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What Goes on at Central High School?
A reader has sent us his take on a current situation at Central High School. If you're a Central parent or guardian and you're concerned over these events, you should contact the Lauderdale County...
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Another Take on the Bobo Project
First a word of clarification on the Bobo project: Some (and we might as well say it - those who can't read with comprehension) felt that we opposed this ambitious bit of construction. Far from it....
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Pope's Tavern: Not All Florentines Are Created Equal?
Live in Florence? Pay taxes in Florence? Make your utilities payments to Florence? Even if you answered yes to these questions, you may not be allowed to have an opinion on certain aspects of the...
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About that Russellville Police Chase
We recently discussed the advisability of police chases; our verified law enforcement feedback still stands at 80% opposing such actions. Yet on Thursday, there was a chase through northwest Alabama...
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Local Hero of the Year: Anthony Wilbanks
Pictured: Santa with a fawn Animal Control Officer Anthony Wilbanks Shipped to the North Pole to Protect from Killer Colbert Game WardenFrom Sheffield Police: Meet Anthony Wilbanks, our sole animal...
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Problem with Florence City Boards...in Its Own Words
Florence has a new slogan: Want to make a difference? Come be a board member and be the bane of Martha Murphy's existence!It seems there's been a royal mix-up about new city board appointments this...
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Who Vandalized the Do Right Man Barbershop?
WARNING: Strong Opinions Ahead!So...Sheffield. It's a trashy looking little town, and when someone comes along who will actually clean up some commercial property and attempt to bring business into the...
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The Explosion Has Rocked Your...
...house. Sitting in your cozy den isn't so cozy anymore as the rafters fall around you, flames dancing from the floorboards. What's your next move?We recommend a thoughtful survey of your...
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Remembering Greg Burdine
Gregory Keith Burdine (May 1, 1959 – December 13, 2020) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing the 1st District from 2010 to...
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Christmas 2020
2020 may not have been the year we wanted, but it's the year we got! For the six remaining days of this abysmal end to a decade, let's pray fervently for 2021!Shoalanda & Staff
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A Letter to Steve Stanley
To Mayor Stanley:Of the three new Shoals mayors, you're our favorite. We do admit that's simply because you haven't yet acted like a horse's patoot as have the other two.We believe you could endear...
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Remember, Alabama: You Voted for Tommy!
A popular expression in 2020 was "You can have alternative opinions, but not alternative facts." Yet we see many on our Facebook page who make outlandish statements (one said Doug Jones has done...
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What's Wrong at the Florence Historical Board?
A regular and savvy reader has sent us an insightful take on a Florence problem:The Florence City Council has no choice but to remove Brian W. MurphyVolunteer citizen advisory boards are an integral...
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Your Mail is Vacationing in Birmingham
Perhaps you've read that Alabama is the state most behind in mail delivery in the Southeast. Even if you haven't read that tidbit, it probably comes as no surprise to you. One of our bloggers has...
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Our 2020 Snidely Whiplash Award
Each year about this time, AL.com presents its Scumbag of the Year award. That's a pretty harsh title, and we have no desire to steal from our media friends to the south. Therefore, we present our...
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A Fox Visits the Muscle Shoals Hen House
A guest blog from Hen House Foxy. We hope to hear more from HHF as 2021 progresses. WWYD?You are the head of the family. You have an income of $24,000.00 per year.Your 3 children all get allowances...
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How Bad Was 2020 - Our "Worst" Picks
Top Blogs of 2020:5. Hijinks at Lexington School4. Florence/UNA Walking Tours Sabotaged3. Florence Pays Ransom to Hackers2. Lynn Greer Steals Florence's Vote1. Game Warden Jarrod Poole Murders Pet...
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Happy New Year 2021!
We certainly saw many things in 2020 in both the Shoals and our nation that we have never before believed possible. Certainly COVID-19 is the first thing to come to mind, but what's next? How about...
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Happy New Year from ZAR
We have to wonder how local history will record 2020. In fact, how will it see this past decade? Here's some interesting thoughts from ZAR:Happy New Year Ms. S! Are you ready for 2020+1?Over the...
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