Where Is Duchess?
DuchessI've heard it through the whine line that my friend Duchess is in danger. Where is she? Puppers in Cherokee are barking the news that she's being abused at the Cherokee police department,...
View ArticleDuchess in Recovery; Terry Cosby in Disgrace
Yesterday, our Canine-American blogger threatened to bite anyone who harmed Cherokee police K-9 Duchess. Currently, he's on his way to Mayor Terry Cosby's home.Cosby, pictured above in a dogmatic...
View ArticleChild Molester Says Shoalanda Burned Down His Home
If you're new to our blog, you may not be familiar with Derek Warren Logue, currently residing in Nebraska and also currently under indictment in Florida on charges of First Degree Theft. Some years...
View ArticleWhat Did You Expect from the Lauderdale County Commission?
We're at a loss as to why Project Say Something is blaming the City of Florence for the current debacle over the CSA monument. The city attorney for Florence has asked the county to give written...
View ArticleTell Us What You Think!
Click to EnlargeAbove is a graphic from an ad for a Redstone Arsenal seminar. The Army isn't happy. Yet many (or should we say most) of these listed behaviors are non-productive at best.But the point...
View ArticleProject Say Something Letter to Tim Melson
We've commented before that, even if he means well, Sen. Tim Melson of Florence doesn't always express his thoughts in the most mannerly way. This blog had missed a controversy from last month, but a...
View ArticleSA Places Three, but How Many Did It Lose?
It seems the Salvationist Church is asking for housewarming gifts for three homeless individuals it recently placed. All very admirable, and we commend them for the placements.But just how many of...
View ArticleQuestions for Project Say Something?
Over the past few days and weeks, we've seen various statements made about Project Say Something, many of them unfounded. We weren't sure whether to be greatly amused or appalled by the allegations...
View ArticleA Betrayed Muscle Shoals Parent Speaks
Muscle Shoals School Superintendent Chad O.G. HoldenDr. Conner,I have thought a lot about our meeting today and have decided to change my course of action. There is no need to have anyone contact me to...
View ArticleTimesDaily Returns to Paid Only in Mid-August
Watch where you're going with your advertising! The TimesDaily will be returning to paid subscriptions online on August 18th. Make your advertising dollars count.Contact us for your election or...
View ArticleKadie Needs Our Help!
Kadie Story was diagnosed with 38 tumors on the brain and sent home with six months to live. She is 30 years old with no life insurance and four small children under the age of 10.There will be a...
View ArticleYou May Lie, but You Can't Outrun 'Rona
From Leslie M. Shoals:Chad, Chad, Chad:Now why would you say "Holden said he doesn't know how or where he contracted the virus as he has followed CDC protocol with social distancing, frequent hand...
View ArticleRename Deshler High School?
From a reader:Thanks to your blog for bringing important issues to light. I hope you'll allow me to suggest a much needed improvement to the area. Let's rename Deshler High School.Look at it this way:...
View ArticlePolitical Announcements
If you're running for municipal office next month, send us your announcement, short bio, etc. We will try to run one each day. Good luck!(Contact us at shoalanda.speaks@gmail.com)
View ArticleMeet Kevin Leigh Robinson
Kevin Leigh Robinson announces his campaign for Mayor of Sheffield, Alabama. Born in Jackson, Mississippi Kevin Leigh Robinson grew up in Huntsville & attended UNA in Florence. He was hired as the...
View ArticleCalls for ALFA Advocate Will Dismukes' Resignation
Wherever Will Dismukes goes, controversy follows. The erstwhile ALFA employee is again in the news after announcing his attendance at a birthday party honoring the founder of the Ku Klux Klan. Dismukes...
View ArticleTwo Sides, Two Crimes, One Sick Florence/Lauderdale Public
Until now, we've supported Project Say Something's stance that the CSA monument should be moved to a more appropriate place. Until now, Project Say Something has not indulged in vandalism. That changed...
View ArticleUpdate on River Zurinsky
My name is River Zurinsky and I am asking for your vote for Florence City Council District 2 on August 25, 2020. I was born at ECM Hospital in District 2 and have lived in District 2 all my life. At 21...
View ArticleLauderdale County Commission Comes Through on Paradise Drive!
Blind Curve on Paradise Drive Being WidenedFrom Hank Thomas:Believe it or not, after 14 years of meetings, letters and phone calls about Paradise Drive, it is being widened. Blind curves and hills are...
View ArticleMeet John D. Bowen
John D. Bowen has announced his candidacy for Florence District 2 City Council. Here's a little about Mr. Bowen:John D. Bowen was raised in Rogersville, Alabama, often visiting Florence in his teens to...
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