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City of Florence Kicks Handy Museum to the Curb
Editor's Note: Do you know the definition of "cultural worker?" According to Devyn Springer, it's a term used by socialists, Black nationalists, and other radical organizers to describe some who work...
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Andrew Sorrell to Run for State Auditor
Andrew Sorrell of Muscle Shoals is currently the state representative from District 3; however, that may soon change. Sorrell has announced he will be running for State Auditor in 2022.Current auditor...
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Mo Brooks Needs Remedial Sex Education
Peahen & PeacockWe're pretty sure we've never before had a good laugh while reading the political section of the news, but Mo Brooks has given us one this week. This is a quote from our U.S....
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Mo's Right on This One!
While we had some fun yesterday about Mo's description of process servers, we have to agree with him on trespassing claims. Not everyone does; Alabama Political Reporter columnist Josh Moon claims an...
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Florence Courts More Controversy
So far, we've seen two complaints concerning Florence's plans to tear down the old city hall and parking deck. The first concerns what is now the City Auditorium at 102 Pine Street.This historic...
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Martin Supply Takes on City of Florence
First a comment we received on yesterday's blog concerning the proposed demolition of the city auditorium (Current incarnation since April 1983):I really liked the latest blog. It shows perfectly the...
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Big Announcement in Tuscumbia on Tuesday?
According to several of our contacts, there will be a big announcement coming out of Tuscumbia on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. E-mail invitations have been sent out to summon the select to a political...
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Father's Day 2021
This Father's Day is a twofer. Not only is it the day to honor or remember our fathers, it's the First Day of Summer. That's right, summer starts at 10:32 tonight in the Shoals.If you're a dad, make...
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Brent Woodall & a Church of God Preacher
The race for Alabama State Auditor has added two new contenders. Originally from Decatur, attorney Brent Woodall has spent most of his adult life in Montgomery, but moved to the Shoals to take over...
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Where Is the Truth about Inspiration Landing?
From a Sheffield observer:The TD article also mentions the music venue being developed “near the roundabout”. The plans show that the roundabout will be located where West Montgomery, Shop Pike,...
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Florence Public Art Committee
The following make up the public art committee for Florence. These six individuals selected the artist and subject matter for the new College Street mural:Libby Jordan - Director of Florence...
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Time for Florence to Admit it Has a Homeless Problem
Within the past year or so, Florence has:1. Turned off power to electric outlets in Wilson Park.2. Set up a de facto no-panhandling zone near Court Streets bars and eateries. (Violators are...
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Scott (Rooster) Michael
From Sheffield Shelly:“The owner, Scott Michael of Oxford, Mississippi,.......” The owner of WHAT? The Slag Yard? The lights and portable restrooms? Furnace Hill? What does Scott Michael own? This...
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Will Dismukes: A Face of ALFA
Pictured is Will Dismukes, a Republican state legislator from Prattville outside Montgomery. Last August, Dismukes was arrested for First Degree Theft from a former employer. Now, over ten months...
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The E. Coli Rumors
You may have heard the rumors about e.coli at a local facility. As far as we know, these are just rumors. It's still a good time to talk about toddler safety.How often does your very young child open...
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Time for a Few Public Farewells?
From a reader:I see where another local Subway has bit the dust. Several Facebook comments blamed Megan Rapinoe who stars in their commercials. Many think Rapinoe hates the United States, its flag,...
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Mo: Whole Lotta Stompin' Going On
To say that Mo Brooks is ahead in the U.S. Senate election is akin to saying ducks like to swim. He has no need of negative attacks.If you're not aware, Mo's two announced opponents are female, both...
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Aunt Aggie's Yarn Barn to Take Over Freight Car Plant
Yes, Aunt Aggie's has been needing more floor space for quite some time and will be moving into the 2.2 million square foot Barton freight car plant. Didn't see that one coming? Only those blinded by...
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Was Florence Built on the Slave Trade?
From a reader:As a retired school teacher/admin I'm asked a lot about Critical Race Theory and if it's being taught in local public schools. So far I haven't heard of any instances where CRT is part...
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Cyber Attack is "Devastating"
On Friday, over 200 supply chain companies were the victims of a so-called Russian cyber attack. A spokesman for a major Internet security company has called it "devastating" to the U.S. In other...
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