Clik here to view.
Does Sheffield Get a Bum Rap?
Several Sheffield citizens have written us concerning various problems in the town of Sheffield. It would appear to boil down to lack of funds to make necessary repairs, etc. If you haven't driven down...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Update on Justin Matthew Green
We have previously published two blogs on Justin Matthew Green: LinksAs more information has been made available, we wish to clarify some points and make some further observations:* The deceased...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Local Nepotism in Government
If two or more relatives work in the same government system, is it nepotism? In a small school district or town, it could simply be there was no one else qualified for the job.However, we know that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
'Tis the Season To Be Grumpy!
Get back, Grumpy Cat. Our readers are not happy either.From a reader on Muscle Shoals football: Things changed a lot when Scott Basden came on the scene. He pretty well demands center stage and calls...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Put a Little HASRA in Your Heart This Season!
Quick, Tell Shoalanda What You Want for Christmas!It's easy to say "Bah, humbug!" It's also easy to have good intentions. It's extremely easy to be so overcome with holiday chores that we forget to do...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Merry Christmas 2014
Merry Christmas to all our readers. We hope you have love, peace, and joy this holiday. May you find the prize in the plum pudding and kiss the one you love under the mistletoe!J. RedmonBailey...
View ArticleWho Abused 13 Month-Old Boy?
A 13 month-old Rogersville boy was recently taken to Athens Hospital for some serious injuries:Adam McKinneyNow McKinney has posted this on his Facebook page:Believe wat u wanna believe i know that im...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Liability? Might Be a Good Idea to Check
We recently mentioned possible liability concerning the use of trusties in a jail system. While it is supposedly impossible to sue a city or county in Alabama, rest assured it can be done...and plenty...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dick Jordan Speaks...on Tourism...Surprise
In today's TimesDaily, Lisa Singleton-Rickman's article on the latest Florence-Lauderdale Tourism news is informative...as far as it goes. We've commented before that any local official could state to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bid Laws/Angel Update
Robert GonceWe've seen several comments concerning the proposed Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Board contract with Mr. Robert Gonce. The problem with the contract in no way concerned Mr. Gonce's abilities...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What's Wrong in Cherokee Schools?
From "Frustrated Parent & Alumna of Cherokee" (edited to remove potentially libelous statements):Lets talk about the Colbert County Board of Education and their red headed step child--the Cherokee...
View ArticleThat Was the Year That Was: 2014
Our top stories for 2014:10. Sheffield Police: As bad as Russellville? Not yet.9. Angel Gieske finally arrested, but DHR marches on.8. Lauderdale Sheriff candidate attempts to redefine family values.7....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Happy New Year 2015!
We hope each of our readers is enjoying a peaceful, headache-free, New Year's Day. We realize that the feeling each of us gets on January 1st is purely psychological, but nevertheless we should take...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Colbert County School System – The New Gilligan’s Island?
Today we're presenting an excellent guest editorial. We know that all school systems in Alabama need more funding. You may criticize the Muscle Shoals City schools for excess spending on their football...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Anonymity & Whistle Blowing
We've had one Facebook comment we would like to address here:It is amazing to me that you print editorials that doing nothing but attack the Colbert County School System. If the person writing this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Oust Colbert County Supt. Anthony Olivis
Several have contacted us concerning the possibility of removing Anthony Olivis from his elected position. The easiest way would be to ensure he resigns under pressure. Would he?Simply acquire system...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Florence-Lauderdale Watchdogs!
This is a relatively new Facebook page. They are imparting some valuable information--information we have not been able to publish due to liability issues. As with anything you read, we encourage you...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Steve Eason to Coordinate City Projects?
Yes, it seems it's true that former Florence city clerk Steve Eason is the new coordinator for the city's capital projects. Exactly what that position entails, we have no idea. Eason was removed from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Muscle Shoals Schools & Non-Residents
A Guest Editorial:Muscle Shoals City School Superintendent Dr. Brian Lindsey and his Brother in Law, golfing buddy, cohort Dr, Dennis Conner who is the Non-resident, Attendance and Instructional...
View ArticleClik here to view.
To Our Friend in Paris/City of Muscle Shoals
For most of this blog's life, we've used Statcounter. One of the features of this service is to enumerate the geographic locations our readers come from. Often we have Shoals area residents traveling,...
View Article