate Over 5 PM Rule
The Alabama Senate battled a lengthy filibuster over a 5 p.m. work rule then faced a separate clash on a $172.5 million state school bond plan. Senator Joe Fine warned funds could fall short, while Sen Bailes led a brief Rules Committee challenge that echoed into cloture threats. The session saw arrests data from the FARE traffic program in Decatur showing a 42 percent drop in accidents mid program.
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Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Senate
Senate
Joe Fine
Franklin County
Fine
Decatur
Carter Tutwiler
Tutwiler
Alabama
Crum Foshee
Covington County
Rules Committee
Bailes
Jimmy Clark
Barbour
Aubrey Carr
Marshall
Fire damages Chevrolet at Mimosa Trailer Court
A fire heavily damaged a Chevrolet owned by Barry Johnson at Mimosa Trailer Court on Alabama 20. A fire department spokesman said the blaze started in the car wiring system. Number Two station responded at 9:30 a.m. and pumped water on the burning car for about 10 minutes.
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Mobile Home Court
Alabama 20
Chevrolet
Barry Johnson
Candy Machine Hit At DHS
Breakin at Decatur High School reported Tuesday damaged a candy vending machine and a women’s lounge fridge. Glass broken, blood antibody bottles shattered, ice cream seven boxes stolen, lockers pried, and an audiovisual room padlock forced with no other losses. A home break in yielded cash, keys, and a garage window entry.
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Decatur High School
Health Service inspectors review rural septic system
Inspectors from the Tri County District Health Service examine a septic tank installation at a rural Decatur residence. The scene features Facilities Director Ed Lasch and environmental division member Fred Field assessing the setup for proper environmental compliance.
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Decatur
Fred Field
The
Health’s Service
Faulkner Arguments Set Against Wallace Backer in Bribery Case
Attorneys for James H. Faulkner, ally of Alabama Gov. George C. Wallace, asked to dismiss a federal bribery case they say targets Wallace. They seek release of electronic surveillance results and subpoenas for several federal officials including John Mitchell and Richard Kleindienst, Elliott Richardson, Will Wilson, and L. Patrick Gray.
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New Orleans
James H. Faulkner
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Wallace
U.S
R. Blake West
Russell J. Schonekas
Faulkner
U.S. Attys
John Mitchell
Richard Kleindienst
U.S. Atty
Elliott Richardson
Will Wilson
Justice Department
Criminal Division
FBI
L. Patrick Gray
Somerville Man Burned In Boat Tank Explosion
A 19-year-old Somerville man Wayne Young suffered second and third degree burns on his legs and feet when a gasoline tank on his boat exploded Sunday afternoon. Five people were aboard the boat at the time and he was treated at Decatur General Hospital.
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Somerville
Wayne Young
Decatur General Hospital
Second Suspect Charged In Holdup
In Louisville a second suspect was arrested and charged with robbery over the June 9 holdup of Mac's Market in Decatur. Roy Williams, 18, was returned to Morgan County. charged with taking 500 dollars from Jerry McCulloch. A Decatur teen, Darnell Burt, 17, was also charged with robbery. investigators seek a third man. The store was robbed of about 1298.89 dollars. a store employee fired a pistol at the trio as they fled, possibly wounding one.
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Louisville
Decatur
Morgan County
John C. McBride
Roy Williams
Harry Perry
Decatur City
Wayne Ryker
Williams
Jerry McCulloch
Steve McCulloch
Darnell L. Burt
14Th Ave
McCulloch
Terry Waldrop
Waldrop
Ardmore Nixes Sales Tax Plan in Ardmore Alabama
Ardmore Town Council rejected a proposed one cent municipal sales tax by a 4-2 vote after citizen opposition. Officials said the levy could have brought up to 30000 dollars annually, while last year's receipts topped 58000 from gasoline tax property tax licenses and fines. The town eyes a 10acre tract west of the town hall for industrial expansion.
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Ardmore
Ala
East Limestone Water System bid opening announced
Bids for the $746000 East Limestone Water System will open Sept. 20. The project serves about 600 families and begins in October, taking six months to complete with main lines from Athens city limits east to Madison County. A 250000 gallon tank will be built near Copeland. Funding includes HUD 298500, ARC 179100, and Limestone County Board of Education 10000, with the rest from bonds. The board donates 10000 to East Limestone High School. Bids due Sept. 19.
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Athens
Madison County
Nick Davis
Copeland
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Appalachian Regional Commission
Limestone County Board of Education
Limestone County Commission
Board of Education
East Limestone High School
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Decatur Daily
Charles Martin
Tom Drake
Vinemont
Cullman County
Falkville
Marshall County
Sid McDonald
Kay Frances Waters
Wilson St. NE
Somerville Rd
Moulton St. SE
Miss Waters
Aaa-Southened Ambulance
Ed Lasch
By Ben Windham
George Lewis Bailes
Jefferson County
Mimosa
Jerry Waddell
Decatur Jaycees
Waddell
DHS
Clayton Wilson
Bunnymeade St
J. B. Hoover
Gordon Dr. SE
Lee Deal
Austin Lions Club
Limestone Water
Joe Worley
Worley
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