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Another Negative Take on Muscle Shoals School Tax
The upcoming school tax referendum has certainly provoked some interesting comments. As has always been our policy, we will be happy to publish both pros and cons; however, we have not as yet received...
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Who Lives Where?
We've had several questions concerning where various Muscle Shoals school administrators and personnel live. We've asked a person who's in the know and received this list. Residents of Muscle Shoals...
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What's Wrong at Muscle Shoals Post Office?
USPS officials are mum on the Avalon Ave. Post Office closure, other than citing 'safety concerns'. OK. Let's examine some possible/plausable 'safety concerns':The building in question is too new for...
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Waterloo & Liars?
What would you do to save your school? Or could you care less? Like a displaced Cosmopolite in a Cafe', many in Florence now regret having no alma mater. So what if your school is still open, but the...
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Comedian, Con Man, or Confused?
From a regular reader:When Steve Holt became mayor of Florence he discovered the plans for the new animal shelter included a gift shop and a snack bar. Did he just say, "Oh, well, that's the plan....
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Rusty Water Pipe Goes on Tour
First a fable submitted by a reader:Why I Won't Give My Brother-In-Law Any More MoneyAbout three or four times a year my brother-in-law comes knocking at my door. He cries about how he's changed his...
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Meanwhile in...
Florence: The informants who told us the Stricklin-FloBama feud was settled were apparently wrong. It will be interesting to see what the next 60 days hold.Sheffield: The infamous vacant lot? It's...
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They Knew Aretha Well
Donald Trump: I knew Aretha well. She worked for me a few times.Brian Lindsey: I knew Aretha well. She supported the new property tax.Chester McKinney: I knew Aretha well. She was going to do a benefit...
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Will Rusty Come out of the Boiler Room?
The entire town of Muscle Shoals is agog over the prospect of an important announcement from Rusty Pipe, breakout star of the Trojan Trio. We're extremely fortunate to have an exclusive interview with...
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Where Will You Meet Your Waterloo?
Waterloo - to most it's where the British put paid to ol' Boney. If you're local, it might mean something else. We recently asked for information concerning supposed infractions at the western...
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"How Shall We Handle These Accusations?"
Human nature is a beautiful thing to behold...and a desperate one. We've had some interesting comments on our Waterloo football blog. Let's look at some Waterloo fan rebuttals:1. These aren't true...
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Let’s talk facts on the upcoming millage increase proposal and vote…In the Vote Yes pamphlet printed by Muscle Shoals School System, the following statements were made:1. A “NEW” elementary school...
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Central, Waterloo, & the Law of Averages
Several who have been attempting to defend any real or alleged actions by coaches at Waterloo High School have told us to look to Central for answers. Obviously, no conduct by Central High coaches has...
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Sheffield Struggles/Franklin Fails
From J. Redmon:Let's see: Sheffield's 'powers that be' can't seem to find common ground on hiring a new Chief of Police, can't seem to find the time to hire a new Court Clerk, can't find funds to do...
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Is There...
A Colbert County Building Department? The powers that be have told the Quad-Cities Daily that this department must approve plans for the new half-way house. Colbert County Corruption can find no such...
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Run, Ricky, Run!
What's in a name? Quite a bit if you're Sheffield police captain Ricky Joe Terry. For several weeks we've been getting input from citizens who had stories about Terry, but couldn't find the links or...
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Down Muscle Shoals Memory Sidewalk
Original Work of Art Entitled: Rusty Rebukes the Devil!THOUGHT I MIGHT BE THE ONLY ONE WHO REMEMBERED BUT FOUND OUT THAT’S NOT THE CASE…MANY FOLKS REMEMBER!!!Remember when Scott Basden became the...
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A Little Advice from Rusty
For 50 years, I worked every day without any thanks. Nor did I get attention, maintenance or appreciation for the thankless work I did. Like a worn out old shoe, I find that Superintendent Lindsey...
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Sheffield: An Inspiration?
From a Sheffield resident:http://www.timesdaily.com/news/sheffield-dump-cleanup-resumes-after-brief-delay/article_c240aeb9-25a0-5de8-8392-dccd47184525.htmlHow can there be “no digging” on a proposed...
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The Vote Is Fast Approaching
Can you match the pug to his prop? Okay, Pee Wee isn't much of a pug, but then neither is Roy or Brian. *****Just in from a Muscle Shoals parent (If you don't read anything else, read this):Can we...
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