To Link or Not to Link?/Screen Names?
We regularly link articles from other sites. Some weeks ago we linked an on-the-scene article from the Quad-Cities Daily. The article concerned a family hostage situation in Muscle Shoals. A reader...
View Article(An Edited) View from a Reader on Two Races
This missive from a friend is edited only to cut extraneous topics and to protect the writer's identity:Lauderdale Sheriff race:I know Rick, and have met Mr. Hendershot and know people that are...
View ArticlePhil Andrews' Policy Statement/Shannon Oliver
We received this from Mr. Phil Andrews, Republican candidate for Colbert County Sheriff: I understand you might have questions about my platform. For over 2 years I have talked to my friends, family,...
View ArticleA Reader Looks at Rick Singleton's Ad
From a reader on the Lauderdale race for sheriff:A Few Things To ConsiderI have a few points for the voters of Lauderdale County regarding our Sheriff’s candidates.Item #1 – Mr. Hendershot has been...
View ArticleThoughts on Andrews, Bedford, & More
First, we apologize to Phil Andrews for a "page" that was posted to our Facebook page. It was posted by a "Pete Wells" who has no other entries using this name. This is identical to one of Andrews'...
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More Endorsements/Question from Bailey
Today the TimesDaily endorsed Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey's opponent on the grounds that no one could be worse than she is. We're not making an endorsement, but we have an idea the state could certainly do...
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Trick or Treat: 2014 Elections
Yes, in four days, we'll all be getting more tricks than treats when the election results are announced. Many elections are a Hobson's choice for the voters. Use this weekend to learn all you can about...
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Colbert County Board of Education/ Words From Readers
Why does the Colbert Board want to close New Bethel School? Or is it only Anthony Olivis?500K In DebtWe have always regretted withdrawing our endorsement for Mr. Tuc Montgomery based on info sent from...
View ArticlePhil Andrews Shoots His Campaign in Foot
Phil Andrews, Republican candidate for Colbert County sheriff, shot himself and his party in the foot Saturday. He may have also taken Muscle Shoals mayor David Bradford with him.Andrews’ Fun FestThe...
View ArticleA Word About State Reps. (Scumbags?)
The election is tomorrow. Our fellow blogger D.K. has chastised us for not offering enough info on some elections which feature "scumbags." We will attempt to correct that.District 1: Greg Burdine or...
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Special: J. Redmon on Rick Singleton
This is in response to the gentleman that attempted to say that Singleton hadn't been a 'working cop' in a very long time. I'd like to know if this gentleman would consider a hospital administrator,...
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Traffic Cones & Police Cars
In the fall of 2010, a Lauderdale County commissioner filed ethics complaints against the EMA director. His ethical crime? Lending traffic cones for an instructor to use in a class which taught local...
View ArticleA Special Election Post by a Special Reader
Seriously people, we spend our days fussing about how things go wrong in our lives. Well this week, we have the chance to possibly make some things go right. I hope that in the last months you have...
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No Attorneys Were Hurt in the Making of this Blog
Yesterday, a regular contributor wrote:The beauty of blog spots are that they are open forums to any kind of antics, not like media outlets that have an obligation to verify a source's story.The reader...
View Article26 Votes? No One Knows for Sure...
We're going to start out with some words from our fellow blogger J. Redmon:The following Bedford quote is from the TD on Wednesday, November 5, 2014:"I am so proud of the positive race we ran, talking...
View ArticleAngel Trees, Red Hair, & Nebulous Hospitals
A reader has informed us that Florence Mall will no longer allow the Salvation Army angel trees to be erected in the mall. Apparently they are allowing no charitable endeavors to establish any kind of...
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The League of the Red Headed Educators
From a reader: With regards to the Muscle Shoals City Schools' student that was punished for daring to dye her hair: MSHS's principal alleges that this student's brilliant and vibrant hair color...
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Ethics Question No. 1: Roger Bedford
This question was sent from a reader:I understand Roger Bedford has occupied a position as State Senator for years and years while also, simultaneously, holding court in Russellville as the Municipal...
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A Second Look at Justin Matthew Green
We've recently had quite an upswing in comments about Justin Matthew Green. Apparently, he was indicted on stronger charges than which he was originally charged. These new comments and e-mails have...
View ArticleVeterans Day 2014
Today we salute all veterans. Thank you for serving our country. We know you don’t get the respect you deserve, even on your special day. So from all of us at Shoalanda Speaks, we offer you our...
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