|
|

FLORENCE–Two people were injured when a car crashed into the side of Sam’s Sports Bar just off of Hough Road. Continue reading Two injured as car crashes into Sam’s Sports Bar in Florence

MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. — Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) will offer FREE job readiness workshops Tuesday, October 17th, and Wednesday, October 18th, prior to the beginning of the Northwest Alabama Job Fair each day on the Shoals campus.
The job readiness workshops will be held in building 115 on the Shoals campus from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17th, and 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18th. Continue reading NW-SCC to offer FREE job readiness workshops prior to job fair

MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Steve Marshall called on Alabamians to observe October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by recognizing the terrible costs of lives lost and damaged, celebrating and honoring those who have struggled and survived, and supporting those who dedicate themselves to assist and advocate for victims of this tragic crime.
“Public awareness is a vital weapon against domestic violence,” said Attorney General Marshall. “This is a pervasive and secretive crime because offenders try to make victims believe the attacks are their own fault, and use the victims’ affection and dependence to keep them trapped in a vicious cycle. Sadly, whether we realize it or not, all of us know people whose lives have been marked by domestic violence. Victims need to know that they are not alone, that they need not be ashamed, and that they may be provided with justice.” Continue reading OCTOBER IS NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

ROME, Ga. — After snapping a two-game losing skid with a 30-7 Homecoming win over Florida Tech last Saturday, the University of North Alabama hopes to continue to get its 2017 season back on track with a Gulf South Conference road game at Shorter on October 14.
UNA enters the game, set for a noon Central kickoff, with a 2-3 overall record and a 2-2 GSC mark. Shorter is 0-6 overall and 0-4 in the GSC. Continue reading UNA set to play at Shorter on Saturday at high noon
 The Crimson Tide and Razorbacks are set for a 6:20 p.m. CT kickoff on ESPN on Saturday evening Football
TUSCALOOSA. – The University of Alabama football team practiced in full pads for two hours on Tuesday afternoon at the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility.
The two-hour session focused on game planning for a balanced Arkansas offensive attack.
The Razorbacks feature the fifth-best scoring offense in the Southeastern Conference with an average of 32.6 points per game. Continue reading Tide prepares for Saturday’s Homecoming matchup with Arkansas
 Christina Marie Carroll
FLORENCE–Police have made an arrest in the Friday night hit and run that killed 57-year-old Kevin Doherty of Florence. Continue reading Police make arrest in Friday night hit and run
 Nellie Rogers has last seen Oct. 7th.
FLORENCE–Authorities in Lauderdale County are actively searching for a missing teen. Continue reading Lauderdale County authorities looking for missing teen
 Publisher and Columnist Jeff Roland
I love the old seventies song by Marvin Gay entitled What’s Going On. That’s the question I have been asking myself since the Colin Kaepernick-NFL- National Anthem debacle began.
This week we hear that Kaepernick will stand for the Anthem “If given the chance,” Hint..Hint..Surely some NFL team will allow Kaepernick the human hot potato to come play ball. Had he focused on that and not holding people captive with his display of “free speech” by taking a knee during the National Anthem to protest what? It seemed to change from time to time. Continue reading As Marvin Gay would’ve said, “What’s going on?”
 Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers
Judge Roy Moore and his wife, Kayla, made their traditional horseback ride to their voting place in Gallant in Etowah County, last Tuesday and when all the votes were counted that night, they won a resounding victory. Moore’s capture of the GOP Senate nomination was impressive. A 55-45 margin is not a total trouncing but is considered a landslide.
Despite being outspent by the Washington establishment 15-to-1, Moore prevailed. His solid bloc of conservative evangelical voters stood strong against an avalanche of negative ads. Continue reading Steve Flowers: Perception is reality in politics
 Author and Pastor Ron Craig
I have learned during my 40 years in Gospel ministry that piling Scripture upon Scripture, all of which deal with a certain subject, and all of which agree with one another on that subject, makes it very difficult for any honest person to argue against those Scriptures concerning that subject. Matthew 28:18-20 establishes the Bible Reality that the supernatural ministry Jesus established during His three-year public ministry on earth was intended to continue until His Second Coming. Several other New Testament passages back up that Bible Truth; thoroughly agreeing with it.
Continue reading Author Ron Craig: The church today has the very same authority
 Maxwell Marquez Thompson
FLORENCE-Authorities have arrested a Florence High School Senior after a grand jury indictment was handed down on charges of Rape and Sexual Abuse. Continue reading Florence High School senior arrested on rape and molestation charges

