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Single-car accident claims life of Muscle Shoals man

FatalWreckgraphicSHEFFIELD-An early morning, single-car accident has claimed the life of a Muscle Shoals man and
left two others seriously injured. Continue reading Single-car accident claims life of Muscle Shoals man

Tide Puts in Final Full National Championship Practice on Saturday

 

Alabama and Clemson will meet in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 11

Alabama and Clemson will meet in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 11

 

PHOENIX – The Alabama football team put together a final full practice on Saturday, working roughly two hours in shells (helmets and shoulder pads) on the Arizona State campus. Continue reading Tide Puts in Final Full National Championship Practice on Saturday

Auburn Defensive Coordinator Kevin Steele Interview

Unfiltered Lane Kiffin

Lamar Odom leaves hospital

Troopers urge caution: Icy roads possible

 

 

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MUSCLE SHOALS– Winter weather precipitation forecasted for northern portions of Alabama may cause icy roads and hazardous driving conditions. Continue reading Troopers urge caution: Icy roads possible

UNA WOMEN FALTER IN SECOND HALF AGAINST CB

#5 KeKe Gunter

#5 KeKe Gunter

MEMPHIS, Tenn., – The University of North Alabama women’s basketball team let a two-point lead at the break slip away on the road as Christian Brothers used a solid second half to record an 81-69 Gulf South Conference victory Saturday afternoon. UNA falls to 2-12 with the loss with a 1-8 conference record. Continue reading UNA WOMEN FALTER IN SECOND HALF AGAINST CB

Muscle Shoals Music and 3614 Jackson Highway

Because of the rich musical heritage of the area I’ve decided to play songs, videos, and whole albums that were recorded here in the Shoals.


Continue reading Muscle Shoals Music and 3614 Jackson Highway

Alabama Dept. of Public Health investigating Salmonella outbreak

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PELHAM-According to reports, four individuals who had eaten at Johnny Ray’s in Pelham, Alabama (309 Huntley Parkway) tested positive for Salmonella. Two have matching patterns of a rare Salmonella Enteritidis.
Other potential cases of Salmonella are being investigated. Continue reading Alabama Dept. of Public Health investigating Salmonella outbreak

Troopers donate used vests to Armor of God Project

Troopers with Armor of God founder Clint Reck

Troopers with Armor of God founder Clint Reck

MUSCLE SHOALS-State Troopers or as they are more recently called ALEA (Alabama Law Enforcement Agency)   on Friday, Jan. 8, donated 38 ballistic vests to the Muscle Shoals-based non-profit organization Armor of God Project. Since 2009, Armor of God Project has distributed more than 7,600 used ballistic vests to law enforcement agencies throughout the country and world. Continue reading Troopers donate used vests to Armor of God Project

Drug kingpin captured

Steve Flowers: This Week in Alabama Politics

 

 

Alabama Political Columnist Steve Flowers

Alabama Political Columnist Steve Flowers

Folks, we are in the midst of a presidential race. It has been ongoing for well over a year. We will select a new president in November. Barack Obama has served his eight-year limit. Thus, the parade of candidates seeking to occupy the Oval Office has been long, especially on the Republican side. Continue reading Steve Flowers: This Week in Alabama Politics

PUBLIC RECORD UPDATE: Colbert Divorce filings for December

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Colbert County Divorces December 2015

The following are the December divorce filings from the Colbert County Courthouse

Thru 12/01/2015 – 12/31/2015  Continue reading PUBLIC RECORD UPDATE: Colbert Divorce filings for December

Florence Mugshots 1.7.2016

These are the mugshots of people arrested in Florence, AL, as of Jan. 7, 2015.

 

 

Birth Date:  01/01/72 Booking Number:  A1600043 Agency:  FPD Inmate Name:  CHEEK, JAMES M Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class 11:44:00 01/04/16 Domestic Violence 3rd 2B 13A-6-132 DIST CM

Birth Date:  01/01/72
Booking Number:  A1600043
Agency:  FPD
Inmate Name:  CHEEK, JAMES M
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
11:44:00 01/04/16 Domestic Violence 3rd 2B 13A-6-132 DIST CM

Birth Date:  01/06/85 Booking Number:  A1600013 Agency:  FPD Inmate Name:  ALWAFI, ABDULLAH O Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class 20:17:00 01/01/16 Domestic Violence 3rd 13A-6-132 MUN CM

Birth Date:  01/06/85
Booking Number:  A1600013
Agency:  FPD
Inmate Name:  ALWAFI, ABDULLAH O
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
20:17:00 01/01/16 Domestic Violence 3rd 13A-6-132 MUN CM

 

Continue reading Florence Mugshots 1.7.2016

Bentley sues federal government over refugees

Governor Bentley

Governor Bentley

MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the State of Alabama has filed a lawsuit against the federal government for non-compliance of the Refugee Act of 1980. This Act specifically requires the federal government to consult with the state regarding the placement of refugees before those refugees are placed within its borders. That consultation with Alabama has not occurred. Continue reading Bentley sues federal government over refugees

Citizen Alert – Telephone scams to watch out for now!

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MONTGOMERY- Luther Strange, Alabama’s Attorney General, and Joseph Borg, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC), warn Alabama citizens to be wary of recurring telephone scams. Continue reading Citizen Alert – Telephone scams to watch out for now!

Mo Knows: Washington Should Work For American Workers, Not Against Them

Washington, D.C. – A dismal report released this week by the nonpartisan Center for Immigration Studies confirms the wage suppression of low-skilled labor, an effect made worse by the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill passed by Congress in December which quadruples available work visas for low-skilled, temporary non-agricultural foreign workers who seek to take job opportunities from American citizens. Continue reading Mo Knows: Washington Should Work For American Workers, Not Against Them

Harlem Globetrotters 2016 World Tour coming to UNA

FLORENCE-It is the 90th Anniversary of the Harlem Globetrotters and they’re coming to the University of North Alabama Campus on January 12, 2016 at 7:00pm. Continue reading Harlem Globetrotters 2016 World Tour coming to UNA

UNA Professor Takes Time to Complete Multiple Projects

Dr. Matthew Schoenbachler

Dr. Matthew Schoenbachler

FLORENCE –There aren’t many professions where one can simply say, “I need to take off half a year,” and the boss agrees to it. Of course, there is maternity/paternity leave and things of that nature; but what if you’re an author and you simply need to finish some writing? Well, if you happen to be a professor like Dr. Matthew Schoenbachler, you can ask for a sabbatical. Continue reading UNA Professor Takes Time to Complete Multiple Projects

Alabama US Attorneys: Probate judges not free to disobey the law on marriage equality

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore

Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore

HUNTSVILLE- Both of Alabama’s United States Attorneys, Joyce White Vance and Kenyen Brown, have issued a stern warning to probate judges throughout the Alabama concerning today’s directive from Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore to not issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Continue reading Alabama US Attorneys: Probate judges not free to disobey the law on marriage equality