DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — In flooded agricultural fields near the Tennessee River, tens of thousands of sandhill cranes stand tall among broken corn stalks and shallow water searching for corn, berries, seeds and insects.

(AP) — Paul Abbate, who became the FBI’s acting director following the departure of Christopher Wray, is retiring from the bureau, according to an email he sent to senior executives that was obtained by The Associated Press on Monday.

Concrete work

Lawrence Dewberry works on installing the parking lot at the future new health clinic in the 300 block of S. Fourth Street.

FRIDAY DAY SHIFT Performed a motorist assist in the 800 block of Modelle Ave.

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CDN | Michael Maresh

Washington Elementary School Spelling Bee champion sixth-grader Carli Patton, right, smiles, while runner-up Greer Ray reacts after Patton correctly spelled the words “artificial” and “keening” to win during Thursday’s contest.

With the sale of Clinton Regional Hospital having now been approved by the residents of Clinton due to Tuesday’s Special Election, there are legal and technical matters to be dealt with before prospective hospital growth can begin in earnest.

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