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Traffic stop leads to foot chase and trafficking charge

Demarious Leon Bates

FLORENCE–Police have arrested a Muscle Shoals man for trafficking marijuana. According to investigators, Demarious Leon Bates, 36, was arrested after police officers conducted a traffic stop for Failure to Signal. The vehicle stopped on N. Franklin St. in East Florence. The driver, Bates, fled on foot. The Officer pursued Bates […]

Florence man arrested after concerned citizen called police

David Baskins

FLORENCE–Police arrested a Florence man on multiple new charges and outstanding warrants after a concerned citizen made a call to the police department.

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Seasoning tips to help you savor a great grilling season

(BPT) – Flowers are blooming, days are longer and temperatures are much warmer – you can probably recognize all the signs that grilling season has arrived! But do you know how to best season all the fresh foods you’ll grill this summer?

Sure, a dash of salt and pepper may be all you need […]

Congressman Mo Brooks: President Trump misled into making endorsement

 

US Congressman Mo Brooks

HUNTSVILLE- Senate candidate Mo Brooks is sounding off after President Trump endorsed his opponent Luther Strange for the Senate seat.

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WILLIS PLEASED WITH RUNNING TEST RESULTS

FLORENCE, Ala. — University of North Alabama Head Football Coach Chris Willis said he was pleased with what he saw on Tuesday from his more than 100 student-athletes that took part in the team’s running test prior to the start of fall practice.

“Overall I was pretty pleased and thought we looked good,” Willis […]

President Donald J. Trump endorses Luther Strange for Senate seat

Senator Luther Strange

 

WASHINGTON D.C.–President Donald J. Trump has just endorsed Senator Luther Strange in the special election Senate race to permanently fill the Senate seat opened by Jeff Session’s appointment to US Attorney General.

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Glenn Campbell dead at 81

Legendary Country music singer and guitar virtuoso Glen Campbell died today at the age of 81. Campbell was born in Delight, Arkansas in 1936.

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To celebrate today’s grand opening Taziki’s donates to Room in the Inn Shoals

FLORENCE–A new Taziki’s Mediterranean Café will open in Florence on Tuesday at 247 Cox Creek Parkway. This will mark the 17th Taziki’s location in Alabama.

To celebrate the grand opening, Taziki’s is making a donation to ‘Room in the Inn Shoals,’ an interfaith, community-based partnership that provides food and shelter to homeless during the […]

Suspected theft duo surrenders after Crimes Stoppers video airs

Jacob Allen Cook

FLORENCE–Two men turned themselves in after CrimeStoppers video aired. Detectives tell the Shoals Insider that on July 9th the two offenders reportedly used a mislaid credit card at a local Walmart without the permission of the owner.

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COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS UPHOLDS LAUDERDALE COUNTY MURDER CONVICTION

 

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday upheld the murder conviction of Shannon Ray Johnson. Johnson, 48, was convicted in Lauderdale County Circuit Court in January 2017 for the murder of Keith Barnett, 22.

Evidence presented at trial stated that between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. on July 29-30, 2000, […]

Barrett named LaGrange Eminent Scholar

Doug Barrett Ph.D.

FLORENCE, Ala.- University of North Alabama College of Business Dean Gregory Carnes is pleased to announce that Dr. J. Doug Barrett has been appointed as the LaGrange Eminent Scholar of Business. Barrett will continue to serve as the Department Chair of Economics and Finance and as the Director of the […]

Florence woman arrested in stabbing incident

Jasmine Rowell

FLORENCE–Jasmine Rowell, 32, of Florence was arrested yesterday and charged with Domestic Violence Assault 2nd. The case stems from a domestic incident that took place on South Richards St in East Florence. At 12:15pm on 8/6/17 officers responded to S Richards St to an assault call. When officers arrived the victim […]

Crash claims life of Town Creek man

LAUDERDALE COUNTY– A two-vehicle crash at 3:30 p.m. today, Aug. 5, has claimed the life of a Town Creek man. Michael Wayne Montgomery, 34, was killed when the 1993 Honda motorcycle he was operating collided with a 1997 Ford F-250.

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One fatality in fiery Lauderdale County crash

LAUDERDALE COUNTY– A single-vehicle crash at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, has claimed one life. The unidentified driver was killed when the GMC pickup they were driving left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences […]

Brooks Welcomes Endorsement of Premier Conservative Organization, Senate Conservatives Fund

US Congressman Mo Brooks

Huntsville, AL- Today, the Senate Conservatives Fund endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) in the Alabama Special Election for United States Senate. Senate Conservatives Fund is a national, grassroots organization that promotes conservative policies and helps elect conservative candidates.

In support of its endorsement, the SCF said, “We are very […]

Senate Confirms Town as U.S. Attorney for North Alabama

U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town

BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed Jay E. Town as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Town was in the first wave of U.S. Attorneys nominated by President Donald J. Trump and is one of the first three to be confirmed by the Senate. He […]

A happy pet is a hydrated pet

(BPT) – It’s a warm summer day – the sun is shining, the sky is blue and the scent of blooming flowers fills the air. As a pet owner, you’re probably planning to take your dog on a walk, maybe even several. Meanwhile, your cat has found that sunny space underneath the windowsill.

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Outward signs of aging in your pet and how to take action

(BPT) – It seems like just yesterday you brought her home and made her a part of the family. If you own a cat or dog, you have fond memories of your furry family member from day one.

Fast forward to today. Just like with people, age sometimes creeps up slowly on pets. Every […]

NW-SCC student, Heath Dixon of Rogersville receives Rees Scholarship for HVAC program

Heath Dixon

MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. – Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) student, Heath Dixon, of Rogersville, AL, received a Rees Scholarship award for $2,000 to further his education as he pursues a career in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC).

Dixon, a sophomore at NW-SCC, is currently majoring in HVAC and minoring in Electrical Technology. […]

Florence duo arrested on forgery and theft charges

Deidre Moore

FLORENCE–Authorities have arrested Donnie Vandiver and Deidre Moore after they reportedly were found to have used some stolen checks for purchases at three local businesses.

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