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Walt Maddox Pop-Up Rally Set for Tuesday

FLORENCE–A pop-up rally for Walt Maddox, the Democrat running for governor, is set for Tuesday at McFarland Park.

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NW-SCC sees increase in fall enrollment due to distance learning

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL, ALA. — Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) enrolled 3,543 credit students for the fall 2018 semester, which is an increase of 101 students, or just under three percent, from fall 2017 figures (3,442).

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Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax on online tax

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

The State of Alabama’s fiscal year began on October 1. Our state’s finances are not the best in the world. However, they got a boost from the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year, The high tribunal ruled that states can collect sales tax on internet sales. Continue reading Supreme Court rules states can collect sales tax on online tax

CELEBRITIES TO DESCEND UPON GATTMAN PARK NOV. 3-4

We will be judged by what Jesus taught back then

Christian Author and Pastor Ron Craig

John 12:47-50 shows us that Bible interpretation is neither necessary nor God-approved. Let us look closely at our Lord’s own words on that issue. “If any man hears My words, and believes them not, I judge him not [at this time]: For I came not [on this earth-visit] to judge the world, but to save the world. [However,] He who rejects Me and receives not My words has one that will judge him [eventually]: The words that I have spoken [while on earth], the same will judge him in the last day. For I have not spoken of Myself [given a private interpretation of what God might have meant]; but the Father Who sent Me gave Me a commandment, [exactly] what I should say, and [exactly] what I should speak [no room for even Christ’s private interpretation]. Continue reading We will be judged by what Jesus taught back then

BROOKS HONORED AS “GUARDIAN OF SMALL BUSINESS” BY NFIB

Congressman Brooks with NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan

Washington, DC— Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) has been named a “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Business (“NFIB”), America’s premier small business organization, for his 100% voting record in support of small business and job creation policies that have combined to help create America’s and the Tennessee Valley’s booming economy (4.2% economic growth rate in the 2nd Quarter of 2018), extraordinarily low 3.9% national unemployment rate, and wonderful 2.9% average annual increase in wages earned by America’s working families. Continue reading BROOKS HONORED AS “GUARDIAN OF SMALL BUSINESS” BY NFIB

NW-SCC receives highest marks following on-site reaccreditation visit

President Colagrass

MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) was found to be in complete compliance, with no findings or recommendations, at the conclusion of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) on-site reaffirmation of accreditation visit recently.

The College received the best possible review, with the 10 person committee finding NW-SCC in compliance with all standards and offering no recommendations for the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), IN-SYNC: Improving Distance Learning, Support, and Success. Continue reading NW-SCC receives highest marks following on-site reaccreditation visit

MARCEL BLACK ENDORSES CHAD YOUNG

FLORENCE – Representative Black announced his endorsement of Chad at a Meet & Greet event held at The Shoals Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Rep. Marcel Black endorsed Chad Young for his former District 3 seat in the Alabama State House of Representatives. In his endorsement, he cited Chad’s experience and commitment to the District. Continue reading MARCEL BLACK ENDORSES CHAD YOUNG

Sorrell for term limits

Andrew Sorrell

Andrew Sorrell told ShoalsInsider.com he believes all Legislative offices in Alabama (State House and State Senate) should be limited to either two or three terms immediately.

Why are term limits so badly needed? Here are his top 10 reasons: Continue reading Sorrell for term limits

UNA Expected to Break Record for Highest Enrollment in School History

FLORENCE, Ala. – Official enrollment numbers won’t be available until Oct. 31, but administrators at the University of North Alabama said the University has the largest fall enrollment in the school’s 188-year history.

Current estimates place this year’s total fall enrollment at over 7,600 students, surpassing the previous mark of 7,492 in 2016. Continue reading UNA Expected to Break Record for Highest Enrollment in School History

Three on a String to perform at NW-SCC Foundation’s Pathfinders Dinner

The Birmingham, Ala. based group, Three on a String

MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL, ALA. — Northwest-Shoals Community College’s (NW-SCC) Foundation will feature a live performance from Three on a String at the 26th annual Pathfinders’ Dinner Thursday, October 18, 2018, at George’s 217 in Sheffield, Ala. Continue reading Three on a String to perform at NW-SCC Foundation’s Pathfinders Dinner

WISHING CHAD SMITH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Chad, holding son Curt, and wife Jennifer, holding son Wyatt

TUSCUMBIA- Today is a special day in the Shoals area. This is the day Tuscumbia attorney M. Chad Smith turns 33-years-old. After all this time, we are still trying to figure out how Chad landed such a beautiful wife. Continue reading WISHING CHAD SMITH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Remember the 1986 Governor’s race

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

Since this is a gubernatorial election year, allow me to share an epic Governor’s Race with you.

The 1986 Governor’s race will be remembered as one of Alabama’s most amazing political stories. In 1978 Fob James sent the Three B’s, Brewer, Beasley and Baxley packing. Brewer and Beasley had been permanently exiled to Buck’s Pocket, the mythical destination for defeated Alabama gubernatorial candidates. However, Bill Baxley resurrected his political career by bouncing back to be elected lieutenant governor in 1982, while George Wallace was winning his fifth and final term as governor. Another player arrived on the state political scene. Charlie Graddick was elected as a fiery tough lock ‘em up and throw away the key attorney general. Graddick had previously been a tough prosecuting district attorney in Mobile. Continue reading Remember the 1986 Governor’s race

Tuscumbia man killed in early morning crash

MUSCLE SHOALS– A two-vehicle crash at 6:25 am Monday, September 24, 2018, has claimed the life of a Tuscumbia man. Continue reading Tuscumbia man killed in early morning crash

Do not get caught in that demonic trap

Christian Author and Pastor Ron Craig

If 2 Peter 1:20-21 was valid in the first century, why would it not be valid today? Just because the devil has convinced sinners, and much of the church, that the world has changed, and therefore God must have changed as well, that does not make it so! Remember, the devil is a LIAR. That being so, then neither has the world nor the Word of God changed over time (except for technological advances in the world system). That means that private interpretations of Scripture are just as INVALID today as they were back in the first century. Therefore, God does not allow tampering with His Written Word today any more than He did at any time in the past. Thus, Deuteronomy 4:2 is just as current as is 2 Peter 1:20-21. “You must not add to nor take away from what God has commanded in His Word.” Bible interpretation always either adds to or takes away from the original inspired message from on high. Proverbs 30:5-6 even says that every word of God is PURE (thus needs no improvement), and that if we do add to His Word, we will be proven to be liars. So think. If the devil is a liar, and those who add to God’s Word are liars, that connects Bible interpreters to the devil, and exposes their interpretations as lies. Serious business! Do not get caught in that demonic trap. Continue reading Do not get caught in that demonic trap

UNA to Team Up with Haunted History of the Shoals for Ghost Walk

FLORENCE – Brave souls will have the opportunity to tour the haunted University of North Alabama campus at night, while also supporting UNA’s live mascots.

The University is teaming up with Debra Glass and Haunted History of the Shoals to offer “A Haunted History of UNA Ghost Walk.” There will be two walks taking place Oct. 23 and 25, beginning at 7:30 p.m., with participants starting at Harrison Fountain. Continue reading UNA to Team Up with Haunted History of the Shoals for Ghost Walk