
READY, SET, SWIM – Decatur swimmer Claire Mallory takes first in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 34.90 at the Fit-N-Wise pool in Decatur. Messenger photo by Joe Duty

EARNING THE BADGE – Family members pinned new badges on promoted officers and sergeants this month at a Bridgeport Police Department badge pinning ceremony. Messenger photo by Joe Duty

BIG SANDY – Decatur’s Triston Read elevates for a layup in the basketball version of the Battle of Big Sandy against Bridgeport. Messenger photo by Joe Duty