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It Wasn't ELDER Abuse (Do They Make This Stuff UP?)
A Killen woman, aged 58, has been accused of abuse that lead to her sister-in-law's death. The victim was 57. This is indeed a horrible crime.We do have to ask why the TimesDaily is calling it "elder...
View ArticleWalgreen's to Leave?
Could the Shoals lose Walgreen’s also? It seems it’s possible if the hundred year old plus company is purchased by a European entity. While the drug stores themselves would remain relatively unchanged,...
View ArticleThree Vicious Killen Home Invaders?
Yes, teenagers often do stupid things, some more stupid than others. We see that three Killen teenagers have done something exceptionally stupid. They burst into (read: Home Invasion) the Emerald Beach...
View ArticleWe Support Bobby Inman!
Officer Bobby Inman has helped our bloggers on several occasions. That doesn't mean he could never become violent, but we doubt that Officer Inman did anything that was out of line. The City of...
View ArticleMuscle Shoals, Football, & Corruption
A Guest Commentary: Hasn't been so long along ago when the Times Daily wrote about coaches at Muscle Shoals Schools getting big bonuses. In their defense, the superintendent gave the bonuses on school...
View ArticleThey Published WHAT in Rogersville?
We’ve accidentally called people on our smart phone. We’ve published blogs that were unfinished. We’ve even activated burglar alarms accidentally. Yet there are some things that seem almost impossible...
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Mr. Olivis, Are You Listening?
A guest commentary on the Colbert County School system: OlivisTuc Montgomery will be named the Principal of the Alternative School (located at Colbert Heights) at the beginning of the next school...
View ArticleHow Do You Know the Truth in the Shoals?
“Why wasn’t it in the TimesDaily, if it’s true?” We’ve heard and seen this question many times in the past few years. There are also some who say that while they read something in the Quad-Cities Daily...
View ArticleWhat's in a Name?
We receive numerous e-mails each day. Many are in thanks for covering a specific subject, and some ask us to continue to follow up on a specific story. If we have any new readers joining us today, let...
View ArticleWhy is the Colbert Heights Elementary School Principal in the Crosshairs?
Why is the Colbert Heights Elementary School Principal in the Crosshairs?A Guest CommentaryRecently, a Sports Illustrated article named Alabama’s Coach Nick Saban to their “Most Disliked People in...
View ArticleLauderdale Sheriff: Baker or Singleton?
Thank God and the FBI that Ronnie Willis will be leaving office soon. Lauderdale County voters have an opportunity to elect an honest, competent sheriff. So who?Two are running on the Republican...
View ArticleLauderdale Dem Candidates for Sheriff?
While there are only two Republican candidates for sheriff in Lauderdale County, there are six hopefuls on the Democratic ballot. All have various levels of experience. All have the minimum...
View ArticleMemorial Day 2014
Jim came back from Afghanistan with a wounded body. Joe came back from Afghanistan with a wounded mind. The two Shoals area men are now dead. Both died during the past year by their own hand, although...
View ArticleWill Olivis Be Voted Out?
We regularly compare candidates for various offices and make recommendations. Two years ago, we did just that in the Colbert County School System race for superintendent. We looked at the...
View ArticleAnd What of Jeff Burbank?
Jeff Burbank is the current principal at the Colbert County alternative school. Earlier this week, the board of education transferred him to a classroom position at Colbert County High School for the...
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Muslims Get Three Wives; Augie Hendershot Gets Five?
Just as important as my qualifications, is the fact that I am a man grounded by my faith. I value my integrity and my service to the people.- Augie HendershotWhy Is This Man Smiling?Family values?...
View ArticleA Few Hastily Chosen Words
No, Candidate for High Sheriff, your ex-wife (you say first, everyone else says second), is NOT responsible for killing your dead son. If you feel this way, you are indeed too mentally deranged to...
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Jack O'Lantern Farms Boycotts Shirey Ice Cream
Selectively Civic Minded?In the early years of our blog, we often showcased local businesses. As does our good friend OB, we believe in keeping our money here in the Shoals when possible. After...
View ArticleVoting Tuesday?
Here's a few things to think about:1. Colbert County Sheriff? We endorse Frank Williamson in the Democratic primary. He's the better man. 'Nuff said.2. Lauderdale County Commission Place 1 - D.C....
View ArticleWhat Will Montgomery & Burbank Do Now?
It’s official that Colbert County Supt. Anthony Olivis wants to transfer Bob Montgomery to the alternative school. The salary may be the same, but obviously the working conditions bear no similarities....
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