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Florence Woman found dead on Sherrod Ave

NEWS ALERT FLORENCE

POLICE CONDUCT DEATH INVESTIGATION AFTER BODY FOUND ON PORCH

Authorities are conducting a death investigation after a woman was found dead on the porch of a home on Sherrod Avenue.

According to Florence Police, dispatch received a call at approximately 7:30 AM Monday about a person asleep or passed out on […]

Enrich, Educate, Empower

Animal Abuse Case Continued

NEWS ALERT TUSCUMBIA

ANIMAL CONTROL FILES SUIT IN COLBERT DISTRICT COURT SEEKING TO COMPEL ANIMAL ABUSE SUSPECT CATLEDGE TO PAY FOR HOUSING AND CARE OF CONFISCATED DOGS

On Thursday, Colbert, animal services filed a petition for a hearing in Colbert County District Court through their attorney, James Marks, against Debra Jane Catledge, 63, who […]

The Shorty Price Story

By Steve Flowers

Alabama has had its share of what I call “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful of all these perennial “also ran” candidates was Ralph “Shorty” Price. He ran for governor every time. His slogan was “Smoke Tampa Nugget cigars, drink Budweiser beer and vote for Shorty Price.”

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Apartment Fire in Muscle Shoals

NEWS ALERT MUSCLE SHOALS

QUICK ACTION BY FIREFIGHTERS PREVENTS SPREAD OF APARTMENT FIRE

On Saturday, the Muscle Shoals Fire Department responded to an apartment fire at Williamsburg Apartments in Station One’s district. Thanks to quick response times, firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and prevent any further damage to surrounding units. There were […]

Trunk or Treat!!!

Trunk and treat is near in Killen… If you would like to join in and do a display. There a COMPETITION on BEST DECORATIVE DISPLAY. You can hit me up here on Facebook messenger or email ,address at bottom of the page.Hope to see a lot of display . See you there please like […]

Job Fair at Helen Keller Hospital

EVENT ALERT MUSCLE SHOALS

WHAT: HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL HIRING SPOOKTACULAR JOB FAIR

WHERE: NWSCC PATRIOT CENTER GYM located at 259 George Wallace Boulevard in Muscle Shoals

WHEN: FRIDAY OCTOBER 13, 2023 10am until 2 pm

Door Prizes and Treat Bags

On the Spot Hiring

Sign On Bonuses Available for RN LPN MLT MT RT

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Halloween Festival!

EVENT ALERT TUSCUMBIA

WHAT: 1st ANNUAL COLBERT SHERIFFS HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL with free Hot Dogs ,drinks, Face Painting and Halloween Bags for the kids

WHEN: TUESDAY OCTOBER 31st, 2023 at 5 pm until 8:30 pm

WHERE: COLBERT COUNTY COURTHOUSE LAWN located at 201 North Main Street in Tuscumbia

WHO: EVERYONE IS INVITED

CALL 256-383-0741 or […]

Deadly Train Accident in Sheffield

NEWS ALERT SHEFFIELD

AUTHORITIES RELEASE NAME OF DECEASED PEDESTRIAN HIT BY TRAIN

Authorities have released the name of the man who succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a train last Thursday at the Montgomery Avenue and 1st Street rail crossing.

According to Colbert County Coroner Justin Gasque, Brian Eugene Wellington, 41, was […]

Florence Man Arrested for Endangering a Child

NEWS ALERT FLORENCE

FLORENCE MAN ARRESTED AFTER USING CHILD AS A HUMAN SHIELD

On Saturday, at approximately 3 PM, Florence Police Officers responded to the 1900 block of Holiday Drive to a domestic violence call. The complainant advised she, and her boyfriend had gotten into a fight. The boyfriend, Christopher Borquez had left with […]

Rick Revel, That Muscle Shoals Sound

Rick Revel, though a native of Paris, TN, has a prominent place in The Shoals area. His newest song release, “That Muscle Shoals Sound”, features the iconic Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, his incredible journey, and the admiration he had for Jimmy Johnson and The Swampers.

Revel got his start in the music scene at […]

Florence Police Officer Arrested

NEWS ALERT FLORENCE

FPD POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Florence police released information on one of their social media accounts concerning the arrest of one of their officers.

The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023, at approximately 7:30pm, where Florence Police Officer Javen Tyrese Pillar, 24, was involved in a domestic […]

Trunk or Treat At MSPD

Muscle Shoals Police Department is having the Annual Trunk or Treat on October 31st

MSPD 7th Annual Trunk or Treat at the Muscle Shoals Police Department.

Avalon Ave & Gusmus Ave

Tuesday, October 31st 5pm-8pm

Come out and enjoy this family friendly evening.

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Missing

Have you seen this man?

Alabama will have New Congressional Districts

It’s official and final, Alabama will elect our seven member congressional delegation under new lines next year. The federal court has spoken. The special master drawing the lines has acted and the final omnipotent power, the U.S. Supreme Court, has concurred and confirmed the decision. It is over.

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Arson Suspect Arrested

Florence Police Department arrested Malcolm Allen Monday after he allegedly assaulted his mother with a hammer before setting fire to the apartment they were in.

Malcolm Allen, 39, is charged with second-degree domestic violence and arson at an apartment complex on Darby Drive in Florence.

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Animal Cruelty Suspect Arrested

NEWS ALERT BARTON

ANIMAL CRUELTY SUSPECT ARRESTED ON MORE CHARGES

A Barton woman arrested on Sunday for multiple counts of animal cruelty was re-arrested on Tuesday evening. According to Colbert county sheriff Eric Balentine, Debra Jane Catledge, 63, of 13330 US Hwy 72 in Barton, was rearrested around 7:30 pm for failing to burn […]

Indicted by Grand Jury

NEWS ALERT TUSCUMBIA

ACCUSED MURDERER AND DRUG TRAFFICKER NOW CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE

An accused murderer and drug trafficker that was arrested last week by drug agents has had more charges added. This time the charge is for child abuse.

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Deadly car crash in Russellville

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 […]

Police Identify Suspect in Homicide

NEWS ALERT SHEFFIELD

POLICE IDENTIFY SUSPECT IN TUESDAY’S HOMICIDE

Sheffield police have developed a suspect in the murder of Thomas Hairrell, 64, who was fatally shot Monday night at a duplex on West Montgomery Avenue in Sheffield.

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