In the vibrant community of The Shoals, we celebrate diversity, creativity, and the pursuit of happiness. It is time for us to challenge the norms and stereotypes that have confined us. This article aims to encourage and empower you, the women of The Shoals, to break down barriers in male-dominated industries. By breaking barriers and embracing these fields, we can create a more inclusive and prosperous future for ourselves and our community.
Patrol officers and investigators with the Tuscumbia Police Department arrested 2 people in conjunction with information received about possible drug distribution from a vehicle in the parking lot adjacent to a local hotel.
Welcome to Shoals Insider’s exclusive Q&A session with Bill Griffin, a dedicated individual who will be running for the esteemed position of mayor in beautiful Florence, Alabama. We asked Mr. Griffin the important questions to shed light on his plans for a brighter future. Without further ado, let’s dive into this conversation and get to know the person behind the campaign.
Question: Can you please introduce yourself to help us get an understanding about who you are personally?
Warrant: Failure to Abide by the Terms of his Bond Conditions; Theft of Property in the First Degree
Age: 50
Date of Birth: 02/19/1973
Sex: Male
Race: White
Height: 6’03”
Weight: 210
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Complexion: Light
Details of case: On July 7, 2021, Mr. Hall was arrested in Lauderdale County for the offense of Receiving Stolen Property in the First Degree. Mr. Hall was later released on bond and given conditions that he not be arrested or charged with any new offenses while under said bond. On May 25, 2023, Mr. Hall was arrested again in Wayne County, TN and charged with the offense of Conspiracy to Sell or Distribute Methamphetamines over 300 grams.
Three women died in a Sheffield crash that occurred early Saturday morning. Police say Jalisa Ricks, 35, Tia Wright, 27, and Tabitha Black, 28, were all three killed in the crash that occurred on Hatch Boulevard near Platos and the Quad Cities State Trooper Post. Officers say the vehicle was traveling north on S. Hatch Blvd. when it left the roadway and crossed over Ashe Boulevard in the air.
Jalisa Ricks and Tabitha Black reportedly worked at Glenwood Center in Florence and Tina Wright was a former employee at the assisted living facility.
Alabama State Troopers and Sheffield Police continue to investigate the crash.
In August of 2020, Yalrick Zeonsha Pride and Blake Joshwell Townsend were arrested and involved with the death of 3 year old Kaden Garner. Pride, now 23, was initially arrested for aggravated child abuse.
Florence Utilities is currently reporting approximately 15 people without power down from around 1,700 earlier Sunday afternoon. The utility company’s outage map shows that the outages are primarily centered in the city, near downtown Florence with smaller outages spread throughout Lauderdale county.
At 351 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over St. Florian, or near Florence, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include… Florence, Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Rogersville, Killen, Lexington, Courtland, St. Florian, Underwood-Petersville and North Courtland.
A marine-related incident occurred involving a single-vessel in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 12, and has claimed the life of a Iuka, Miss., man.
Bacteria pneumonia, medical concept, 3D illustration showing human lungs and close-up view of rod-shaped bacteria in lungs
NEWS ALERT SHOALS AREA
STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS TB TESTING FOR PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH POULTRY PLANTS
People who are working or who have worked with the poultry industry in Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, or Lauderdale counties from June 2022 to the present are asked to be screened for tuberculosis (TB). TB is a type of bacteria that is usually spread from one infected person’s lungs to another’s through activities such as talking or coughing. TB is not transmitted in food. People who are infected with TB can be very sick or may have no symptoms. TB is treated using antibiotics and is almost always cured. People infected with TB can also be offered a preventive treatment.
As natives of the beautiful Shoals area, we have all taken our kids to see the breathtaking fountain. Or maybe, taken a stroll along the pathways after date night that leave us in awe. Or seen a band play while sitting in a ballpark chair visiting with friends. Woodrow Wilson Park has memories for all of us.
No doubt you’ve all been enjoying this beautiful environment we have here in the Shoals area.
Whether you work outdoors or you’re just the outdoorsy type, if you spend a lot of time in the summer under the sun there are definitely a couple things you can do to ensure optimal health this summer!
Sheriff’s deputies made an interesting arrest on Saturday.
Lauderdale County Deputies Tyler Declue and Cpl. Josia Tukua conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 157 just north of Underwood. It was determined that the driver, Timothy Nolen, had a revoked license. The vehicle was to be impounded per policy.
Florence Police Department said Sunday that 3,000 to 5,000 gallons of diesel were released into the river and the fuel had begun to wash up on the beaches of McFarland Park and infiltrate the many sloughs of the Tennessee River.
The 90th anniversary of TVA’s Wilson Dam is prompting tours to promote its majestic beauty and purpose. During the month of August, they will select certain applicants to be able to tour the iconic Wilson Dam.
On Tuesday July 11, 2023, the Tuscumbia police department got a call about 1p.m. about a deceased woman in the parking lot. The woman, Edith Margarita Martinez, 59, was found murdered at McVantage Packaging.
Athens Police arrested Vince Allan Griffin on Tuesday 7/11/23 after identifying him on surveillance video. According to police, they received a call on July 6th saying that there was a dead kitten in a parking lot.
The recently completed Regular Session of the Alabama legislature was a success. It began on a high note and ended positively. Why? There was plenty of money to spend. Both the General Fund Budget and the Education Budget had historic amounts of money.
TUSCUMBIA
