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 COLBERT COUNTY- A body was found around noon on Wednesday off of Jarmon Lane in rural Colbert County. According to Colbert County Sheriff Frank Williamson, the body was found in a wooded area off of Jarmon Lane by some rabbit hunters. When asked if the body is that of a male or female, Williamson replied  TUSCUMBIA– Colbert County Commissioner-elect Tyrus Mansell is set to be sworn in on Wednesday, November 11th at the Colbert County Courthouse. Mansell, who represents District #2, handily defeated incumbent David Black in the Republican Primary with a platform of honest and truthful government, for the position. The oath of office will be administered immediately after the commission meeting that evening.  FLORENCE—Kith Kitchens, an established cabinet manufacturer in Alabama, announced plans to invest approximately $11 million to open a new manufacturing facility in Florence, AL. This high-quality cabinetry producer will create 131 new full-time jobs at their new facility in the Shoals. Continue reading 131 NEW JOBS COMING TO FLORENCE The Shoals’ own Spooner Oldham has been elected into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, according to MusicRow Magazine.  FLORENCE – Andy Betterton officially was sworn in as mayor Monday morning, as were each of the six-member City Council members.  FLORENCE- Joel Anderson, a member of the Anderson family businesses that is known for its business success and civil-minded spirit, died Monday. Anderson, who was a friend to the Shoals area, died at his home around 5:30 pm Monday of natural causes. Anderson had served on many positions in the community throughout the years. He was a member of the Board of Directors at Fist Southern Bank, which has an extensive biography of him on its website.  FORD CITY – Authorities have arrested a Florence man in connection with the Sunday night fire at Ace Hardware & Beverage on the corner of River Rd. and County Line Rd. in Ford City. Continue reading MAN ARRESTED FOR ARSON IN FORD CITY FIRE FLORENCE- Lauderdale County authorities have arrested a Florence man on felony child abuse charges. Lauderdale County Investigators say, Thomas Wayne Mitchell, 27, of 114 N. Main Street, Florence, was arrested for child abuse after he was indicted by a Lauderdale County Grand Jury in August. Mitchell was released from the Lauderdale County Detention Center on a $15,000 bond.  BARTON– FreightCar America announced today around 4 pm that they will be closing the Barton plant, phasing out all 600 plus jobs. This is probably the worst news the Shoals area has probably received economically in quite some time. Continue reading 600 JOBS GOING TO MEXICO AS FREIGHTCAR CLOSES DOORS TUSCUMBIA–Mayor Kerry Underwood merged his accounting firm with King, Leigh, and Associates in 2019 following his 2016 mayoral win. Tuscumbia, along with many other cities, relied on the services of King, Leigh, and Associates to complete the city’s annual financial audits, prompting Underwood to scout another agency to handle the city’s contract once a merger was deemed imminent. Continue reading Tuscumbia mayor moves city contract to avoid personal conflicts MONTGOMERY — A woman convicted of a 1988 Sheffield murder had parole denied this week, authorities said.  FLORENCE – Officials at the University of North Alabama anticipate a record enrollment for Fall 2020 thanks to a four percent growth from Fall 2019; the news comes despite ongoing challenges related to the global pandemic. “Like many other colleges and universities, UNA was also affected by the pandemic, but, unlike many of those other institutions, this University is seeing an increase in enrollment among most of its student populations, including our online and graduate students,” said UNA President Dr. Ken Kitts. “This year’s success is a credit to the hard work among those on this campus, especially Admissions Director Julie Taylor and her team, along with many others.” Continue reading UNA Anticipates Record Enrollment for Fall 2020 MONTGOMERY- Parole was granted for three inmates serving time for local crimes and denied for another, authorities said.  An inmate serving 28 years for local theft and burglary convictions had parole denied Thursday by the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, authorities said.  MUSCLE SHOALS – DURA Automotive Services announced this week a $59 million investment in an industry that will hire 279 workers.  FLORENCE, AL – Ron Patterson has been named the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of North Alabama. With this promotion, Patterson leads a new division on campus dedicated to furthering the University’s mission of being a diverse and inclusive institution. “Mr. Patterson has a long history of leadership at UNA, having come to campus in 2016 to lead our Enrollment Management area and serving as the Chief Enrollment Officer and as the Assistant to the President for Diversity,” said UNA President Ken Kitts. “Creating this division, and having Ron as the vice president of it, will allow for growth and evolution of our mission as a regional institution that takes diversity, equity, and inclusion seriously.” Continue reading Patterson Named Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  HODGES– Two Franklin County parents were arrested on Sunday and charged with the death of their three-year-old son. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, they received a call of an unresponsive 3-year-old in a car on Church Street in Hodges at around 4 pm on Sunday. Continue reading PARENTS ARRESTED IN DEATH OF CHILD FLORENCE – An off-duty Florence police officer died in a wreck overnight, officials said.  MONTGOMERY- Unemployment in the Shoals fell to 7.9 percent in June, according to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Labor.  FLORENCE – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has offered to provide an accredited sanctuary for Leo III following the death of Una. |
 
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