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Donald Trump is “George Wallace and Big Jim Folsom rolled into one”

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

The presidential primary parade has been colorful and fun to watch this year. It has been even more amusing because of the pervasive presence of one Donald Trump and the fact that those of us in the Heart of Dixie have a front row seat to the show. Continue reading Donald Trump is “George Wallace and Big Jim Folsom rolled into one”

Video Round-Up for February 22, 2016

Top Stories from across the nation on AP NewsMinute:

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AP Video: Politics This Week

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Troopers continue to investigate fatal crash

COLBERT COUNTY-(SHOALS INSIDER) -Troopers continue to investigate the single-vehicle crash on Hawk Pride Mtn. Road that claimed the life of a Tuscumbia man. Continue reading Troopers continue to investigate fatal crash

Lauderdale County Mugshots Feb. 19 2016

Photos provided by Lauderdale County Detention Center. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty. Mugshots are provided by the Shoals Insider as a public service.

Birth Date:  08/25/97
Booking Number:  A1600645
Agency:  KIL
Inmate Name:  KELLY, ZACKARY T
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
00:15:00 02/14/16 POSSESSION OF
MARIJUANA 2ND
13A-12-214 3599 MUN AM

Birth Date:  08/21/70
Booking Number:  A1600621
Agency:  LAUD
Inmate Name:  KRYSTON, WILLIAM J III
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
15:10:00 02/12/16 Alias Arrest/Bench Warrant 15-11-5 5015 DIST Bm

Continue reading Lauderdale County Mugshots Feb. 19 2016

Tuscumbia man dies in crash

COLBERT COUNTY- (SHOALS INSIDER)-A Tuscumbia man was killed in an automobile accident on Hawk Pride Mountain Road late Saturday afternoon. Continue reading Tuscumbia man dies in crash

Muscle Shoals high school football on probation

MUSCLE SHOALS-(SHOALS INSIDER)-Muscle Shoals Athletics and students are feeling the sting today from a ruling from the Alabama High School Athletic Association concerning recent recruitment violations. Continue reading Muscle Shoals high school football on probation

Florence Mugshots for Feb. 16 2016

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Birth Date:  12/20/89
Booking Number:  A1600610
Agency:  FPD
Inmate Name:  WRIGHT, BRADLEY C
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
16:20:00 02/11/16 Robbery 1st-Street-Strongarm 13A-8-41 1207 DIST AF
16:20:00 02/11/16 Assault 2nd-NonFam-Other
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13A-6-21 1308 DIST 3F

Birth Date:  07/19/96
Booking Number:  A1600636
Agency:  FPD
Inmate Name:  VAUGHN, RONNIE J
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
03:00:00 02/13/16 Unlaw Poss. Dangerous Drugs 3A 13A-12-212 3599 DIST 3F
03:00:00 02/13/16 POSSESSION OF
MARIJUANA 2ND
3A 13A-12-214 3599 DIST AM
03:00:00 02/13/16 Drug Paraphernalia,Use/Poss 3A 13a-12-260 DIST AM

Continue reading Florence Mugshots for Feb. 16 2016

Florence man arrested on credit card and drug charges

John Brown (Photo FPD)

FLORENCE–Police arrested John Brown last night on warrants for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card and for forging checks. Continue reading Florence man arrested on credit card and drug charges

Muscle Shoals City Council President Jim Holland has died

Muscle Shoals City Councilman Jim Holland

MUSCLE SHOALS- Councilman Jim Holland succumbed to leukemia this morning around 5:30 at his home. Continue reading Muscle Shoals City Council President Jim Holland has died

Author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” Harper Lee dead at 89

Harper Lee has died at the age of 89

MONROEVILLE- Harper Lee, the Alabama writer, famous for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “To Kill A Mockingbird,” has died at the age of 89. Continue reading Author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” Harper Lee dead at 89

Shoals Area Most Wanted: Do you know this man?

Earl Bailey Jr. (Photo courtesy CCSD)

MOST WANTED: If you know Earl Bailey Jr., you could cash in by calling the Shoals Area Crime Stoppers. Continue reading Shoals Area Most Wanted: Do you know this man?

Shoals Area Most Wanted: Do you know this man’s whereabouts?

Tory Ingram is wanted for failure to pay child support (Photo courtesy Crimestoppers and CCSD)

MOST WANTED: The Colbert County Sheriff’s Department has warrants for 30-year-old Tory Ingram for unpaid child support. Continue reading Shoals Area Most Wanted: Do you know this man’s whereabouts?

Two at hospital after Tuscumbia stabbing

TUSCUMBIA-(SHOALS INSIDER) Authorities tell the Shoals Insider, two men are being treated at a local hospital after a Wednesday night altercation that turned into a stabbing. Continue reading Two at hospital after Tuscumbia stabbing

PUBLIC RECORD UPDATE: Franklin County Divorce Filings for January 2016

FRANKLIN COUNTY DIVORCES JANUARY 2016 Continue reading PUBLIC RECORD UPDATE: Franklin County Divorce Filings for January 2016

Tasty Recipe Video: Strawberry Icebox Pie

NW-SCC Celebrates Black History Month with scheduled events

MUSCLE SHOALS– Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) announces events in celebration of February as Black History Month. This year’s events include music, an inspirational speaker and a taste of “Soul Food”. Continue reading NW-SCC Celebrates Black History Month with scheduled events

Do you know this man? Police need help identifying robbery suspect

ROGERSVILLE-Police are investigating an overnight robbery at a local convenience store. Continue reading Do you know this man? Police need help identifying robbery suspect