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Is Sheffield City Schools' Vaccine Policy Legal?

 We've been sent the following information concerning Sheffield City Schools:SCS BOE recently voted to DENY federal relief funds to any employee that refuses to be vaccinated and later contracts...

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The $20,000,000.00 College Street Bridge Project - Part II

 As we stated in Part I, since 2013, there have been three semi-official plans involving College Street and the proposed College Street Bridge. The first plan, made in conjunction with the state and...

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Lauderdale County Schools Draw Two Complaints - Part I

 This week we've received two complaints about the Lauderdale County School system. One is a problem we hardly expected to hear. The schools have admission lotteries, and they're rigged, at least...

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Lauderdale Coaching Move Spurs Complaint - Part II

 When we did a blog on a troubled Lauderdale County high school principal, we discovered that those who hold that office are also considered to be the school's athletic director. Yet many school...

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Why Are UNA's Graduation Rates So Low?

 New national college graduation rates have been posted, and the University of North Alabama came out in the lower half of the Alabama rankings, 44% to be exact. Two colleges tied with UNA, 12 fared...

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Complaints Against Rogersville Police Officer

 Sometimes things aren't always black and white, but one does expect a modicum of respect and compassion from local police. One Rogersville businessman has come forward with the story of receiving only...

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Jimmy Oliver to Brian Murphy: Don't Bite the Hand...

 Pigs flew over Florence city hall Tuesday afternoon when Councilman Jimmy Oliver interrupted council president Dick Jordan to make a statement concerning controversial Florence museum curator Brian W....

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An 8-Foot Privacy Fence at Kennedy-Douglass?

 We've had several questions concerning a new 8-foot privacy fence to be erected in the rear of the Kennedy-Douglass Art Center in Florence. Why so high?We have no clue as to the rationale, but have...

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What DID Happen at Florence High School?

 If you haven't been keeping up, there's such a thing as "Rape Day." The first mention of this hideous phenomenon was in 2011, but since 2019 the day (April 24th) has been gathering steam. Joke? Actual...

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Lauderdale Protest Bill Passed

 Whether you want to protest for Confederate monument removal, gay pride, or against an alleged UNA rapist or a controversial city museum curator, you may now be waging an uphill battle in Lauderdale...

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Will Mo Brooks Come After the UNA Chinese?

 Mo Brooks, infamous Alabama senatorial candidate who thinks rocks falling into the oceans cause receding shore lines, has come after the Chinese Communists who intermingle with us provincial folk at...

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Sheffield to Citizens: You're on Your Own

 We're painfully aware that even in Florence, cities fail to keep up gutters. Alleys and storm water ditches? We're not even sure we know what constitutes a storm water ditch. Does the city really want...

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Florence Tourism Mole Dishes on the Board/Director

 Rob Carnegie took over the helm at Florence Tourism in late 2015. Since that time, the Canadian has been a lightning rod for controversy. Now another insider has spoken out on Carnegie's job...

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Trigger - Part I: Talkative Lauderdale County Deputies

 We have absolutely no idea what ethical standards deputies are held to in relation to cases they investigate. We do know that it's never a good idea to discuss work information with the general...

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Trigger - Part II: The Blame Game

 We've seen so many comment on social media that Trigger's owners, especially "Randy," were to blame for his death. After all, if they hadn't been arguing, no deputies would have been needed at their...

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Richard Herston Has His Knickers in a Twist

 We've heard Rogersville mayor Richard Herston called some choice names in the past, but none that we could ever publish...until now. Businessman Steve Modas is calling Herston childish for returning a...

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Relax, Franklin County, You Can Keep Your Guns

 If you live in Franklin County, rest easy. The Franklin County Commission won't let the U.S. Government come after your guns. Feel better now?Wait...you didn't know these rights were in jeopardy?...

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Lauderdale County Lets Horse Starve?

Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services is called that since the facility is financed, at least theoretically, by both the city and the county. There are exceptions, large animals being one of them....

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Russellville Police Are Just "Special"

 If the Russellville Police Department squared off against the Franklin County Sheriff's Department, whom would you support? Apparently several citizens visiting the Franklin County Courthouse recently...

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Why Did Bryce Graham Sign Off on "The Big Lie?"

 Twenty-three Alabama District Attorneys signed a letter to the legislature opposing the legalization of medical marijuana, a bill introduced by Florence's Tim Melson. That's approximately half. If any...

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