FLORENCE–Authorities are searching for the driver of an SUV involved in a hit and run that left a Florence man dead. Continue reading Florence man killed in Hit & Run, Authorities searching for driver
The following people were arrested in Colbert County:

SANCHEZ, CHRISTIAN GABREIEL
Booking #: 1710031978
Booking Date: 10-02-2017
Charges: POSSESSION MARIJUANA 2ND

LOVELACE, ERIC JOSEPH
Booking #: 1710031976
Booking Date: 10-02-2017
Charges: FTA: POSSESSION CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
Continue reading Colbert County Arrests 10/06/2017

FLORENCE- – The Shoals Idea Audition, an event sponsored by the University of North Alabama, Bank Independent, and the Shoals Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Guillot University Center on the University of North Alabama campus.
This annual event is free and open to the public. It is designed to foster new businesses, help entrepreneurs polish their presentations, and introduce community leaders who might be instrumental in helping make their ideas a reality. For the fourth year in a row, hopeful participants will have an opportunity to present their business ideas to a panel of area professionals, and the top scoring idea will be awarded a $5,000 cash prize, with $2,500 and $1,000 to second and third-place winners, respectively. Continue reading SHOALS IDEA COMPETITION SHOWCASES AN INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY ON TUESDAY OCT. 10TH
 The Pensacola Cross (Photo-PNJ)
MONTGOMERY – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall led a coalition of 14 state attorneys general in filing a friend of the court brief supporting the City of Pensacola, Florida’s, right to keep a historic cross on display in a public park.
Attorney General Marshall filed an amicus brief Tuesday with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the City of Pensacola’s appeal of a June 19, 2017, lower federal court ruling ordering the city to remove a Latin cross from Bayview Park. Continue reading ATTORNEY GENERAL STEVE MARSHALL LEADS 14-STATE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF RIGHT OF CITY OF PENSACOLA TO MAINTAIN HISTORIC CROSS IN PUBLIC PARK

MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Steve Marshall announced recently the filing of multiple lawsuits against casinos in five counties that continue to operate illegal slot machines, as so-called “electronic bingo,” in defiance of state law. The lawsuits call upon local circuit courts to prohibit the defendants from promoting, operating and transporting so-called “electronic bingo” machines and slot machines in those counties. The State also filed motions requesting that the circuit courts grant preliminary injunctions to cease unlawful gambling operations in these counties while the lawsuits are pending. Continue reading STATE AG ANNOUNCES MULTIPLE LAWSUITS TO ENFORCE STATE LAW BANNING ILLEGAL GAMBLING

BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Alabama today charged a licensed Alabama deer breeder and his associate for illegally transporting captive-bred and raised whitetail deer from a facility in Indiana to his deer breeder facility in Alabama. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and Alabama’s Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division Chief of Enforcement Michael Weathers announced the charge. Continue reading Alabama Deer Breeder charged with Illegal Transportation of Whitetail Deer
 Lloyd Peeples
BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town has named Lloyd Peeples as first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, the office’s number two post. Peeples began work in the leadership position this week.
“Lloyd Peeples brings tremendous energy, devotion, and skill to the Northern District,” Town said. “His experience, coupled with his leadership capability, will serve the entire office well. I am very proud that Lloyd Peeples joins us as my first assistant U.S. attorney.” Continue reading U.S. Attorney Jay Town Names Lloyd Peeples to Office’s Number Two Post
 Robert Posey
BIRMINGHAM – U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town has named veteran federal prosecutor Robert O. Posey as executive assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama.
“Robert Posey is an institution of knowledge. His leadership is proven and battle-tested and the Northern District has been fortunate to have it for many years, and it is my hope we will have it for many years to come,” Town said. “Robert will remain a big part of the management team as our new executive assistant U.S. attorney.” Continue reading Robert Posey appointed to management position in US Attorney’s office

TUSCUMBIA–OhBryans Steakhouse in Downtown Tuscumbia has called it quits. Sunday, October 1st was the last day the popular restaurant was open for business. Continue reading Popular Tuscumbia steak house closes
|
|