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Happy Thanksgiving 2023
With rampant inflation, lack of leadership both nationally and locally, and threats of Russia and Hamas expanding their aggression, it's easy to forget to be thankful. Yet, here we all are with warm...
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Black Friday...or Giving Tuesday?
Sure it's nice to shop on Black Friday. Everyone needs to buy more, more, and more. Right? Or you could save your money to give on Tuesday, aka Giving Tuesday.The war in Ukraine continues, and Winter...
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Sheffield FINALLY Asks for Public Input
Press Release:The City of Sheffield is holding a public workshop to get input for its new Comprehensive Master Plan on Tuesday December 5 at 5:30 in the Courtroom at City Hall. Our new Comprehensive...
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Is Muscle Shoals Skating on Thin Ice?
From a Muscle Shoals reader:Muscle Shoals Mayor Mike Lockhart and the City Clerk Brittany Walker have done some good things, but it's beginning to look like the bad things are outweighing those. The...
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This is How to End Police Chases!
We've recently had two readers who favor police chases. We don't believe either is in law enforcement. Almost everyone else sees the downside of such chases. What's the intelligent alternative?A...
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Don't Like Humans? Here's Your Best Bet...
Don't want to give to any flea-infested humans? Don't want to have to pick through scores of dog and cat food on Amazon to find the right shelter gift?You're in luck! Florence-Lauderdale Animal...
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Buy a Toy Downtown on Thursday
If you work downtown, shop downtown, or just want to do a great deed, buy a toy and deliver it to the TimesDaily office Thursday by 5:00 p.m. The bin is in the lobby of the office on West Tennessee...
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Betterton Can't...But He Can...
For many years, Florence mayor Steve Holt visited the Florence-Lauderdale animal shelter regularly to be photographed with a dog and cat of the month, encouraging others to adopt. Sadly, our former...
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FLORENCE PARKS & RECREATION DECORATES THE DUMPSTER
The lighting of the Christmas lights at Wilson Park in downtown Florence was scheduled for December 1st. Each year the display grows more beautiful with thousands of lights and displays. This year...
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Aderholt Gets "A" for Ethics, Moore Gets "A" for Hypocrisy
The State of Alabama has seven representatives in the U.S. Congress, six of them Republicans. Of those six, five refused to vote to oust George Santos from the House. If you haven't been keeping up,...
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Know What You're Supporting
Over the years, we've published financial data showing the net worth of the Salvation Army. Perhaps the figures are just pixels on a screen to some. Why don't we look at some interesting...
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About Those Sheffield Property Values...
Want the most bang for your buck when you purchase a home? Who doesn't. Right now, property values in the Shoals are all over the place. If you're looking for a bargain, try Sheffield. The only...
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Here's a Quarter, Call Someone Who Cares
Santa Looks for a Meter with Time on ItA classic country music song by Travis Tritt. Also, a quarter for the pay phone is a thing of the past. But, thanks to Mayor Andy Betterton, a quarter for the...
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Flu & Basketball at Colbert Heights
According to some parents who have contacted us, the flu is raging at Colbert Heights High School, but the powers that be refuse to initiate long distance learning for a short period. We would like to...
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How the City of Florence Defends Parking Meters
Are parking meters worth it? This is how the City of Florence defends the usage of those ubiquitous urban muggers:No city, college, airport, hospital or other public institution is in business to make...
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Special: Holiday Fellowship Dinner
Again this year, Florence District 1 Councilwoman Kaytrina Simmons is hosting a Holiday Fellowship Dinner. Please join her on Sunday, December 10th, at the Handy Recreation Center. The...
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Guess Which School System is Leading the State in Reading
There's a Northwest Alabama school system leading the way in elementary reading proficiency with an almost 43% of students reading at or above desired levels. (Let that sink in that 43% is considered...
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Sheffield Master Plan Discussion Omits Inspiration Landing
The last time Sheffield's master plan was updated was 1979. For the math impaired, that means it's been 44 years since any serious thought was put into Sheffield's future, save for the regular get...
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"That's How We Spell It in Alabama"
How many times have you heard someone say they make up their own rules? Do you think these individuals are in line for a raise or a promotion? When inevitable layoffs come, who do you think will go...
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A Legitimate Take on Inspiration Landing
Perhaps many have heard the story of a store owner who took inventory of his stock. Most counts went something like this: Hmmm, I have two cans of peas in stock, but I really need 12, so I'll put down...
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