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Council Meeting is Quite the Thrilla!
1. Dick throws Andy to the lions on records requests.2. Griffin says we who see a vulgarity in the logo are the lessers.3. Speaking of vulgarity, some guy who was clearly ticked (and didn't give his...
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Thank You, 12,000 Followers!
As of yesterday, our blog page has 12,000 followers on social media. We realize that after eight years on Facebook, some followers are sadly no longer with us, and perhaps others have moved and long...
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New Race for Brent Woodall
One of our favorite sayings is: If you see a need, fill it! That's what Florence attorney Brent Woodall is now doing in the Public Service Commission Place 1 race. Greg had originally planned a run...
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Where's the Tin Man? The One Purchased from Tuscaloosa...
While on the subject of murals from Atlanta and logos from Birmingham, remember the Florence Singing River sculpture to be located on Mitchell Boulevard? The last payment is due March 31st, at which...
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"Only Loving Delmar" Unites Florence More than Hating Tatum Design
Today's title? No, it's not original with us. It comes from an article by Josh Waldrep. We have no idea what Tatum thought of this evaluation; Tatum has removed its Facebook page...you know, the one...
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HPNA News Release
Regular readers of our blog are aware that we personally support the careful removal of the Confederate Memorial from county property to city property. The memorial is the property of the City of...
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A Tough Test for Phillip Pettus' Vanity Law
The State of Alabama has Felony Murder and Capital Murder. What makes certain murders capital crimes? One or more of 20 enhancement charges covering a gamut of situations. The last enhancement to the...
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Dr. Dan Howard & UNA
From "Junebug":Did I Miss Something?Bernie Delinski with the Times Daily said it best when he wrote that it was difficult to walk around the University of North Alabama without seeing the former vice...
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Bye, Bye Tatums - May the F! be with You!
Andy Betterton has announced that Florence's contract with Tatum Design of Birmingham is "complete" and that there are no current plans concerning a web page redesign. Questions remain (don't they...
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Tim Melson Has Some New Detractors
We're, as usual, middle of the road in this conflict between the Lauderdale County Commission and the HPNA. The group has now written a letter accusing Sen. Tim Melson of some rather nefarious...
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Latest Press Release from Brent Woodall
Florence attorney Brent Woodall has announced his candidacy for the Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1 seat. Woodall served as a prosecutor with both the Alabama Attorney General's office and...
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So the City of Florence Doesn't Own the Memorial?
In June 2020, the United Daughters of the Confederacy wrote in an official letter that the Confederate Monument belonged to the City of Florence. In other words, the city was the recipient in 1903....
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The HPNA Says...
Below is the latest statement from the HPNA:PhinOwnership of protected memorials is not the issue and has never been. The fact is, that by operation of Alabama law, no historical monument of any type,...
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Political Advertising?
Political advertising now available on Shoalanda Speaks - sidebar or bottom banner. Also available on The Hidden Shoals - sidebar.Send inquiries to shoalanda.speaks@gmail.comOver 12K Facebook followers.
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Danny Pettus Challenged to a Duel...of Words
From HPNA:Danny Pettus has been put on notice and has been challenged to an OPEN, MEDIA COVERAGE AND PUBLIC WELCOME debate by HPNA.Dear Chairman Pettus: I regret that you were not at the Republican...
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New Blood for Lauderdale County Commission!
There's never been a time when the Lauderale County Commission pleased everyone, nor will that time ever come. The past few years have seen little done concerning major road issues (think Paradise...
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Monument Lawsuit to be Heard Friday
From a reader:This Friday. "Just a reminder - on February 18th at 9 am a judge will make a ruling on the lawsuit against moving the monument in front of the Courthouse ! If ya can make it for a rally...
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Politicians Who Don't Even Know Their Name...
We've covered this before. John Q. Dough Jr. is not the same as John Q. Dough II. Use the wrong one if you want to look like an ill-educated wannabe politician...or just someone who's never been to...
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Debate Deadline Nears/Ed Kennedy Bio
Will there be a Kennedy-Pettus debate on Thursday? So far there's been no update. Our main concern is that Lauderdale County will be sued and the taxpayers will be on the hook for legal fees. Welcome...
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Judge Terry Dempsey Death
Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Terry L. Dempsey is reported to have passed away while at UAB Hospital earlier today. He had been seriously ill for the past week.Dempsey had served in Franklin...
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