Shoals Insider

NEWS ALERT RUSSELLVILLE

MOTHER AND SON DIE IN TWO-VEHICLE CRASH

Authorities tell Shoals Insider that a mother and son died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night.

Russellville Police Chief Chris Hargett has identified the deceased as Jennifer Lachell Fretwell,34, and her son, Austin Jase Fretwell, 11, as the two victims who died in the crash.

Roads and bridges have been vital to Alabama since its creation.  This is probably true of most states; however, it has been especially true for Alabama for several reasons.  First of all, we are a large state, geographically.  Most metropolitan areas are a good many miles from the State Capitol in Montgomery.

NEWS ALERT FLORENCE

FLORENCE WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES

On Friday, agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on the 4000 block of County Road 6 in Lauderdale county due to the drug dealing activities of one of the occupants in the residence. This is according to police.

NEWS ALERT SHEFFIELD

ALL CLEAR GIVEN AT SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH

Authorities have given the all clear for students to return to classes after being evacuated to a secure location Tuesday morning after a bomb threat.

NEWS ALERT FLORENCE

FLORENCE MAN ARRESTED IN MULTI-AGENCY DRUG BUST

On Monday, agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force were monitoring a business for drug activity just outside of the city limits of Lexington in Lauderdale County. While monitoring the business, agents observed a vehicle pull up and the driver got out. The driver went to a car and retrieved something by a car. The driver then picked up a package outside of the business and then left.

MISSING!! Ok guys. I need EVERYONES help! As many of y’all know my husband Joe, is at the Lifehouse in Alabama and has been there a few months now. I spoke with him yesterday and he seemed fine except his last message that said “until next time, keep your fork, love you”. Found out at lunchtime today that He is MISSING from Tuscambia, Alabama, and the guys at Lifehouse last saw him around 3 pm yesterday which was around the time he sent that last message. He has no phone, no anything really that im aware of, and no one has heard from him. I called this afternoon and filed a missing persons report. I should hear from them again soon, but in the meantime share this spread the word, pray, and PLEASE let me know if you know anything. Thanks so much and love y’all! Call me if you have any info! 225-390-0519

How many of us have enjoyed the Old Railroad Bridge growing up, taking walks, snapping beautiful photos, even a simple stroll with their loved ones? If you live in The Shoals, probably most of us. Colbert County and members of the Quad Cities have selected The Railroad Bridge a project for RiverLine’s Community Planning Initiative program.

The foods we buy from grocery stores these days are loaded with all sorts of chemicals that can wreak havoc on our health. It’s a real concern, and we need to be aware of the dangers lurking in our shopping carts. Here we will discuss some practical tips on how to avoid these harmful substances.

NEWS ALERT TUSCUMBIA

MUSCLE SHOALS MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE

Authorities have arrested a Muscle Shoals man on sexual abuse charges after he was indicted by a Colbert County grand jury.

NEWS ALERT TUSCUMBIA

FLORENCE WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES

On Wednesday September 13, the Tuscumbia Police Department received a call of potential drug activity at a Hotel located on Highway 72 in Tuscumbia.