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Jail Troubles? Blame the County Commission!
Why does Lauderdale County have so much money in its bank accounts? Probably because it seems loathe to spend funds on any project.Many citizens are currently blaming Sheriff Joe Hamilton or former...
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Jenise Spurgeon: Was This Justice?
Background: SpurgeonsDaniel and Jenise Rae Spurgeon were caretakers of at least 14 children, some reports indicate as many as 15. The former Florence couple were charged in Alabama and Florida of the...
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Convicting Casey White - Part I
Casey Cole White now faces two murder trials. The first, currently scheduled for mid-June, is in connection with the suicide of his partner in escape Vicky White. The indictment is for Felony...
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Convicting Casey White - Part II
You have two choices:1. Casey Cole White obtained limited information from Vicky White on the murder of Connie Ridgeway and used it to write a confession that would bring him back to the Lauderdale...
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Cop's Vehicular Homicide Case Sent to AG
On the night of October 11, 2022, Tuscumbia police officer Jay Steward was driving a city vehicle while off duty. Travelling on Hawk Pride Mountain Road in a 45 mph zone, Steward was doing 75 mph (per...
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Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services Says "CODE RED"
The FLAS has declared a "Code Red." They need your help - none is coming from the city beyond the regular budget. Thank you, Mayor Andy Betterton.What we promise: All donations, whether cash or...
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Does Ernie Yarbrough Want to Put You or Your Partner in Prison?
Ernie Yarbrough is the new state representative from Lawrence and parts of Colbert County. Did any of our readers vote for him? He's certainly starting his term in office with a bang...and not a good...
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Muscle Shoals Coach Blake Beck Again Attacks City Parks & Rec Department
The following is a guest blog from a Muscle Shoals resident:On Wednesday, at Gattman park, the newest over rated, over paid and inexperienced Muscle Shoals baseball Coach, Beck, was immediately heard...
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Fight Back Saturday against National Day of Hate
The forecast for Saturday is showers...and possible hate crimes. Authorities have named several large cities where trouble is expected. Are we safe here in the Shoals?Yes, we know some people here...
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Sponsor Spot: Bama Wags
Some time ago, a reader asked us if we could recommend someone to help her mother with two dogs and a cat (who needed a daily pill - ouch) while she went away for two weeks. At the time, all we could...
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Apologies to the Shoals' Own "Jimmy Carter" - Judge Daniel Rosser
The news has recently been full of stories about President Jimmy Carter. Invariably, everyone who knows him has only high praise for him. In that sense he reminds us of Colbert Probate Judge Daniel...
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The Truth about M.S. High v. M.S. Parks & Rec
What one could reasonably call a battle has been raging since late last summer between Muscle Shoals High (specifically the new baseball coach) and the Parks & Recreation Department. What are the...
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Florence High Teacher Arrested in Mobile
We reported a few days ago that Florence High School instructor Cy Stanford Ellis had an outstanding warrant for domestic abuse in Mobile County. On February 27th, he was arrested in Mobile on the...
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Day of Hate Isn't Over: Swastika Found in Downtown Huntsville
On Tuesday morning, Huntsville commuters found the mural of musician Little Richard vandalized with graffiti. Horribly, it was no ordinary gang signs, but a few statements of hate accompanied by a...
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Rogersville Police Wanted to Shoot Dogs; PD Described as Evil
For several months, a bonded pair of female dogs had been sheltering near the Rogersville McDonald's. Rescuers from Florence had been attempting to catch these dogs, but to no avail. The pair,...
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About the New Muscle Shoals Municipal Prosecutor
Bethany Ellison Malone is the new municipal prosecutor for Muscle Shoals. While she lives in that city, she appears to practice in Tuscumbia. Yet this isn't what one of our legal eagle friends found...
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Why is Our Legislature Against AI? Any Intelligence is Better Than Theirs...
Will Tuesday be your lucky day? Unless you just happen to enjoy grown men making fools of themselves, we doubt it. Yes, our legislature begins its 2023 session on Tuesday - don't say we didn't warn...
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J.D. Crowe
We're a long time fan of AL.com editorial cartoonist (artist!) J.D. Crowe. His current rendering of Alex Murdaugh is unbelievably spot on. J.D. has captured the evil that lies just beneath Murdaugh's...
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Brent Woodall: New Colbert Chief Deputy D.A.
Our good friend Brent Woodall has accepted the position of chief deputy district attorney for Colbert County. We can't think of anyone more deserving of this position and wish him the best.However, we...
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Latest Photos of Inspiration Landing Construction
Our top correspondent has been documenting all the new work at Inspiration Landing. He's paid especial detail to the entrance and surrounding areas which lure all those tourists in. So, without...
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