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BASKINS, GREGORY SHANE The following people have been arrested in Franklin County: Continue reading FRANKLIN COUNTY ARRESTS 03/30/2018  Sen. Larry Stutts MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Senator Larry Stutts (R-Tuscumbia) has secured nearly $2.9 million in new money for north Alabama schools and colleges. This year’s proposed state education budget, which was given final approval by the Legislature on Wednesday, includes a $2.2 million increase for the University of North Alabama (which includes a $464,000 technology appropriation) along with $750,000 ear-marked for Vina High School. “I fought tooth and nail to ensure that UNA got an increase in funding,” Senator Stutts said on Tuesday afternoon. “There isn’t a better university in the state, and I was proud to work with President Kitts to ensure UNA got its fair share in the legislative process.” Continue reading Stutts Secures $2.9 Million Combined for Vina High School and the University of North Alabama  Andrew Sorrell Muscle Shoals Entrepreneur Andrew Sorrell has received the backing of the Alabama Forestry Association (AFA), in the race for State House District 3. “This is a tremendous honor. I am a big believer in promoting responsible stewardship and job growth, two areas the Alabama Forestry Association focuses on. I hope to work with them moving forward, as the lumber industry plays a vital role in the state’s economy,” Sorrell said. Continue reading Sorrell Picks Up Endorsement from Forestry Association  Left to Right: Aurora Russell, Janie Clasgens, Hunter Mitchell, Jessica Rice and Mikayla Camp FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama Department of Music is excited to share the success of five vocal students at the National Association of Teacher Singing competition held in late February. The UNA Vocal Studio brought seven total awards back to Florence. “The NATS competition has four levels—state, regional, the YouTube round, and nationals,” said vocal professor, Dr. Tiffany Bostic-Brown. “Those who place in state compete in regionals. Those who place in regionals have to submit videos for national selection.” Continue reading UNA Vocal Students Bring Home 7 Awards in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition TERRY, ROBERT CLAYTON HALL, CARL CLINTON The following people have been arrested in Colbert County: Continue reading COLBERT ARRESTS 03/28/2018
FLORENCE–Before you go to Walmart, Walgreens or RiteAid to buy deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, or any toiletries go check out HT cellular don’t let the name fool you. They have over the counter medicines, vitamins, etc. You will honestly be surprised everything you will find and all at VERY low prices. New merchandise arrives daily. They are located in Parkway shopping center in Florence. Call today at 256- 767-9797. Continue reading See this before buying at chain stores  Christian Author and Pastor Ron Craig Forgiveness of sins, yes! But, much more than that! Change of nature—our nature! Theologians have thrown us a curve on that issue (plus a lot of other issues as well). I will deal with some of those other most important biblical issues later on. The amount of Bible territory we can cover in these articles is practically endless. But let us absorb and enjoy each Bible principle we learn in each article. Here is a most important one:
Christ was more than a sin offering (although He was definitely that). Although the Old Testament sacrifices were shadows of Christ’s sacrifice, they fell short of being the sacrifice He was. On the Day of Atonement (Leviticus chapter 16) Christ’s sacrifice was foreshadowed by the offering of two goats. One was actually killed and burnt upon the altar. That was surely a picture of Christ hanging on that cross. The high priest would confess over the second (live) goat all of the sins of Israel, and then have it led away by a man into the wilderness to be let loose; signifying the carrying away of the sins of the people. That had to be a picture of the spirit of Christ descending into Hades. The Lord prophesied that He would be in the heart of the earth (where Hades is) for three days and nights (Matthew 12:40). Hell was one of the curses Jesus bore in our behalf.
