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Bad Heroin?/William Kimbrough
From a reader on our story concerning the four who died and one seriously damaged from a specific batch of heroin:They didn't die from 'bad' heroin. They od'd because the heroin was more pure than what...
View ArticleHospice of the Shoals: Really Non-Profit?
We've received many inquiries over the years concerning so-called "non-profit" agencies in the Shoals and elsewhere. Recently, for whatever reason, we've received a few concerning Hospice of the...
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"Bro. Jeff" Has a Fan!
It seems whenever someone is arrested for a crime, there are those who defend them; however, the more heinous the crime, the fewer defenders they usually have. In the past we've received comments from...
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Another Take on William Harold Kimbrough III
Our blog recently mentioned William Harold Kimbrough III, aka Trey, currently under arrest for possession and distribution of an illegal narcotic, namely heroin. Some felt our blog was too hard on...
View ArticlePunishment for Those Band Members?
We’ve received several comments about the band bus incident. The high school has been named in various places, but we won’t add this blog to the list. We will say the school is one that the Shoals area...
View ArticleEven Angel Has a Fan...
We recently blogged on a local hospice that bills itself as non-profit. A friend mentioned that Helen Keller Hospital also describes itself as non-profit. Of course, HKH usually takes that designation...
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John Wesley Akin & Gangsta Jazz?
A reader has asked if John Wesley Akin, currently under indictment in Lauderdale County, Morgan County, and Florida, was wearing an ankle monitor when he pulled a bunk earlier in the week. Considering...
View ArticleSpecial Post: Theft at Highland Park Baptist Church?
We have just received this; we have no more information, except that a second source has corroborated these basic facts. Comments welcome!:It has been presented to the HPBC membership that the 8th...
View ArticleFlorence Seeks New Animal Control Director
Florence is seeking a new animal control director. Some have questioned the salary; however, we feel the working environment demands a certain salary...and we don’t just mean being faced daily with the...
View ArticleQuality Control for Heroin?
There have been some recent comments/questions concerning “bad heroin.” It seems everyone has their opinion. We decided to ask someone who works in the medical field to comment.I found this question...
View ArticleNew Meaning to Dangerous Instrument?
A Brooks High School 10th grader has been accused of Felony Assault against a fellow student. It happened, in all places, the band room. These band members are getting as dangerous as pit bulls, aren't...
View ArticleLauderdale DHR Sued for Racist Abuse
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LAUDERDALE COUNTY, ALABAMAMANDREA WILLIAMS andTINA WILSON, and TINA WILSON,AS MOTHER OF JORDAN WILSONand MEENA WILLIAMS,PLAINTIFFS,VS. CASE NO:______________LAUDERDALE COUNTY...
View ArticleIt Was Described as "Horrific Assault"
The Thursday assault on a Brooks High 10th grader has been described as "horrific." According to one source, the victim required more than one surgery and was in ICU for two days. He is scheduled to be...
View ArticleLess Than 30 Days Later...
Hon has announced it is closing. Our April April 12th blog:Losing More Shoals IndustryWe were asked at the time why did not name the industry. We were hoping that our information could have been faulty...
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Where Is Bro. Jeff?
Jeff Eddie is now in State custody at Bibb Correctional Facility. His release date is Februrary 5, 2044. If he is held day for day, he will be 72 years old when released. Alas, in 2044, there will be...
View ArticleLandon's Law
“Landon’s Law” is designed to prevent deaths related to certain illicit drugs. The law named for Muscle Shoals resident Landon Letsinger will not prevent all such deaths. In fact, if it had been in...
View ArticleFree At Last, er, Again?
Anyone been reading the TotallyDecatur recently.? If you have, you’ve noticed the Decatur based publishing company is no longer charging for content. We don’t know if this is due to a temporary problem...
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Band Assailant to Go Free?
First, we wish to correct an error in our previous blogs concerning the brutal assault that occurred at Brooks High School in Killen. We had reported both assailant and victim were juniors in high...
View ArticleLocal Jobs for Graduates?
Graduation is a time for new beginnings. Unfortunately in the Shoals it is also often a time for graduates to leave the area in order to find jobs. This is an area that produces “too many” teachers,...
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