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Eubanks & Sak Don't Pull their Punches
Monday's special Florence City Council meeting could have been billed as an off-label sparring match. If you haven't heard, the council voted 4-1 to provide Florence businessman Eugene Sak with a 20...
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Reader Riffs: Jackie Hendrix
This is the first in a series of reader comments on various local issues:Wait, so Jackie says trust him and owns Party Pros? What honestly else has he done in 6 months?This has ZERO to do with his...
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Is the Florence Public Library for Only Certain People?
Michael White is a community activist and frequent speaker at Florence City Council meetings. He is also the head of Vote 'Em All Out and had attempted to bring some citizens together at the Florence...
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The Latest Banned from UNA
The month of February saw a new member added to the "banned" at the University of North Alabama. Christopher T. Maples has become the latest to garner a trespass notice from our local university.The...
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All Those Silver Spoons at the Florence City Council
A reader has commented on another reader's comment. She wanted us to know that Jackie Hendrix wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth. What does that mean exactly?Here's one take:The phrase "born...
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How Much is That Doggie in the Shelter?
Often we're asked the price of adoption from Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services. The regular fee is $85.00; however, there are specials from time to time. To be sure, you need to call 256-760-6676.Is...
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Ricky Pickett: Back in the Race
Ricky Pickett, retired engineer, has announced he's back in the Florence mayoral race. We're still seven weeks away from qualifying, so the contenders can still change, but at this point, we also...
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Mr. Peabody Has Nothing on the Lauderdale County Commission
We know...you don't own it. Or maybe you do, but just don't care. Or maybe you do and are "working on it." Sorry, guys, this isn't enough.After the recent rains and flooding, the road isn't safe....
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Why Won't Andy Mow the Lawn?
We all remember when Florence mayor Andy Betterton refused to clear ice-covered roads leading to the shelter - all two blocks of Robertson Road from Chisholm. Florence Mayor Andy Betterton Refuses to...
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These Trains "Have an Agenda"
At approximately 2:30 this afternoon, Sheffield was besieged by three trains (the first one stopped), blocking all three crossings in the City on the Bluff...or is that the Center of the...
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Makin' Whoopee in Lauderdale County Schools Has Gotten "Embarrassing"
There was a time when "makin' whoopee" in high school usually involved a few soul kisses between the quarterback and a cheerleader. These days it often involves a student and faculty/staff member.A...
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Missing: Austin Ashley
A 25 year-old Northwest Alabama man has been reported missing. According to his parents, Austin Elijah Ashley hasn't been seen in one week. He was last seen on Huntsville Road and may be traveling to...
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Tomorrow at the Florence Animal Shelter!
Who will get pie in his face tomorrow at the Florence Animal shelter? C'mon, surely you can think of someone deserving.On Wednesday, Kris from Jordan's Way will be at the shelter. It promises to be a...
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Do You Ever Wonder Where Belaki Is?
Last July, Muscle Shoals head baseball coach Blake Beck parted ways with the Colbert County school. The exact circumstances were never made public, but Belaki seems to have landed on his feet. He's...
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Jesse L. Payne ID'd as Lauderdale Shooter
Jesse L. Payne, a Lauderdale County husband and father, has been identified as the shooter in an early morning murder/suicide. Payne's father, Ralph L. Payne, has been identified as the 61 year-old...
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Phil Campbell Mayor Has Jumped Ship
There were rumors of restless natives on Tuesday night in Phil Campbell. At least half the City government took extra precautions and failed to show for the semi-monthly meeting that produced at least...
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Alabama 50501 is Here
It appears the edge of the UNA campus will be fun tomorrow. We suggest you avoid the area. If you're not sure what 50501 is, the organization states it want to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary...
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Who Did This at Lagrange?
Some little vandal really proved his stuff at Lagrange Cemetery. The ugly piece of snix not only defaced several graves, he got in an advertisement for the Prince of Darkness.If you know who painted...
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Get Your Billy Ray Simpson Brooms Here!
Who cares about Pickett, Tyler, McCoy, or Griffin? Ambassador Billy Ray Simpson has brooms for all the Florence ladies. It doesn't matter if you're black or white, there's no charge for one of his...
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John & Noah: Real Harvey Wahl Bangers!
John C. and Noah Leviticus Wahl are brothers living in Limestone County. The two Anabaptist political activists assist their family in running an extremely profitable butterfly farm, as well as...
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