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 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey released the following statement in response to Hurricane Harvey.
“Like all Americans, the people of Alabama are deeply moved by the massive devastation that has affected the state of Texas. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those lost because of Hurricane Harvey, and especially with the family of Houston Police Sergeant Steve Perez. Our thoughts and our prayers are with all Texans. Continue reading Ivey asks for prayer for Hurricane Harvey victims
 Nicholas Alexander FLORENCE–UNA can’t seem to catch a break here lately. A former athletic trainer has been indicted for sexual abuse for having a sexual relationship with a student.
Nicholas Alexander turned himself in to authorities. UNA officals say they were informed of the incident back in March and released a statement today: Continue reading UNA trainer indicted on sexual abuse charge
 Michael Brewer FLORENCE–A Decatur man with an extensive criminal record in Lauderdale County has made his way back to Florence for a one man crime spree.
Thankfully Florence police were on alert Tuesday night to capture Charles Michael Brewer, 44, of Decatur.
Police received a call of a reckless driver on Railroad Ave. According to a witness, Brewer ran off the roadway and rolled a vehicle, 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The vehicle landed up right, on its wheels, on the railroad tracks. Continue reading Officers follow leaking fluid to catch suspected car burglar and career criminal
MONTGOMERY – In the wake of widespread damage caused by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Harvey in Texas, the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) is cautioning investors to watch out for opportunistic investment scams.
“As we are seeing in Texas, natural disasters bring out the best in people, with neighbors helping neighbors. Unfortunately, we know from experience that disasters also can bring out the worst in people, particularly those seeking to profit from the misfortune of others,” Director Joseph Borg said. “Unsolicited investment offers seeking to capitalize on the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey should be approached with extreme caution.” Continue reading INVESTOR ALERT: WATCH OUT FOR HURRICANE HARVEY SCAMS
MUSCLE SHOALS–Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a Florence man.
According to police, they received a call at 9:28 p.m. on Monday, reporting a shooting at a home on Roosevelt Avenue. Continue reading One dead. One in custody in Muscle Shoals Shooting
FLORENCE, Ala. – Project Say Something and the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library are teaming up to launch the Florence African American Heritage Project, and the University of North Alabama’s Public History students will be lending a hand.
The African American Heritage project, made possible by a grant from the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, will establish a series of “History Harvests” in which community members are invited to share personal materials that provide a fuller picture of the history and life of African Americans in Florence. Continue reading University of North Alabama Students Assisting FLPL
 Reverend Ron Craig Just a casual observation of world events makes it obvious that God is not forcing His will (as expressed in the Bible) on anyone in the world. It is obvious as well that Satan is attempting to force his will on the population of this entire planet. But remember that the Bible states in no uncertain terms that the devil is now an outcast (John 12:31-32), and that he has been rendered ineffective (Hebrews 2:14), and that we believers have been rescued from the kingdom of darkness (Colossians 1:13). How does all that Scripture testimony square with raw documented evidence that evil seems to be prevailing on this planet today?
Continue reading Ron Craig: Enemy still seeking someone to devour
FLORENCE–The Florence Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying these two men. They are suspects in a recent theft case. Continue reading Do You Know These Men? Police need help identifying suspects
A statue depicting the breakthrough moment when Helen Keller first communicated with her teacher, Anne Sullivan, will be unveiled and dedicated Saturday, Sept. 9 at Ivy Green in Tuscumbia.
Lions Clubs of Alabama commissioned Craigger Browne of Sylacauga to sculpt the statue from Alabama marble. It depicts Keller spelling w-a-t-e-r in Sullivan’s hand as water flows from the well pump at Ivy Green. The statue is named “The Warmth of Enlightenment.” Continue reading Public invited to statue dedication at Ivy Green
MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Alabama has joined a 21-state coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to defend the rights of gun owners against efforts to ban certain firearms typically used by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes.
In their amicus brief in the case Kolbe v Hogan, the states asked the Supreme Court to hear arguments against, and ultimately strike down, a Maryland weapons ban that infringes on the rights of legal gun owners by prohibiting the sale, transfer and possession of certain semiautomatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines. Continue reading ALABAMA JOINS 21-STATE COALITION URGING SUPREME COURT TO PROTECT SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS
MOBILE, Ala. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers worked with authorities to apprehend three Indonesian nationals in Arkansas last week who had deserted from various international cruise ships docked in the United States over the past three years.
