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Ice rink coming to Shoals area this weekend

Portable Ice Rink like the one coming to UNA this weekend

FLORENCE, Ala. – Ice skating outdoors in Alabama probably isn’t a very common occurrence, but it will, in fact, take place on the University of North Alabama campus Friday, Feb. 12, from noon to 10 p.m., and then again Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., in the GUC parking lot. Continue reading Ice rink coming to Shoals area this weekend

Steve Holt leaving Chamber of Commerce

Chamber President Steve Holt

FLORENCE–Shoals Chamber of Commerce President Steve Holt announced his resignation Thursday to the Board of Directors, saying he will conclude 22 years of service in the position Feb. 29. Continue reading Steve Holt leaving Chamber of Commerce

This Week in Alabama Politics: “Shelby has been stalwart appropriator for Alabama”

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

We are only a few weeks away from our March 1st primary. We have an early primary date this year due to the fact that we are in the SEC Presidential Primary. Therefore, we will have some say in who will be the GOP and Democratic nominees. Continue reading This Week in Alabama Politics: “Shelby has been stalwart appropriator for Alabama”

Police need your help: Bunyan’s BBQ burglarized, suspects at large

FLORENCE- Police are hoping members of the public can provide information that will lead to the arrests of the suspects that burglarized Bunyan’s Barbecue on January 29th. Continue reading Police need your help: Bunyan’s BBQ burglarized, suspects at large

Have you seen this man? Shoals Area Crime Stoppers Most Wanted

MOST WANTED: Russellville police have arrests warrants for Adam Duane Holbrook. He is wanted on Grand Jury indictments for domestic violence by strangulation or suffocation and child abuse. Continue reading Have you seen this man? Shoals Area Crime Stoppers Most Wanted

Killen man indicted in female passenger’s death

Stephen Alan Inman (Photo: LCDC)

FLORENCE-(SHOALS INSIDER)-According to authorities, 38-year-old, Stephen Alan Inman, 1050 James Way, Killen, has been arrested on a grand jury indictment for manslaughter. Continue reading Killen man indicted in female passenger’s death

Russellville Police Department issues scam alert

RUSSELLVILLE- Police have issued a local scam alert. The Russellville Police Department needs your help to stop a SCAM targeted at local businesses. The ongoing investigation claims a white male is approaching local business in an attempt to sell them insurance.

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Five hacks to travel smart with your smartphone

(BPT) – Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple or with your entire extended family, there’s one thing you likely won’t forget to bring on your trip: your smartphone or tablet. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are now smartphone owners, according to the Pew Research Center, and almost half own a tablet. Right next to socks and a toothbrush, your mobile device is one of the most important and useful items you’ll bring with you. Continue reading Five hacks to travel smart with your smartphone

Woman stabs husband in argument over Facebook usage, Officer saves life of victim

Patsy Witt Dixon (Photo: FPD)

FLORENCE- Shortly after 11pm Wednesday night officers with the Florence Police Department responded to a call of a stabbing in the 300 block of McKinley Ave.

Continue reading Woman stabs husband in argument over Facebook usage, Officer saves life of victim

National Headline Video for February 11

Police say former mental patient kills two in Hamilton, faces capital murder charges

HAMILTON– The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), on Wednesday, Feb. 10, responded to the scene of an active shooter and subsequent double homicide in Marion County. The homicides occurred in separate locations in downtown Hamilton. Continue reading Police say former mental patient kills two in Hamilton, faces capital murder charges

UAB enters into agreement with Justice Department to improve ADA compliance

Disabled Parking

BIRMINGHAM — U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance today announced a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act with the University of Alabama at Birmingham to ensure equal access for individuals with disabilities to the university’s academic and general facilities. The agreement also established an innovative process for ADA complaints to be investigated or reviewed. Continue reading UAB enters into agreement with Justice Department to improve ADA compliance

Former jewelry store owner indicted again and sued in circuit court

Charlotte Killen (Photo: LCDC)

FLORENCE-(SHOALS INSIDER)-Charlotte Couch Killen, 60, 1223 Ridge Drive, Killen, was indicted for a second time with more charges of 1st and 2nd Degree Theft of Property. Killen is also being sued in circuit court. Continue reading Former jewelry store owner indicted again and sued in circuit court

US Marshalls arrest Florence woman on 18 felonies involving credit cards

Amanda Haddock Thomas (Photo: LCDC)

FLORENCE-(SHOALS INSIDER)-Florence resident, Amanda Haddock Thomas, 34, was arrested by U.S. Marshals on Tuesday.

Continue reading US Marshalls arrest Florence woman on 18 felonies involving credit cards

IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to $1 Million ID Theft Tax Fraud Scheme

BIRMINGHAM – An IRS employee whose job was to assist taxpayers experiencing problems resulting from identity theft pleaded guilty Monday in federal court to stealing identities and orchestrating a tax-fraud scheme involving up to $1.5 million in fraudulent income tax returns, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance, IRS Criminal Investigation, St. Louis Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Karl A. Stiften, and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Mid-States Field Division, Special Agent in Charge Ruben Florez. Continue reading IRS Employee Pleads Guilty to $1 Million ID Theft Tax Fraud Scheme

UNA fires music professor for sexual harassment

Fired UNA music professor Eddie Elsey Jr (Photo courtesy of UNA)

FLORENCE-(SHOALS INSIDER)-According to UNA administrators, they have fired music professor 38-year-old Eddie Elsey, Jr. for sexual harassment. Continue reading UNA fires music professor for sexual harassment

Irby host meet & greet at Cigar Room Thursday night

James Irby with supporters

FLORENCE–James Irby’s campaign rolls into The Cigar Room at 845 Cox Creek Parkway in Florence on Thursday, February 11th at 7pm. Irby is running for Lauderdale County Circuit Court Judge, place 2. The public is invited to join him, meet him, and get to know him at this informal Meet & Greet. Continue reading Irby host meet & greet at Cigar Room Thursday night

Video Round-up for February 10

Alabama’s first confirmed case of Zika virus 50 miles from Shoals area

MORGAN COUNTY-The Alabama Department of Public Health reports the first confirmed travel-related case of Zika virus in an Alabama resident. The positive specimen was from a resident of Morgan County. Tests are being conducted from Alabama resident specimens with a travel history to areas where Zika virus outbreaks are ongoing. In addition to the one positive, there has been one negative result and four test results are pending. Continue reading Alabama’s first confirmed case of Zika virus 50 miles from Shoals area