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Florence Employees Get 4K; Lauderdale Employees Get the Shaft
You may be aware that many city, county, and state employees are sharing in the federal pandemic relief money. The problem is that not all government entities are recognizing employees who worked to...
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A Porn Star in Rogersville?
We recently received the following letter (edited):Have you heard the news? This Saturday, those at XXX in Rogersville will be treated to a rare occurrence: a genuine celebrity encounter! Scott...
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You Mean Someone's Unhappy in Russellville?
There's a difference between profligate actions by city councils and just plain idiotic actions. We recently mentioned that over the years, the Russellville Police Department has received the most...
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Don't Have a Mental Health Crisis in Florence...
...or Huntsville or perhaps any city in Alabama. That being said, our state legislature has done nothing to ensure that victims of mental illness receive prompt and safe treatment. In other words, if...
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A Russellville School System Oddity?
While doing some research into the Franklin County School Board appointments, we came upon some very interesting information concerning the Russellville School System. Is it meaningful? Obviously,...
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Will Larry Stutts Put a Dent in Correctional Incentive Time?
In January, Sen. Larry Stutts will be attempting to modify Alabama's Correctional Incentive Time law by excluding any plea bargains from the mix. Good idea or bad?We'll leave that up to the...
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Christmas Miracle in Sheffield?
From J. Redmon:Sheffield is actually paving Cox Blvd. Well ...part of it, at least!And on the subject of Sheffield schools:There are far TOO FEW 'parents' today that take an active role in raising...
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Why is the City of Florence Presenting a Pagan Ritual? - Part I
The Yule Log - An Ancient Pagan CustomHow many of you are familiar with an organization called CORE? We're guessing very few since the non-profit's Facebook page boasts only eight followers. Just what...
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Breaking News: Nathan Boyd Dead at 40
Convicted Florence killer Nathan Lee Boyd has been found dead in his cell at the William Donaldson Correctional Facility. Nathan and his brother were both tried for the robbery/murder of Danny Sledge...
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A Pagan Solstice Ceremony on City of Florence Property - Part II
What cultures celebrate the solstices? Among indigenous North Americans, we find only the Zuni and Hopi of the Southwest; we find no mention of tribes in the U.S. Southeast, but we're open to...
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Andy Fails to Avoid the Appearance of Evil
Some years ago, this blog received a spate of complaints concerning the government in a small Northwest Alabama town. The police chief of this town was married to the city clerk, and many thought this...
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The Luck o' the Jordans
Did you ever feel if not for bad luck, you'd have no luck at all? All of us do from time to time. Well, perhaps not the Jordan family.Consider that in 2013, Libby Watts Jordan (wife of Florence...
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Salvation Army: "Say Sorry if You're White"
In the past, we've written about the Salvation Army's public statements on gays. We've also reported local shelter violence against women, discrimination in accommodations, and mismanagement of funds....
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A Reader's Brilliant Idea to Banish the Salvation Army
A reader recently asked why so many support the Salvation Army. Our main theory is that little is known about it, it's been around since before our grandparents were born, and it has its own press...
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More Sales Tax for Sheffield's Bond Payment?
If any Sheffield residents aren't aware, sales tax in that city will be increasing .5% in March of next year. Mayor Stanley has indicated this will help recruit and keep a better type of First...
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Who Killed Lori Lynne Avery?
It's less than a week until Christmas, but not everyone will be having a happy holiday. A mother in North Carolina will be without her daughter. Two small dogs will be without their mama. Many...
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Take the McFarland Park Master Plan Survey
Much has been said concerning the again proposed College Street bridge, but the City of Florence has another large project in the making. If you're of a certain age, you've heard it called McFarland...
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Reward in Florence Hit & Run
So far there have been no arrests in the Monday hit and run death of Lori Lynne Avery. There was an interesting news article today concerning the State of Alabama offering a $5,000.00 reward in a...
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Step Away from the Eggnog, Coach
It's easy to over indulge this time of year, especially in alcohol for those who are so inclined. Last Saturday night, a Lauderdale County School System coach was arrested in Florence for a DUI....
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Breaking: Bombs in Rogersville?
One of our bloggers located in the Rogersville area has reported several explosions just south of the small town. Authorities have speculated these explosions are located near Highway 70.The...
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