A Few State Offices...
We've so far failed to mention many important offices; here's a few more:Auditor: Our own Andrew Sorrell is, as always, tops. He truly cares about the Shoals!Secretary of State: Jim Zeigler has the...
View ArticleJoe Hamilton is Logical Choice for Next Sheriff
We've had a few readers ask if Joe Hamilton is actually more qualified than Randall McCrary. The answer is a resounding yes. If there is any criticism of Hamilton, it seems to be that he's Rick...
View ArticleRogersville Volunteer Fire Dept. Accused of Illegal Candidate Support
Two readers have made us aware of the Rogersville Volunteer Fire Department openly supporting Phillip Pettus Jr, aka The Second! Assuming the Rogersville organization is a tax exempt entity, they can...
View ArticleSheffield Housing Authority Faces Ethics Violation
Alabama law requires surplus property to be auctioned off. Recently, the Sheffield Housing Authority retired one of its buses. What did the authority do?According to informed sources, the board...
View ArticleAn Educated Take on RVFD's Election Endorsements
Immediately before the Tuesday primary, we had two readers contact us about the Rogersville Volunteer Fire Dept. running two political ads for the Pettus family. One reader lives, as far as we know,...
View ArticleFirst Part of SBC Sex Offender Report Published
We know at least three of us here are Baptists. At least one is Methodist. Some we have no idea of their beliefs, if any. This blog is strictly on the SBC's long-awaited abuser report released this...
View ArticleNew Cases of Abused & Mutilated Animals in the Shoals
Stock Photo of Mutilated DogIn January 2019, a dead cat was found by openers at Logan's Roadhouse in Muscle Shoals. Only the top half of the animal was ever found. Upon investigation, it was...
View ArticleWant More Casey White? He Now Has a FB & Go Fund Me Page
In case you're having Casey White withdrawals, you may relax. There's a great deal more to come. Pictured is Casey's mother Connie L. Moore, aka Connie Thigpen, Connie McBride, and Connie White. With...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2022
We hope all our readers will take just two minutes to reflect on those who gave their lives for our country. It's sad, but in a hundred years or so, this may no longer be an official holiday in the...
View ArticleCarlos Nelson: An Opportunity for Change
Sheffield City Schools has a new Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Carlos Nelson is to be congratulated on his appointment to the position, as well as for his many years of service.It is no secret that...
View ArticleAlabama District 2 House Race to be Contested
District II in the Alabama House of Representatives covers all of Limestone County and the Rogersville/Anderson area of Lauderdale County. The recent primary involved four candidates. The official...
View ArticleAs Election Nears, Another New Endorsement for Brent Woodall!
FORMER CANDIDATE FOR ALABAMA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PLACE 1 STEPHEN McLAMB ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENT OF BRENT WOODALLOn May 31st, former candidate for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 1 Stephen...
View ArticleTwo House Races Officially Contested; Pettus Yet to Comment
There has now been enough evidence presented to contest the State House races in Districts I and II. From the Montgomery Advertiser: (Maurice) McCaney and (Kimberly) Butler said in separate phone...
View ArticleThird Race Added to Lauderdale Contested List/Did You Get the Right Ballot?
The District I Lauderdale County Commission race has now been added to the contested list, bringing the total to three in Lauderdale County. Stay tuned the next few days for more developments.If you...
View ArticleOfficial Paperwork Alleges Fraud by Melson, Pettus (I & II), and Others
What would some elected officials in Lauderdale County do to maintain the infamous Ag Center? According to some local political watchdogs, quite a bit. No, you won't read the official details in the...
View ArticleMeet Ralph Long Who's Contesting Pettus, Pettus, Melson, Etal.
Pictured is Florence attorney Ralph D. Long Jr, one of two local residents who have contested the results in state Districts 1 & 2 and county District 1. Also filing is Daniel D. Patterson (no...
View ArticlePettus (the First!) Dismissed from Election Challenge
Phillip Pettus (the First!), according to a press release, has been dismissed from the challenge against several Lauderdale primary elections. The official announcement indicated that the suit in...
View ArticleThe Story of a Muscle Shoals Lawsuit - Introduction
A Birmingham law firm has written a letter to the city of Muscle Shoals and its police department notifying them of its intent to sue. At the center of the story is, perhaps not surprisingly, Mayor...
View Article$410K Closing Costs on Florence/Lauderdale New EMA Building?
The Lauderdale EMA and 911 offices are about to consolidate into one location on Dr. Hicks Boulevard. The asking price of the building was two million:Obviously closing costs add to the bottom line,...
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