Relocation Info

Communications

The Moulton Advertiser

The only newspaper published in Lawrence is The Moulton Advertiser.  Founded in 1828, it is the oldest weekly newspaper in Alabama.  Published each Wednesday, The Advertiser also produces the Ad Plus, a weekly total-market-coverage publication.  The Advertiser also publishes a variety of non-newspaper publications, including the Focus Magazine.  The newspaper website is www.moultonadvertiser.com.

Decatur Daily

The daily newspaper with the most circulation in Lawrence County is The Decatur Daily, which can be ordered by calling (256) 353-4612 or by visiting www.decaturdaily.com.

Television Stations

There is no local commercial television station in Lawrence County.  Nearby commercial television stations which have local coverage include WHNT 19 (CBS), WAAY 31 (ABC), WAFF-TV 48 (NBC) and WZDA-TV 54 (FOX).  The PBS station in the area is WHIQ which is part of the Alabama Public Television network.

Radio Stations

The locally owned and operated radio station is WALW 98.3, offering up an eclectic blend of southern rock-a-billy, country and sultry sounds.  For more information, visit www.walw.com.

Churches

The County is home to many churches of various denominations. You will definitely find the church that fulfills your family's spiritual needs in Lawrence County.

Autos

Out-of-State newcomers have 30 days to change their vehicle registration to Alabama.  Automobiles taxed at time of tag purchase.

Housing

Lawrence County housing is highly affordable, especially when compared to nearby metro areas of Decatur and Huntsville.  For real estate assistance visit:  www.valleymls.com.

The Chamber has a current list of people who have rental properties available.

Utilities

Electricity:

• Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Co-op (256) 552-2300 or www.jwemc.org
• Courtland Electric Department – (256) 637-8487

Natural Gas:

• Moulton Gas Department (256) 974-8551
• North AL Gas District for Courtland and Town Creek (256) 685-2708
• Wheeler Basin Natural Gas (owned by Joe Wheeler) eastern area of county (256) 974-9023

Water Service:

• Moulton Water Department (256) 974-8941
• Town Creek (256) 685-3344
• West Lawrence Water Co-op (256) 974-9114
• West Morgan-East Lawrence- Courtland (256) 355-3746