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Killen woman dies in crash

KILLEN– A two vehicle crash at 7:45 a.m. today, May 7, has claimed the life of a Killen woman. Continue reading Killen woman dies in crash

Florence woman charged in death of motorcyclist

Audrey White.

FLORENCE–Police have charged a 30-year-old Florence woman with manslaughter in connection to a traffic accident that claimed the life of a Florence man operating a motorcycle. Continue reading Florence woman charged in death of motorcyclist

TWO-MONTH OPERATION NETS 71 DEFENDANTS, TAKES 140 GUNS OFF NORTH ALABAMA STREETS

BIRMINGHAM – A two-month operation focused on reducing violent crime in Birmingham and across north Alabama resulted in federal charges against 71 defendants, with about 140 guns seized, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in Charge Marcus Watson and Acting Birmingham Police Chief Henry Irby III. Continue reading TWO-MONTH OPERATION NETS 71 DEFENDANTS, TAKES 140 GUNS OFF NORTH ALABAMA STREETS

God is not affected by time

Christian Author and Pastor Ron Craig

 There is a reason for these articles—A God-approved reason—A Bible-based reason. For one thing, the church must come to realize that God is not affected by time. What unreasonable reasoning to think that God has gotten old and senile, and is no longer relevant in modern society. I can see why the world would want to believe that lie, for Satan deceives the world; but who has persuaded the church to believe it? Preachers! Continue reading God is not affected by time

Muscle Shoals power outage due to wreck

MUSCLE SHOALS–Utility crews worked overtime Saturday night to restore electrical service to several homes off of Sixth Street after a single vehicle crashed into a utility pole. Continue reading Muscle Shoals power outage due to wreck

JUDGE BEN GRAVES ENDORSES JUDGE WILL MOTLOW FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

Judge Will Motlow and Judge Ben Graves

Lauderdale County Circuit Judge Ben Graves has endorsed Lauderdale County Probate Judge Will Motlow to be elected to a full term as Probate Judge. Below is a statement from Judge Graves. Continue reading JUDGE BEN GRAVES ENDORSES JUDGE WILL MOTLOW FOR PROBATE JUDGE.

DEA suspends the registration of Morris & Dickson Company from distributing controlled substances


WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the issuance of an Immediate Suspension Order served on Morris & Dickson Company, a wholesale pharmaceutical distributor, located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Morris & Dickson Company has been the subject of a DEA investigation that alleges that this distribution center failed to properly identify large suspicious orders for controlled substances sold to independent pharmacies with questionable need for the drugs. Continue reading DEA suspends the registration of Morris & Dickson Company from distributing controlled substances

TENNESSEE VALLEY STRUMMERS RETURN TO FLORENCE/LAUDERDALE VISITOR CENTER


The Tennessee Valley Strummers will return to the Florence/Lauderdale Visitor Center in McFarland Park to play folk dulcimer music in the Gallery on Friday, May 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. The Tennessee Valley Strummers will be performing at the Visitor Center the 3rd Friday of every month. Others that play the dulcimer or other folk instrument are always welcome to join the group. Continue reading TENNESSEE VALLEY STRUMMERS RETURN TO FLORENCE/LAUDERDALE VISITOR CENTER

UNA Students and Project Say Something launch Shoals Black History site

FLORENCE, Ala. – Local nonprofit Project Say Something, in partnership with the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library (FLPL) and the University of North Alabama Public History Program, has launched a website devoted to black history in the Shoals region.

The site, which can be accessed at shoalsblackhistory.omeka.net, or through a link on the main page of the FLPL website, contains over 600 artifacts related to African-American life, culture and history in the Shoals.  Continue reading UNA Students and Project Say Something launch Shoals Black History site

Two North Alabama Men Indicted in Separate Counterfeiting Cases


BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury recently indicted two north Alabama men in unrelated counterfeiting cases, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge Michael Williams. Continue reading Two North Alabama Men Indicted in Separate Counterfeiting Cases

William Smith Seeks To Be Elected Lauderdale County Probate Judge

William Smith

William Smith is a Republican candidate for Lauderdale County Probate Judge in the Republican Primary on June 5th. Smith is a Florence attorney who has previously served as a Lauderdale County Commissioner and Lauderdale County License Commissioner. Continue reading William Smith Seeks To Be Elected Lauderdale County Probate Judge

NW-SCC to hold annual Commencement Thursday, May 10th

Lisa Patterson

FLORENCE, ALA. — Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will hold the 2017-2018 commencement ceremonies Thursday, May 10, 2018, for the Phil Campbell and Shoals campuses at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum.

Ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 10, 2018, in the following order: Continue reading NW-SCC to hold annual Commencement Thursday, May 10th

Q & A with Smith Tax Solutions

Tax Specialist and Columnist Vicki Smith EA

Let’s Talk Taxes Q&A:

Question: I received a notice from the IRS because I did not have the funds to pay the taxes I owed on my 2016 income tax return. I also was late in filing my tax return. Not only is the IRS demanding the tax I owe, but they have slapped on these huge amounts for penalties and interest. I had extenuating circumstances that caused all of this. This isn’t fair…what can I do? Continue reading Q & A with Smith Tax Solutions

Florence man arrested for kidnapping after domestic dispute

Brandon Spann

FLORENCE–A Florence man has been arrested for kidnapping and domestic violence charges following an altercation over this past weekend. Continue reading Florence man arrested for kidnapping after domestic dispute

UNA Public Relations Student Earns Professional Accreditation

Madi Winkler

FLORENCE, Ala. – Madeline “Madi” Winkler, a Senior Mass Communication major studying Public Relations, has become the University of North Alabama’s first student to earn the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations. The Certificate is granted through the Universal Accreditation Board. Continue reading UNA Public Relations Student Earns Professional Accreditation

God empowered the church with supernatural ability

Christian Author and Pastor Ron Craig

God knowing that our archenemy (the devil) has supernatural power, which affects the natural negatively, He wisely empowered the church with supernatural ability that effectively destroys the evil effects of that evil power. The BIBLE PRINCIPLE:

Zechariah 4:6—This is the Word of the LORD to Zerubbabel [and to us today]: “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD of hosts.

John 6:63—It is the Spirit that quickens [gives life]; the flesh profits nothing: The words I speak to you are spirit, and they are life [for spirit, soul and body].

John 10:10—The thief [obviously the devil] comes for no other purpose than to steal, kill and destroy: I [Jesus] have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. (Abundant life in the body is health.) Continue reading God empowered the church with supernatural ability

Man arrested after break in at ex-girlfriend’s home

Robert Taylor

FLORENCE–Authorities have arrested a Florence man after he reportedly broke in his ex-girlfriend’s home and brandished a handgun.

According to Detective Greg Cobb,  around 3:00 am Saturday, officers responded to a Domestic Violence call in the 500 block of Cypress Mill Road involving Robert J Taylor.

Taylor came to his ex-girlfriend’s residence upset about the female’s new boyfriend.

Taylor parked in the front yard of the residence and then kicked in the door, brandishing a pistol.

Oficers located Taylor near the 900 block of Sannoner Ave. The a weapon was located in the console.

Taylor was taken to the  Lauderdale County Detention Center charged with Domestic Violence and Burglary 1st and Domestic Violence Menacing. He was later released from the Lauderdale County Detention Center on a $51,000.00 bond.

 

Authorities identify Wilson High students killed in crash

FLORENCE–Authorities have released the names of the three Wilson High School students killed in a Thursday night crash on Lauderdale County Road 30 in St. Florain. Continue reading Authorities identify Wilson High students killed in crash

Cosby found guilty of sexual assault

Bill Cosby

Philadelphia, Penn.-It took a jury 14 hours to convict Bill Cosby on sexual assault charges. Depending on the prison sentence, William Henry Cosby Jr., who is now 80 years old, could spend the rest of his life behind bars, .

Continue reading Cosby found guilty of sexual assault

New exhibits, events featured at Recall LaGrange Festival

Bradley Skipworth and L.C. Lenz attach a quilt painting to barn at LaGrange College Site near Leighton

This year’s Recall LaGrange Festival will feature several new exhibits and events, while continuing to pay homage to the first chartered college in Alabama.

Continue reading New exhibits, events featured at Recall LaGrange Festival