Why Does ALFA Have Over 330K Members?
A recent article in Yellowhammer News mentioned that ALFA (Alabama Farmers Federation) has over 330,000 members. While the article didn't elaborate on how this dubious organization grew into the...
View ArticleDecatur SA Shelter Charges Homeless $10.00/Night
A Tennessee Valley Salvation Army shelter has just made some big news, but not in the way it intended. After the Decatur Salvationist shelter was featured in a WAAY report on the coming cold weather,...
View ArticleBullying at Lauderdale County High School?
We recently published an article concerning a lawsuit in which the Franklin County School system is the defendant. Parents are charging that admins at Phil Campbell High did nothing to stop the...
View ArticleThe (Dog) Killer Comedy Show?
Remember Justin Aaron Demastus, currently charged with shooting dead his Tuscumbia neighbor's Golden Retriever? Turns out he's a real funny guy...or at least thinks he is.It seems he's doing stand-up...
View ArticleIron City Grow Not So Innocent
Since the Iron City drug bust at the end of last December, we've heard many ask "What's the big deal? It might not be legal now, but in a few years it will. Who does it hurt?"The grow operation itself...
View ArticleBaskins & Glover: What's a Little Murder Between Friends?
This week marks the fifth anniversary of the murders of Gary Wayne Baskins and Kayla Glover. Baskins was shot execution style, and Glover's death was reportedly merely collateral damage. Shot in the...
View ArticleThe Pervmore Palace Opening Draws Closer
Work at the Pervmore Palace in Tuscumbia continues on pace. We're not sure if a grand opening is scheduled, but we can easily visualize Chester McKinney and David Black at the ribbon cutting. If only...
View ArticleIs a New Lauderdale School Superintendent on the Horizon?
There are four candidates in Lauderdale County seeking the position of superintendent of the school system. That number includes the current office holder Jon Hatton. The three who vie to unseat Hatton...
View ArticleClueless & Inept Lauderdale Educators?
A long-time friend and professional educator has contacted us concerning one of the candidates for Lauderdale County superintendent. We won't name the subject of his communication, but our friend has...
View ArticleSheffield & Tuscumbia to Pony Up 24K for Overpass Study
Imagine the innovative idea of a railroad overpass in Sheffield...or Tuscumbia. It's mind boggling that after all the years of train delays, someone has mentioned this possibility...for the 111th...
View ArticleThe Railroad, the County Commission, & Larry Stutts
We've certainly gotten the comments concerning the proposed $120,000.00 study on a railroad overpass in Sheffield. Many mentioned past projects. While we were aware of several attempts to circumvent...
View ArticleIs the Sex Offender Registry Punishment Enough?
You may have recently read about the Muscle Shoals man who received a "sweetheart plea deal." That story has been updated to reveal that the victim refused to testify against his attacker. A Sweetheart...
View ArticleLauderdale School Consolidation Rears Its Ugly Head
It's been almost 11 months since we've seen the subject of school consolidation broached in Lauderdale County. Is it because it's no longer being considered or due to an election drawing nearer?At...
View ArticlePersonnel Problems at UNA - Part I
Part I of our series on personnel problems at the University of North Alabama, with audio attached via YouTube. Thanks to Concerned Citizen for the effort to create this YouTube channel and continuing...
View ArticlePersonnel Problems at UNA - Part II
Concerned Citizen 101 continues the revelations in Part II:First up is everyone’s favorite HR person Catherine White. Play attachment:Is UNA Board of Trustees okay with Human Resources speaking to...
View ArticlePersonnel Problems at UNA - Part III/Andrew Sorrell's CON Bill
Presenting Part III of Concerned Citizen 101's series about recent events at the University of North Alabama. This series is long; therefore broken into segments. If recent activities at UNA concern...
View ArticlePersonnel Problems at UNA - Part IV
Today we present the fourth and next to last installment of Concerned Citizen 101's expose' on some personnel shenanigans at our local university:Next up a conversation with David Shields, Catherine...
View ArticlePersonnel Problems at UNA - Part V
The fifth and final installment of Concerned Citizen's expose' on discrimination and personnel hijinks at UNA:Next up a conversation with Clinton Carter. Play audio:Again, I am going to ask. Is UNA...
View ArticleThings Are Hopping in Eastern Lauderdale County
Our East Lauderdale friend ZAR has some fantastic pics for us:Hello Ms. S.,I don't know about you but I sure got goosebumps seeing Rush Limbaugh receive the Medal of Freedom award. I just know one day...
View ArticleCommunity Complaints about Lexington School
School fundraisers? Are there any out there who weren't forced to engage in these activities at some point? For many of us, it was selling magazines, but over the years fundraisers have morphed into...
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