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Lisa Singleton-Rickman Said WHAT about Judy Hood?
The TimesDaily's headline story today concerned the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Board. We decided to peruse it since the money spent on the board's retreat has resulted in criticism and we were...
View ArticleAre the Latest UNA Arrests Newsworthy?/Louie Dewayne Risner
A few days ago we linked a felony arrest of a UNA student in Athens (Lance Thornton). We joked he wasn't even a football player. The next day the Huntsville television stations and the TD reported on...
View ArticleEthics Question No. Two: The Clerk & the Cop
Before we examine our ethics question for today, we have a final rebuttal in the Singleton-Hendershot contest. Even though it was sent after the election, we believe it is worthwhile:Mr. Redmon, Thank...
View ArticleEthics Question 3: Roger Bedford, Etal.
Some things in life are taken for granted without much thought from the average Joe or Jane Citizen. Shoalanda herself will admit that she had never thought about today's topic until approximately two...
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To Parole or Not to Parole?/Amber Marie Wood
We have a corrected report from D.K.:Tammy Irons did NOT attend the parole hearing, but she did write a letter each time, and only way we would have known that Tammy Irons & other State Reps had...
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And Now for Something Entirely Different
Let's play match the celebrity to the rape:1. I survived the Nazis, lost my wife and unborn child to a cult murder, and make iconic films. No one cares that I a gave a 14 year-old girl champagne and...
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Does Quarterback Luke Wingo Get a Free Pass? Will Mark Linder Please Explain...
We would like some elucidation on this...Last week three UNA football players were arrested on misdemeanor alcohol charges:More UNA Footballers ArrestedThe Flor-Ala has stated: Linder said the players...
View ArticleContacting the NCAA?/Other Predicaments
We have not heard from Mark Linder concerning the discrepancy in UNA football team suspensions. We assume the first two young men have a good case for a lawsuit against the university if they so wish....
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Appeals Court Says Hershel Graham Is Guilty
A second round of appeals in the manslaughter conviction of Hershel Dale Graham has affirmed the original jury decision. Franklin County District Attorney Joey Rushing stated the next round of appeals,...
View ArticleAngels & Devils?
There's been much said about Angel Trees recently. At one time, the Salvation Army also erected a tree for nursing home patients. We haven't seen those recently. If you would like to help a senior...
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Readers Speak on UNA Thug Culture
First a very pertinent statement from a reader:Did you speak to the problems with Dee Liner in the summer before his senior year after being arrested twice in a matter of 2 weeks? Then, the deal last...
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Muscle Shoals: Thuggin'& Free Grills
From a Colbert County reader:Thought you should see the origin of the THUGGIN craze. Attached is the URBAN DICTIONARY explanation of Thuggin Thursday.The 2nd attachment is a picture taken in (Chad...
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Something (Fill in the Blank) This Way Comes
Something thoughtless this way comes: That would be Shoalanda who attributed the Ray Bradbury fantasy tale Something Wicked This Way Comes to Stephen King. We have read it and loved it, but obviously...
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A Special Post on Activities in the City of Muscle Shoals
We received this earlier today and believe it deserves to be published in full:CHAD HOLDEN - LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT & Muscle Shoals High School Principal.Why? Double Dipping? Who...
View ArticleOur Thoughts? Glad You Asked...
No matter that many can't seem to comprehend this, we don't always agree 100% with the guest blogs we publish. How do we personally feel about the Chad Holden photo?We don't feel these kids will become...
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Ronnie May Tarnishes His Legacy
We initially supported Jim Berryman for Colbert County Sheriff; after Frank Williamson defeated Mr. Berryman in the runoff, we offered our support to Mr. Williamson. During the days running up to the...
View ArticleReaders Speak on Tuscumbia Streets & Clueless Athletic Directors
Just how bad are Tuscumbia streets? From AC:I live in Tuscumbia. The streets are pathetic. Absolutely ridiculous. If you drive a new car, it will be total crap in a matter of months just from driving...
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Thanksgiving 2014
May Mr. Peabody and Sherman...Bring you flake rolls...From Culpepper's this holiday! Happy Thanksgiving from...The Staff at Shoalanda Speaks
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Some Words of Wisdom for Parents
1. Don't encourage your child to play with matches and gasoline simultaneously.2. Don't encourage your child to do Tai-Chi exercises in the middle of the interstate at midnight while wearing dark...
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Orange Tips & Gang Signs
Do all pellet guns, etc., require an orange tip to be legal? We've had some comment on this. In fact we've addressed this before, but here's what the law says as we understand it. Comments welcome.1....
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