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Oral Diflucan may cause miscarriage

This morning, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an alert and is evaluating the results of a Danish study that concludes there is a possible increased risk of miscarriage with the use of oral fluconazole (Diflucan) for yeast infections. Continue reading Oral Diflucan may cause miscarriage

Chick Fil A Recalls Cookies for Peanut Allergies

Chick-fil-A’s Chocolate Chunk Cookie supplier, CSM Bakery Solutions, has issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of Chick-fil-A’s cookies due to the potential presence of undeclared peanut allergens.

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Colbert County Mugshots for 4.25.2016

BROWN, DANNY LEE
Booking #: 160415773
Booking Date: 04-14-2016
Charges: BOND REVOCATION; POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

BURROWS, AMBER LACOLE
Booking #: 160415774
Booking Date: 04-14-2016
Charges: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

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CVS recalls herbal tea over possible Salmonella contamination

CVS Pharmacy® announced today that it has voluntarily recalled select cases of Gold Emblem Abound™ Organic Spiced Herbal Tea after notification from the manufacturer that the product is potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Continue reading CVS recalls herbal tea over possible Salmonella contamination

Two teens killed in go-kart crash

LAWRENCE COUNTY – Two 15-year-olds were killed Saturday night when the go-kart they were riding was struck by an automobile. Continue reading Two teens killed in go-kart crash

Florence Mugshots for April 21, 2016

Mugshots provided by Florence Police Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

Birth Date:  01/26/78
Booking Number:  A1601511
Agency:  FPD
Inmate Name:  WEST, TYRONE S
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
13:30:00 04/16/16 Other 1AB 0004 DIST VI

Birth Date:  10/12/83
Booking Number:  A1601482
Agency:  FPD
Inmate Name:  WHITE, CORY L
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
20:30:00 04/14/16 Domestic Violence 3rd 2A 13A-6-132 DIST CM
20:30:00 04/14/16 D/V INTERFER
EMERGENCY CALL
2A 13A-6-137 1324 MUN AM

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Lauderdale County Mugshots through April 21, 2016

Mugshots provided by Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty.

Birth Date:  07/11/83
Booking Number:  A1601517
Agency:  LAUD
Inmate Name:  WOODS, OSCAR S JR
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
18:45:00 04/19/16 Alias Arrest/Bench Warrant 15-11-5 5015 CIR BM

Birth Date:  07/25/88
Booking Number:  A1601538
Agency:  LAUD
Inmate Name:  CHEATOM, TACVARES L
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
20:25:00 04/18/16 Alias Arrest/Bench Warrant 15-11-5 5015 CIR BM

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Killen Man Arrested in Colorado with 14 Pounds of Marijuana

Matthew Williams, 25 (Provided by Elbert County Sheriff’s Office)

On April 12, Matthew Williams, 24, was pulled over for speeding in a rural county in Colorado.

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Women Wanted for Theft in Florence

Do you recognize these women? If so you can help the Florence Police by giving them a call. They are wanted for theft at a business in Florence.

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Police investigate death of pop star Prince, dead at 57 year old

Authorities have confirmed the death of pop star icon Prince earlier today at his home.

Hargett Receives Medal for Outstanding Service

Pictured (left to right): Dr. Humphrey Lee, NW-SCC President; Doug Hargett, NW-SCC Director of Safety and Security; Joel Mize and Dr. Bob England, past-presidents of the Shoals Area Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Director of Safety and Security, Doug Hargett recently received the Law Enforcement Medal for Outstanding Service given by the Shoals area chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Continue reading Hargett Receives Medal for Outstanding Service

Moulton man dies in single-vehicle crash

LAWRENCE COUNTY – According to State Troopers, a single-vehicle crash at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, has claimed the life of a Moulton man. Continue reading Moulton man dies in single-vehicle crash

NW-SCC offers a FREE Jump Start class to 2016 high school graduates

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. — Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) is providing a “Jump Start” on education for the 2016 graduating class by offering them one free class (savings of up to $568 for a four hour class). Continue reading NW-SCC offers a FREE Jump Start class to 2016 high school graduates

Authorities confirm identity of Rogersville man who died in custody, continue to investigate

MUSCLE SHOALS – Muscle Shoals police have confirmed the identity of a Rogersville man who died while in police custody early Tuesday morning. Continue reading Authorities confirm identity of Rogersville man who died in custody, continue to investigate

Are you eligible for WIC?

MUSCLE SHOALS-Shoals area families may qualify for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, better known as WIC. If you are a woman who is pregnant, just had a baby within the past six months, who is breastfeeding or who is the parent or guardian of a child up to age 5, you are encouraged to apply for WIC at your Shoals area health department. Continue reading Are you eligible for WIC?

Florence Woman Arrested in Drugs for Sex Sting

Ashlin Lane Laster

Ashlin Lane Laster, 22, of Florence, was arrested in Lawrence County by an undercover officer. Her five year old son was with her.

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Impeachment unlikely with few days left in session

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

There appears to be very little interest in promoting an effort to impeach Governor Robert Bentley.
With very few legislative days left in the session, legislators have a myriad of problems to deal with, not the least of which are the budgets, especially the General Fund. The financial woes surrounding the General Fund cloud the horizon and justly require more attention than the circus of an impeachment charade. Continue reading Impeachment unlikely with few days left in session

Coastal oyster harvesting closed by state

The Alabama Department of Public Health has closed all shellfish growing waters in Mobile and Baldwin counties. Areas I, II, III, IV, V and VI are closed. This includes Cedar Point, Portersville Bay, Grand Bay, Heron Bay, Dauphin Island Bay and Bon Secour Bay. Continue reading Coastal oyster harvesting closed by state

Inmate found dead in Muscle Shoals jail this morning

MUSCLE SHOALS — Authorities tell the Shoals Insider an inmate was found dead this morning in the Muscle Shoals City Jail. Continue reading Inmate found dead in Muscle Shoals jail this morning

Lauderdale County Mugshots for 4.18.2016

Mugshots provided by Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. All subjects innocent until proven guilty.

Birth Date:  08/30/78
Booking Number:  A1601447
Agency:  LAUD
Inmate Name:  BALENTINE, CHAD B
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
16:53:56 04/11/16 Alias Arrest/Bench Warrant 15-11-5 5015 CIR BM

Birth Date:  08/20/64
Booking Number:  A1601406
Agency:  LAUD
Inmate Name:  BATES, CURTIS L
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
20:45:00 04/08/16 Alias Arrest/Bench Warrant 15-11-5 5015 CIR BM

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