Continue reading Our old sinful nature has been rendered ineffective  Lumpkin’s Florence Office (Photo courtesy of WAAY) MONTGOMERY- The medical license of a Florence physician has been reinstated by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners and Licensure Commission. State authorities tell ShoalsInsider.com the license of Dr. Barry Neal Lumpkins was reinstated at the last meeting with conditions. Lumpkin’s license was suspended in December of 2016 for prescribing controlled substances to a girlfriend at the time and close family members. Continue reading Florence physician has license reinstated with conditions  Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers When talk turns to politics in Alabama, it usually leads to the Governor’s race. In Alabama politics the Governor’s office is the Brass Ring. It is talked about more than anything else around coffee clubs and kitchen tables from Sand Mountain to the Wiregrass. It is comparable to college football being the king of all sports in Alabama. This infatuation with the Governor’s office is borne out in voting history. In most states, the Presidential race sees the largest voter turnout, but that is not the case in Alabama where we have historically voted more heavily in gubernatorial years. Governor race years also have most of the important local offices up for grabs. “All politics is local.” Continue reading Gov. Ivey has steadied the ship of state
MUSCLE SHOALS-Authorities need your help identifying this man who is a suspect in burglarizing Riverside Beverages on River Road this past weekend. Continue reading Do you know this man? Police need your help  US Congressman Mo Brooks Washington, DC – As a co-sponsor of H.R. 5247, the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2018, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) commended his colleagues for passing this legislation that allows terminally ill patients access to experimental drugs that have passed the FDA’s Phase 1 approval process: Continue reading BROOKS: NO AMERICAN SHOULD HAVE TO SUFFER WHEN THEIR GOVERNMENT HOLDS THE KEYS TO LIFESAVING DRUGS  Bryan Robinson FLORENCE– Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly and Joseph Borg, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) announced Tuesday that Bryan Kevin Robinson, of Killen, pleaded guilty in Lauderdale County Circuit Court to one count of Securities Fraud for engaging in an act, practice, or course of business which operated as a fraud or deceit upon more than 40 Alabama investors. The offense is a Class B felony, punishable by not less than two, but no more than 20 years in prison, and a fine not to exceed $30,000. After the plea was entered, Circuit Court Judge Gilbert P. Self sentenced Robinson, as part of his plea agreement to ten (10) years in the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections. Robinson waived application for probation. Judge Self further ordered Robinson to pay court costs and fees, a $50 victim compensation assessment fee, and more than $7,000,000.00 in restitution to the victims in the case. As part of the plea, Robinson is also permanently barred from the securities industry in Alabama. Continue reading DreamVision Promoter Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud Gets 10 years
The following schools will close or dismiss early on Monday, March 19th: Continue reading Shoals Area School Closings Christian Author and Pastor Ron Craig I am not going to get into a theological discussion, using deep theological terms, as most theologians and many church pastors often do. I am not out to impress you with how smart I am (ha, ha). One of the great needs of the modern church is to be honest with God’s Word. Stop trying to interpret it (2 Peter 1:20-21), and start believing it! In 2 Corinthians 5:21, Paul said that God MADE Jesus to BE SIN. That was the price He paid to deliver us from sin. Although Jesus never committed sin (Hebrews 4:15), Paul said that He was MADE TO BE SIN. Upon the cross, Jesus not only took upon Himself some of our yucky stuff, He actually BECAME US! How do you think we were crucified with Christ? Our Lord was not our substitute—which is standard theological doctrine. The Bible never calls Jesus Christ our substitute. What good would that do us? We were the bad guys. How would the Good Guy (Jesus) being crucified for us change us? We died to sin when Christ died to sin. Jesus having no sin of His own, how did He die to sin, unless He was made to be sin with our sin? Any light bulbs coming on yet? You see, our problem was not just a sin problem, but a SINNER problem. The only solution to that problem was to change us from sinners to saints. Our very nature was changed by our being crucified with Christ. With Him, we died to sin and our old sinner nature. “Our old man [our former sinful self] was crucified with Christ, so that the [very] body of sin [who we used to be] might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves of sin (Romans 6:6).” Therefore, we believers have a lot more going for us than the mere forgiveness of sins. We are now “NEW CREATURES IN CHRIST. OLD THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY. ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW. AND, ALL OF THOSE NEW THINGS ARE OF GOD (2 Corinthians 5:17-18).” Your past has passed. So let it go!
 Crista Lynn Madden RUSSELLVILLE–Attorney General Steve Marshall announced that the former County Administrator of Franklin County was convicted of two felony ethics law violations involving $753,889 of county funds. Crista Lynn Madden, age 48, of Franklin County, pleaded guilty Monday in Franklin County Circuit Court. Madden was arrested and pleaded guilty by way of Information this afternoon to one count of Use of Official Position for Personal Gain and one count of Use of Equipment for Personal Gain. Continue reading FORMER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR PLEADS GUILTY
FLORENCE- Sheffield and Florence police were working hastily at McFarland Park Thursday night after a man jumped off of Oneal Bridge in a reported drunken stupor. Continue reading Man jumps off O’Neal Bridge charged with Public Intoxication  Valli Roath FLORENCE-A Shoals area woman is in jail after she reportedly stole a gun from a man who refused to buy her cigarettes at a local convenience store. According to Florence Police Detective Greg Cobb, Rachel Valli Roath, 34, was at the convenience store on the corner of East Limestone and South Court Street in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 14. Continue reading Suspect steals gun after victim refuses to buy her cigarettes
FLORENCE– Florence/Lauderdale Tourism is encouraging local residents to plan family reunions in Florence and the Shoals by offering Family Reunion Planning 101 on Wednesday, March 21. The free seminar will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center located in McFarland Park. Light refreshments will be served. Seminar attendees will learn to plan fun family reunions and how the Visit Florence, AL team can help every step of the way. In addition to event-planning services, Visit Florence, AL can also provide families with materials to encourage reunion attendance, plan special tours and other area resources needed for a successful event. Continue reading Florence Lauderdale Tourism to Host Family Reunion Planning 101 Seminar |
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