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Congrats, David Bradley/They're Doing What in Rogersville?
Lauderdale County Judge Gil Self has refused to order a second recount of ballots cast in the Florence city council race between Hermon Graham and David Bradley. Mr. Bradley is now officially the next...
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Musings from a Reader/Who Owns What?
From a faithful reader:Great blog! I very much enjoy reading it every week, and daily when time permits. Occasionally, you provoke a thought or two and thought I might share or at least minimally...
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Ronda Hood for Colbert Commission/Sheffield Police
From Ronda Hood: It is my desire to represent the citizens of Colbert County District 2 as County Commissioner. I feel that I can bring a new perspective and experience to the Commission and pledge to...
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Florence District One Is Pivotal
Pictured above is District One in Florence. Note the size; while the region is certainly gerrymandered, it extends from Fairgrounds Road south to nearly the Tennessee River. It obviously covers a...
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Florence Mayor?
Florence mayor Mickey Haddock is completing his first term in office. He will happily tell you much he has done. Let's look at some things he has...and hasn't done...that he won't mention:* Failed, for...
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Guns & Liquor: How School Policies Differ
Liquor/Lottery, Chicago & the Puppy DogBy: The Midnight RiderLiquor & LotterySholanda Speaks recently ran an article about a Liquor Store advertising and/or endorsing a school. It got the Rider...
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Amazon Tax/Submissions
In the “You Can’t Hide from the Taxman” department, beginning in 2017, your Amazon purchases will cost you more, as in 8% more if you live in Alabama. The new source of revenue is expected to generate...
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A Word from Steve Modas/Lucky to be Alive?
From Mr. Steve Modas in answer to a blog post by Rogersville Rose:My name is Steve Modas; most people just call me Big Steve. I appreciate the chance Shoalanda Speaks has given me to respond to an...
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What Motivated Mickey Haddock to Sponsor the Fireworks Law?
The Anderson family of Florence contributes to many politicians and political causes. We haven’t checked to see if any Andersons have contributed to Steve Holt or Susan Goode, but it’s highly probable...
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Our National Anthem/Tuten to Defend Dillard?
National Anthem, The Panty Tree Again & Contacting the RiderBy: The Midnight RiderNational AnthemCivil WarWorld War IWorld War IIKorean WarVietnam WarDesert ShieldDesert StormWar on TerrorismYou...
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Why is Robert DeShawn Childers Missing?
For those not aware of Robert DeShawn Childers’ story:Shawn Childers Missing* Childers’ father purchased a house and land at a Lauderdale County tax auction around 20 years ago.* The elder Childers...
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It May Be the Age of Social Media, But the Old Adages Still Apply
From a reader:"Don't Throw the Baby Out With the Bathwater" I've heard that a lot in my lifetime. It's great advice. So is "Act in haste, repent at leisure." Often they go hand in hand. What sounds...
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Dynasties?/Football!
Dynasties: good or bad? Obviously they can be either. Some time ago an article in the TimesDaily commented on the Heflin political dynasty in Alabama, as well as the Jordan political dynasty in...
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We're Bringing Neiman Marcus & Harrod's to Florence
Yes, we at Shoalanda are arranging for mega department stores Neiman Marcus and Harrod’s to come to Florence. How are we doing this? Simply because Florence deserves these stores; they should be ours....
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Quietly Understanding Mayor Mickey Haddock
From Mayor Mickey Haddock:Many times you only get ONE CHANCE to get it right. While some have chosen to publicly chastise the timeline, and am sure will continue to do so, many more have quietly...
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The Truth of the Donald Tipper Plea Deal
Judge Dennis Odell of Madison County heard motions for the Donald Tipper rape/sodomy case at the Lauderdale County Courthouse this morning. Tipper’s attorney, Billy Underwood, argued that allegations...
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Sex Offender or Not?/Humble Apologies
Will Donald Tipper be required to register as a sex offender or not? Yesterday we stated he would be based on this document:Now attorney Billy Underwood informs us that Tipper accepted what’s called a...
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New Childers Info/Hammer Down Anniversary
While initial reports indicated Robert DeShawn Childers was last seen on Monday morning, September 19th, it’s currently being reported that his last definite sighting was on Saturday afternoon,...
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Grimes Says Mickey Haddock is Dirty!
Did you hear the one about the tourism board member, two mayors, and an elephant walking into a bar? No? Well, you should just in case it’s true. We do know at least part of it is true.Florence tourism...
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News from the Midnight Rider/Who Writes These Blurbs?
Pizza/Minimum Wage, The Puppy, & ClownsRecently, there have been news articles about McDonald’s Employees wanting $15.00 per hour for wages. While the Rider thinks the current Minimum Wage is too...
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