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Is Time up for Dr. Von Braun in Huntsville?
Wernher von Braun died over 45 years ago. Each year that passes brings more information concerning his Nazi past. Needless to say that's problematic; he was obviously a terribly flawed genius whose...
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No, the FPD Isn't "After Him"
Someone sent us a link to a statement made by one of our regular bad boys. In this post, the frequent flyer claims the Florence Police Department is "after him." He also mentions another blog that has...
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Now Steve Marshall Wants to Prosecute Rape Victims
The last published polls indicate 65% of Alabama citizens believe induced abortion should be available to women who become pregnant as the result of rape. Unfortunately, the state's legislature is not...
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Reader Accuses Bill Jordan of Skate Park Neglect
At one time, the City of Florence bragged that its skate park was of the same caliber as parks in much larger cities. Now a reader is accusing Park & Recreation director Bill Jordan (son of...
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Three Upcoming Trials in February?
Three legal proceedings of local and state interest had been scheduled for February. Where do they stand now on dockets?First is that of Richard Kevin Hester. Hester is accused of the Capital Murder...
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Contact Your Leaders? You'll Get "No Response"
Our friend Mark White of local broadcasting fame has recently been focusing on a former Montgomery police officer currently incarcerated in the death of a citizen who ran from law enforcement. We...
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Sen. April Weaver Needs to Brush up on her Topic/Rep. Ed Oliver Needs to Go
April Weaver is a State Senator from Alabaster. Like many others, Ms. Weaver has jumped on the "Good Time" band wagon. This past week, her opinion on the state's correctional incentive time law was...
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Tomorrow is Blue Monday
Almost 20 years ago, a psychologist analyzed data and determined that the second Monday in January was the saddest day of the year. His markers included:1. Short days2. Cloudy, cold weather3....
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FPD Warns of Downtown Parking Problems
With the loss of the downtown Florence parking deck and a long wait for its replacement, the City of Florence can expect parking problems. Now the police department has issued a press release telling...
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Have Kids? You're Not Entitled to Fun
In March of last year, Florence police pulled over a young woman for driving under the influence. The woman, who was innocent of underwear, proceeded to flash her nether regions not once, but twice....
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Did Jerry Jordan Benford Get a Sweetheart Deal?
Previously: Jerry Benford ArrestedJerry Benford was a teacher/coach...a Baptist youth minister...a son, husband, father...and a cousin to Sec. of State John Merrill's wife.Three month ago, he chose to...
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Missing Man's Body Found Near Girlfriend's Home
There are statistically few unsolved murders in Lauderdale County and the surrounding area, at least percentage wise. One is the six year old case of Andrea Susan Forbes. We have just republished last...
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Sheffield Buys Four New Body Cams - Won't Give Out Video
Sheffield mayor Steve Stanley has announced the purchase of four new body cams for the city's police officers. It would be nice to know the videos taken by these body cams would be available to...
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Andrew Sorrell Refuses State Vehicle
The Shoals' own Andrew Sorrell has a beautiful wife, cute daughter, lovely cat, and...a Chevy Malibu that he will be driving for the foreseeable future. That means he won't be driving a vehicle that...
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You Won't Know How He/She Died Until the Trial?
Over the years, we've spoken to families of various murder victims. They usually mention not knowing any details from the autopsy report or seeing any photographs until the trial. Is this necessary to...
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A Tale of Two Protests (Florence v. Sheffield)
We're not particular fans of public protests since many don't seem to end well...as in they sometimes end in arrest, violence, or even death; however, we are ardent fans of the First Amendment. The...
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Lauderdale County High School Flashes KKK Signs?
Photo from East Lauderdale NewsOur old friend The Avenger Returns:This is the "victory" pose from the boy's varsity county championship basketball tournament held on 01-21-23. LCHS was the winner and...
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Legislature Wants Your 7 Million for Rocket
Remember the soon to be razed Saturn rocket that sits in extreme Limestone County? Now state senator Mack Butler has declared since the rocket has been in place for over 40 years, it can't be moved...
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Alabama Pays 1.7 Million to Defend Transgender Law
Alabama is a state that proclaims parents have the right to choose what's best for their children, yet the legislature won't allow parents to assist a child in changing gender, or at least the...
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Mexican Vacation Delays Kelly Crotts Trial
We recently posted info on three upcoming trials of interest in the Shoals/State. At that time, we mentioned the February dates were not written in stone. Now the Kelly Crotts trial has been postponed...
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