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Florence Police Chief: Who Do You Love?
From a long-time reader:Just like that... obeying the law seems much more appealing to the City of Florence.HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Thanksgiving 2020
We hope everyone is just about stuffed right now. Unfortunately, we're sure that some in our area did not eat well today...if at all. Thanks to Crossroads Community Outreach and Room in the Inn/Room...
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Strong Criticism of the Colbert Shelter
Presenting a special blog from a former member of our team, Trader Connections:For Years The Colbert County Animal Services has been treated like a "Red Headed Step Child".This is a direct statement...
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For the Third Time This Year, Local Police Chase Has Taken a Life
Eleven years ago, a young Florence man from a well known family died while being pursued by Florence police. The death made national news and caused many to question the advisability of such...
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Auburn by the Numbers (It's Not Pretty)
Realistically, one can't expect any college team to win every game year after year; however, when coaches are paid a veritable king's ransom each of those years, one does expect more than Auburn has...
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Teaching Protesting at UNA?
From a faithful reader:The University of North Alabama expansion in Tuscumbia may soon be ready to use. The new location will host meetings and events. It will also feature office, gallery, and...
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Apply for Florence Boards Now
There are currently nine board positions to be filled this month in the city of Florence:We regularly hear criticism of many board members. Now is your opportunity to act. Contact your council...
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Widespread Package/Pet Theft
It's no secret that this is the time of year for porch/patio pirates. This blog has received several accounts of packages appropriated almost immediately after delivery. Sadly, this year animals seem...
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Florence Rehab, El Reposo, Green Oaks...
In June the plague was still relatively new when Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation confirmed that three patients had died from COVID-19. Last week, El Reposo reported nine deaths of patients. This...
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More Stolen Valor
Most young men (or women) don't join the military to become heroes - they simply wish to make a better life for themselves while serving their country. Most who do become heroes in combat do so simply...
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Jirehn & Makyla: No Rock Here
When you read the account of the Shoals' most recent Bonnie & Clyde wannabes, was the name Makyla McGarity familiar to you? Almost exactly four years ago, the Leighton woman and her younger sister...
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Shady Doings at Muscle Shoals City Council
From a Muscle Shoals resident/city council observer:November 16th, the newly elected Muscle Shoals City Council (some supported by the Citizens for a better Muscle Shoals PAC), censored the citizens...
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It's Okay to Beat Your Wife in Alabama
In case you're not up on Domestic Violence crimes, abuse in the third degree is a misdemeanor. Such cases are heard in either municipal or district court.A recent study on Alabama misdemeanor cases...
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Controversy Grows over Historical Board Appointments
On December 15th, the Florence City Council will make three appointments to the historical board. One of the current board members has provoked quite a bit of controversy, with many contacting our...
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Andy's Missing Again...
Did you hear about the Alabama town that managed to give a Christmas parade despite all odds? Those who went said it was breathtaking. Those in attendance also said the mayor wasn't in the parade - at...
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COVID in the Cafeteria
In a school system far, far away (or perhaps just next door) there was a cafeteria that served 1,300 students twice a day. Many workers toiled in the large cafeteria; then one was struck down with...
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All Roads Lead to UNA
An extremely pithy guest editorial:Former students of UNA may still recall professors lamenting over the toil and troubles of restoring one of the many nearby Victorian era homes. How many times has...
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A COVID Comparison for Alabama
Let's compare these two scenarios…Scenario One:Alabama Citizen - Attached are my medical records. Please pre-approve my gallbladder removal. Thank you.BCBS - Unfortunately, after looking at your...
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Should Florence Give 12.5 Million to Bobo Family Group?
In December 2019, the Bobo Family Group (the current incarnation of Bobo Realty) appealed to the Florence mayor and council for funding to assist in plans for a 48 to 52 million town center to be...
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That Degree: Honorific or Earned?
We get that Tucker Carlson and a great many others despise Joe Biden. We're not a big fan of him ourselves. Yet how petty is it to take out your dislike on the man's wife whose biggest mistake in life...
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