CBP officers in Mobile, Alabama received notification in June that crew members had failed to report back to a cruise ship for departure after shore leave and conducted an investigation with law enforcement partners supporting the Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) in the region including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Continue reading Authorities apprehend cruise ship deserters
BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge today sentenced a Honduran national to nearly seven years in prison for being in the United States illegally and possessing firearms, one that was used in a 2016 homicide at a Bessemer nightclub, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Agent in Charge Ray Parmer.
U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins sentenced WALTER ALONSO MARTINEZ-CHANDIAS, 27, to six years and nine months in prison on one count of possession of a firearm by an alien illegally in the U.S. Martinez-Chandias pled guilty to the charge in March. Continue reading Illegal Alien Possessing Firearms Sentenced to Nearly Seven Years in Federal Prison
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MONTGOMERY–Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin has today endorsed Judge Roy Moore in his senate run against Luther Strange. Continue reading Sarah Palin endorsing Roy Moore for US Senate seat
(BPT) – Football season is finally upon us and fans everywhere are getting revved up to cheer on their favorite team. Whether you watch the big game from the comfort of your home or head down to the stadium, it’s the perfect time to throw the mother of all football celebrations – a really big tailgating party.
Tailgating is a chance to enjoy (or brave) the fall weather and bond with friends over the anticipation of football. At its peak, stadium tailgating can turn into a free-flowing block party that anyone can crash.
Whether at home on the deck or camped out at the stadium, an unforgettable day of tailgating starts with a good plan and the right mindset. Whatever you do, be sure and roll out the welcome mat and tackle the tailgating experience head on, creating the ultimate football party zone. Continue reading 3 things you’ll need to throw the ultimate tailgating party
Florence — Recently UNA’s Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master’s in Business Administration (EMBA) were ranked within the top 10 of two online MBA-focused publications, Best Colleges Review and MBA Central.
Online resource guide Best College Reviews ranked UNA’s MBA program as third among 200 universities nationally. The website used academic quality, flexibility-enhancing characteristics, and affordability as the methodology in their judgements. UNA’s program was ranked just behind University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Southeast Missouri State. It was one of only two in the State of Alabama with Auburn University ranked nineteenth. Continue reading UNA MBA PROGRAM RANKED BY NATIONAL ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
MONTGOMERY—Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Jefferson County District Attorney Pro Tem Danny Carr recently announced a court ruling against a Birmingham gambling facility. The prosecutors stated that, once again, the courts of Alabama have upheld the prohibitions of gambling and slot machines in this state.
The ruling by the Jefferson County Circuit Court was against Bid City and its machines. Bid City offered computer systems with software from Blue Streak Bids, LLC, doing business as Redibids, that included illegal sweepstakes games in conjunction with online auctions. Continue reading STATE OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE VICTORY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY GAMBLING CASE
SHEFFIELD–Miss Kitty’s Urban Design & Gifts will be closing her doors for good September 30th.
The store offers all the latest interior design items, furniture, and gifts for people that aren’t always easy to buy for.
Originally from Mississippi, Owner Kitty Simms tells the Shoals Insider, “I’m ready for the next chapter in my life, my son graduates high school at the end of the school year,” “Financially, it’s the best decision for us,” Continue reading Sheffield business Miss Kitty’s closing end of September
 Ask the Attorney Columnist James Irby We’ve received a lot of questions from the last article about Bankruptcy. So, we figured we’d take a few minutes to answer some of those questions. If you have some of your own questions, call JAMES IRBY, P.C.at 256.766.7778, because we can help you.
1. Can bankruptcy take care of all of my debts?
The simple answer is yes. A bankruptcy can take care of just about all of your debts when properly done. However, there are a few exceptions, child support, alimony, student loans, and often times back taxes cannot be discharged.
2. Can I keep my house? Continue reading Ask the Attorney: Is Bankruptcy right for me?
FLORENCE–Police are asking members of the public if they can help identify the man in the above photo. Continue reading Have you seen this man? Police need your help
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