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Four Way Sex offenders have moved to Sheffield

Colbert County Sheriff Frank Williamson

TUSCUMBIA–Colbert County Sheriff Frank Williamson announced today the last sex offenders that were residing at the Four Way Motel have moved to Sheffield.

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Arrest made in Sheffield Drive By Shooting

SHEFFIELD– Authorities have made an arrest in a Sunday afternoon drive by shooting. Interim Sheffield Police Chief Rick Terry says one person is in custody after shooting into a vehicle in the Manning Homes Housing Project.

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Let’s Talk Taxes: Solace for the Non-filer

Tax Specialist and Columnist Vickie Smith EA

Has it been awhile since you filed a tax return? Feeling guilty? Scared? Don’t know what to do? Do you even need to file?

Many people become non-filers each year for a number of reasons. They lose the paperwork, they couldn’t pay, or they forgot about […]

COLAGROSS NAMED PRESIDENT OF NORTHWEST-SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Dr. Glenda Colagrass

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – At the Alabama Community College System board of trustees meeting on Tuesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the selection of Dr. Glenda Colagross as president of Northwest-Shoals Community College.

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UNA’s Spring Commencement to Feature Florida State Senator and Alumna Annette Taddeo ‘92

Senator Annette Taddeo

FLORENCE, Ala. –University of North Alabama alumna and Florida State Sen. Annette Taddeo ’92 will be the featured commencement speaker at the UNA spring graduation ceremonies. UNA will host two commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 12, at 10 a.m., and 2 p.m., in Flowers Hall. Taddeo will speak at both events.

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Helen Keller Hospital Births

SHEFFIELD-Here is the lists of most recent births for Helen Keller Hospital.

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Colbert County Man Arrested for Alleged Securities Fraud and Financial Exploitation of the Elderly

Ronald Warren Powell

MONTGOMERY- Joseph Borg, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) announced that Ronald Warren Powell, a resident of Colbert County, Alabama, turned himself in, April 5, 2018, to the Colbert County Jail upon an arrest warrant based on a five-count indictment returned by the March 2018, Colbert County Grand Jury. […]

McDonald’s Fresh Beef, Made-to-Order Quarter Pounder Burgers Launches in Tuscumbia

McDonald’s now cooking fresh when you order

TUSCUMBIA– Today, McDonald’s USA announced that fresh beef, cooked right when ordered, in all Quarter Pounder and Signature Crafted Recipe burgers is now available across approximately 3,500 restaurants in select markets, including Tuscumbia, and is on track for rollout to all participating restaurants in the contiguous […]

Florence man dies in early morning motorcycle crash

FLORENCE–An early morning motorcycle crash has claimed the life of a Florence man.

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Sheffield Police Chief Greg Ray Retires

Sheffield Police Chief Greg Ray

SHEFFIELD–Police Chief Greg Ray retired Monday and starts a new chapter in his life. City officials wished Ray well on Monday.

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Tourism boom expected following Crappie USA fishing tournament

Matthew and Caleb Tosh won the amateur division

SHEFFIELD – A Crappie USA fishing tournament held on Pickwick and Wilson lakes Saturday, March 31, confirmed what many local anglers have been talking about this spring. Big crappie are more plentiful in the lakes than they have been in years.

Henry and Jo Haley […]

FORMER KINDERGARTEN TEACHER SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR PRODUCING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

Charles Mark McCormack

BIRMINGHAM – An Alabama man was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for producing child pornography between 1997 and 1998, announced federal officials.

Charles Mark McCormack, 54, of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, pleaded guilty on Nov. 27, 2017, to one count […]

Let’s Talk Taxes: Home Office Deduction

Tax Specialist and Columnist Vickie Smith EA

You’ve decided to start a small business working out of your home. Life is great and you can’t beat the commute. Now, how will this affect your income taxes? Can you deduct expenses for use of your home? The answer is that it depends…on a lot […]

MORROW TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON SEX OFFENDERS AT FOUR WAY MOTEL

State Rep Johnny Mack Morrow

TUSCUMBIA–State Representative Johnny Mack Morrow has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Tuscumbia City Hall. The public hearing will begin immediately following the Tuscumbia City Council’s regular monthly meeting which will begin at 5:30 pm. It is anticipated that the City Council meeting […]

Stutts Secures $2.9 Million Combined for Vina High School and the University of North Alabama

Sen. Larry Stutts

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) has secured nearly $2.9 million in new money for north Alabama schools and colleges. This year’s proposed state education budget, which was given final approval by the Legislature on Wednesday, includes a $2.2 million increase for the University of North Alabama (which includes […]

Sorrell Picks Up Endorsement from Forestry Association

Andrew Sorrell

Muscle Shoals Entrepreneur Andrew Sorrell has received the backing of the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), in the race for State House District 3.

“This is a tremendous honor. I am a big believer in promoting responsible stewardship and job growth, two areas the Alabama Forestry Association focuses on. I hope to […]

UNA Vocal Students Bring Home 7 Awards in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition

Left to Right: Aurora Russell, Janie Clasgens, Hunter Mitchell, Jessica Rice and Mikayla Camp

FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama Department of Music is excited to share the success of five vocal students at the National Association of Teacher Singing competition held in late February. The UNA Vocal Studio brought seven […]

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Compounding Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for $10.5 Million Health Care Fraud

BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge yesterday sentenced the owner of a Decatur compounding pharmacy to five years in prison for conspiring to defraud a federal health insurance program out of more than $10 million. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigation, Miami Field Office, Special Agent in Charge […]

See this before buying at chain stores

FLORENCE–Before you go to Walmart, Walgreens or RiteAid to buy deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, or any toiletries go check out HT cellular don’t let the name fool you. They have over the counter medicines, vitamins, etc. You will honestly be surprised everything you will find and all at VERY low prices. New merchandise arrives daily. […]