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Why Rogersville Had a 20% Increase in Water Rate?
Previously: Water Board ComplaintsNow another reader has sent us the rationale behind this increase:The reason Rogersville Water went up 20%, plus fees to pay with a debit card, is that the town is...
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Alabama Number One in Death Sentences
Alabama is number one in few things. If our state is ever at the top of any list, you can bet that it's almost always in a negative way.Latest data show that our sweet home is tops in death row inmates...
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Thanks to Kerry, Oreo, & Peanut
The Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter has announced it's still at Code Red for an overabundance of animals. Currently it still needs fosters/adopters and food for the animals' Christmas dinner. Now...
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Franklin County et al. Sued in Red Bay Death
Unfortunately, not all dogs are as beatific as the ones pictured above. Remember the pack of seven to nine Red Bay dogs that killed two women last spring? Now the family of one victim is suing...
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"Ashley the God" Has Alabama Ties
For over a month, the tabloid style news has brought us a breaking story each day on the quadruple murders in Moscow, Idaho. Today's was a doozie. It comes from someone named Ashley Guillard, aka...
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A Word from Krampus on Christmas Eve
I've been taking care of mean children for centuries, but sometimes it's the parents who really need the switches. Perhaps some of you mamas and papas need to take a long look at yourselves.My tale of...
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Christmas 2022
You now have one week to make your resolutions for 2023; make some good ones!From all of us at...Shoalanda Speaks
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Lower the Child Pornographer's Bond? Are You Kidding?
Steven Wayne Canaday has had some new charges added to his official arrest. Previously:Steven CanadayIn addition to more porn related charges, the Florence resident is now accused of First Degree...
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Could Danny Pettus, et al., Have Prevented This Death?
This dog was recently found in Lauderdale County:This dog did not die quickly. He starved to death...or froze...or both. He had no fat to protect him from the cold.Now the Lauderdale County Commission...
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What Are Odds Shoals Will Have a Marijuana Dispensary?
What kind of chance does the Shoals have to become home to a medical marijuana dispensary? If you thought there would be 37 around the state, you may be mistaken, at least according to the latest...
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Who Hurt "Janie Mfn Dough's" Family?
Recently a woman named "Janie Dough" was arrested for the second time this year for drug trafficking. When our blog The Hidden Shoals published news of this arrest, it was criticized for even speaking...
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No Water in West Lauderdale?/Bad Tuscumbia Investment?
Many residents of western Lauderdale County have had no water in two to three days. When temps get down to one degree, not even counting wind chill, this is to be expected. We've personally seen...
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Top Ten Blogs of 2022
10. Muscle Shoals Baseball: Cat Killers?9. More Closures at Florence Mall8. Corey Speegle New Head of Colbert Animal Control7. Former UNA Coach Banned from Campus6. Letter from a Florence Police...
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Happy New Year 2023!
Another year, another chance...or how about 52 chances? This year, why not make your resolutions one week at a time? You may not keep all 52 of them, but we bet you'll still accomplish a great...
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Prayers for Kerry Gilbert's Health
Many in the Shoals know Kerry Gilbert. The Russellville resident has long been a fixture on the local music scene. Most recently, he joined with us in helping with a campaign to increase fosters and...
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Supporting a White Elephant, but Not a Homeless Dog
If you discover an abused or homeless dog in Florence, the Florence Animal Control will soon arrive to resolve the situation. If you spot a similar animal in Killen, Waterloo, or other Lauderdale...
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Chances for Shoals Marijuana Dispensary Look Slim
All the applications are in. The state commission received 94 total, but only 18 for stand-alone dispensaries. The commission plans to issue only four licenses for such retail outlets. Five licenses...
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Invitation to Russellville Electric Board Bash
Press release: If you live or work or go to church in Russellville you are invited to the Russellville Electric Board customer appreciation day on Thursday January 12 from 11:00 a.m - 2;00 p.m. This...
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Will Ag Center Open in Ten Weeks?
It seems the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office has its own posse; it's officially called the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Posse Mounted Patrol Division. In ten weeks, the volunteer organization will...
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Inspiration Landing Year Nine: Time to Throw in the Towel?
The year 2023 marks the beginning of the ninth official year of plans for Sheffield's Inspiration Landing. What does the City have to show for these nine years?1. Several lovely dead-end roads to...
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