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Where is Russellville in All This?
The TimesDaily continues to publish much needed articles about urban blight and renewal--bully for them. So far there have been stories about Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia...even Muscle Shoals, but...
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Dewey the Dip Dumbs it Down
Lauderdale County Commision Chariman Dewey Mitchell, who wants to dip into the proceeds from the sale of the old Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter to the tune of 50% while not paying 50% of the...
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Fighting Over the Grinch Costume
What started out as a fun Halloween gathering for North Alabama big wigs turned into a free-for-all earlier today. Apparently not enough communication went into the preparations for this meeting of...
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Who's Who Tonight?
With the weather outside, the only sensible way to celebrate Halloween this year is inside. Those more formal parties call for more elaborate costumes, and we hear that several have gone all out this...
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Who Houses the Homeless?
The Alabama Department of Transportation wants to do away with a Huntsville camp for the homeless. Some DOT bigwigs want to built a new camp for the (mostly) men who live under bridges in the Madison...
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Criminal Appeals & Appealing Criminals
Attorneys for Hershel Dale Graham presented their arguments for a retrial in Graham's manslaughter conviction last Wednesday. Franklin County Judge Terry Dempsey has taken the matter under advisement...
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Illegal Arrest of Blogger?
"Legal Schnauzer" After Alleged Arrest BeatingNot all political blogs are equal. Our own blog does not report on the real or alleged marital infidelities of elected officials, or anyone else, unless...
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What Next for Lyndsey Brooke Grindol?
Lyndsey Brooke Grindol now faces a January 13th trial date. Charged with child abuse, Grindol could face a year in prison for the alleged attack that left her then 19 month-old daughter Madilynn with a...
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Thelma Resigns!
Long time readers and critics of Cherokee government know Thelma--whose last name has changed from time to time. If you're not familiar with the one-time diva of the Cherokee Town Council, here are...
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Help Our Country, Help UNA, Help Yourself
The University of North Alabama's ROTC program has had a reprieve. The long-time fixture at the university is now on probation. The army isn't for everyone, but if you have any inclination to serve...
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Let's Talk Some Real Turkeys
It's November, so what's more apt than some turkey talk. No, we're not going to discuss fowl, but something...someone...foul. If you haven't read any news today, here's an interesting update:Sonny...
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Who is James K. Pharr & Just What Does He Know?
A few readers have asked us about Vina High School Principal James K. Pharr and how much he knew of at least two sex scandals in his school. Obviously, we can't say what Pharr knew...or to use the old...
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What's "An American Test?"
How the U.K. Handles ItBoth liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans have claimed victory in the recent settlement of Alabama's new immigration legislation, a fact that has precipitated much...
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"He's No Coach" and We Agree
Randy HesterOur blogs on accused Vina coach Sonny Tibbs and coach/principal James Pharr brought scads of e-mails to our inbox. Many contained personal statements (even attacks) concerning the two Vina...
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Resolve to Honor Our Veterans 365 Days a Year
Unlike those remembered on Memorial Day, those honored on Armistice/Veterans Day are with us yet. Many need our help to navigate lives that are torn apart by war. Let's resolve to remember our veterans...
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Sonny Tibbs Given Two Weeks to Resign
Tibbs' Booking Photo at TopFirst, a letter from an individual familiar with the situation at Vina High School:I'd like for you or someone to ask the question as to why Tibbs was put on paid leave. The...
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Teacher-Student Sex is More Than a Molehill
It would be very easy to start out with a joke, but as one reader pointed out, problems at Vina are far more serious than losing a few ball games. Yet another reader sent us a Facebook posting in which...
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Runnin' Wild in Franklin County
Running wild, lost control.Running wild, mighty bold.Feeling gay, reckless too,Carefree mind all the time, never blue.Always going, don't know where,Always showing..I don't care!Don't love nobody, it's...
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The rumors are true: Greg Aziz IndictedPreviously from our site: Off Shore Bank AccountsAnd it's only taken three years...The Staff at Shoalanda Speaks
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Vina High Student Victims Were Best Friends
Gary WilliamsWhen asked about the two current teacher sex scandals at Vina High School, Franklin County Superintendent Gary Williams replied, "I don't know how things like this happen." Perhaps that's...
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