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 Danny Creasy with two of his recent books
TUSCUMBIA–Shoals author Danny Creasy is psyched about Monday (the first day of the Helen Keller Festival), June 19th. He will be at ColdWater Books on 6th Street in beautiful downtown Tuscumbia from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. interacting with readers and signing books. Continue reading Beloved Shoals Area Author Danny Creasy excited about Keller Fest to be at ColdWater Books for Book Signing Monday

LAUDERDALE COUNTY- A single-vehicle crash at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, June 15, has claimed the life of a Florence man. Randall Keith Patterson, 58, was killed when the 2000 Ford F-150 he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Continue reading Florence man killed in Thursday night crash
 James Daniel Moss
FLORENCE–James Daniel Moss, 34, of Florence was arrested Wednesday following a trespassing call which led to a fight with officers. Florence police responded to a trespassing call in the area of Glendale and Florence Blvd shortly before 1 pm on Wednesday. Officers arrived to find Moss inside of a business in the area. Continue reading Florence Man Arrested After Officer Injured During Fight
 Stephanie Kokales
FLORENCE–Stephanie Kokales, 39, of Florence has been arrested and charged following a March 2017 call involving an intoxicated person. On March 17, 2017, officers responded to the Seven Points area of North Florence to an intoxicated person. Upon arriving in the area Kokales was located and found to be under the influence of alcohol. Continue reading Florence Woman Charged with Chemical Endangerment

BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge today sentenced a Birmingham man to eight years in prison and ordered him to repay $10.9 million he embezzled from the Shelby County scrap metal brokerage where he was chief financial officer, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert O. Posey and FBI Special Agent in Charge Roger Stanton.
U.S. District Court Judge Abdul K. Kallon sentenced THOMAS L HINSON JR., 70, on five counts of wire fraud for depositing checks stolen from Strickland Trading Inc. into the account of Strickland Trading Company, LLC, a company Hinson formed to carry out his embezzlement. Hinson pleaded guilty to the charges in March. He must report to prison July 31. Continue reading Birmingham CPA Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison, Must Repay $11 Million Embezzled
 Cooper
FLORENCE–Zamera Cooper, 26, of Florence was arrested Tuesday after being indicted by a recent Lauderdale County Grand Jury. The indictment alleges the charge of Robbery 1st. Continue reading Former Florence convenience store employee arrested in robbery scheme
 JACKSON, TADERICK JALEELE Booking #: 1705231708 Booking Date: 05-21-2017 Charges: MULTIPLE TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Continue reading Colbert County Mugshots 6.12.2017

FLORENCE– If all homes were safe homes communities would not need services like Safeplace, Inc. However numberless homes, including many in the Shoals, are not safe havens.
Each month Safeplace, the only domestic violence program in northwest Alabama, serves an average of 650 people. The organization offers emergency housing, transitional housing assistance, counseling services, children’s outreach programs, and intervention programs for adults and teenagers. As a non-profit entity Safeplace is funded solely by grants and donations. Continue reading SAFEPLACE LIBERTY LUNCHEON: Celebrating 36 years of domestic-violence free life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
By: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
The need for infrastructure improvements and advancements across the State of Alabama is critical.
The deterioration of our roads, bridges, waterways, and ports hinders public safety, economic growth, and quality of life. The importance of gaining a portion of the Federal infrastructure investment and putting projects in place to further the advancement of our roads, bridges, waterways, and modern infrastructure such as high-speed internet and telecommunications, is monumental in bettering our future and not leaving these needs for future generations. Continue reading OpEd: President’s Infrastructure Focus Good for Alabama; We Must Be Ready
 State Rep Marcel Black
Marcel Black, a Democrat, was first elected to the Alabama Legislature in November 1990 and currently is serving a seventh term as a member of the House of Representatives, District 3. District 3 is comprised of portions of Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence counties. During his service, he chaired the Judiciary Committee for 10 years and currently serves as Ranking Minority Member. He chaired the Reapportionment Committee from 1998 until 2002. Under his direction, the redistricting plans drawn after the 2000 census for both the legislature and Congress were approved by the U.S. Justice Department and adopted by the Legislature without court intervention for the first and only time in Alabama history. Continue reading Marcel Black to Speak at June Democratic Club Meeting
 FRANKIE JOE VANDIVER: Possession of Controlled Substance w/ Intent to Distribute, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Possession of Marijuana 1st, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, FTA Possession of Controlled Substance, FTA Possession Drug Paraphernalia, FTA Felon in Possession of Firearm.
Continue reading FRANKLIN COUNTY MUGSHOTS

MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. — Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Child Development Center presents the 2017 Kids in College, Weird Science. Kids in College will be held July 17-21, 2017, in the Patriot Center (gym) on the Shoals campus.
The summer camp is open to children entering grades kindergarten through sixth in the fall. Each day participants will perform science experiments with local presenters. Campers will enjoy quality learning experiences with highly qualified staff. Healthy snacks will be provided daily. Continue reading NW-SCC 2017 Kids in College to feature Weird Science

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requested that Endo Pharmaceuticals remove its opioid pain medication, reformulated Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride), from the market. After careful consideration, the agency is seeking removal based on its concern that the benefits of the drug may no longer outweigh its risks. This is the first time the agency has taken steps to remove a currently marketed opioid pain medication from sale due to the public health consequences of abuse. Continue reading FDA requests removal of Opana ER for risks related to abuse
 Devonte Thompson
FLORENCE–Devonte Thompson, 24, of 629 Hermitage Drive, Florence, was arrested following a reported vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading Suspect runs into apartments after being handcuffed

MUSCLE SHOALS–Authorities have identified the 12-year-old victim in today’s drowning incident at TVA’s Rockpile Park. Continue reading Authorities release name of drowning victim

MUSCLE SHOALS–Authorities tell the Shoals Insider a 12-year-old girl who was rescued from the drain pipe at the Rock Pile waterfall has died. Continue reading Young girl dies after rescue at TVA Rockpile

MUSCLE SHOALS–Officials with Sears/Kmart corporate offices announced this morning they will be closing the Muscle Shoals location and the Dothan location of the retail chain. Continue reading Kmart Muscle Shoals closing doors

BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the City of Pinson have reached a comprehensive settlement agreement under the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to city facilities and programs, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Robert O. Posey.
The agreement, which went into effect Monday, resolves a number of complaints filed by a Pinson resident who claimed that various city facilities and programs were inaccessible to individuals with mobility impairments, in violation of the ADA. Continue reading U.S. Attorney’s Office Reaches Voluntary Compliance Agreement with Pinson to Improve Facilities and Program Access

CORINTH–The recent manhunt for three escaped Mississippi fugitives has ended with the capture of the last escapee. Continue reading Police manhunt has ended

RIVERTON ROSE TRAIL–NEWS UPDATE–Colbert County Sheriff Frank Williamson tells the Shoals Insider that they have apprehended one more of the three escaped fugitives from Prentiss County Mississippi. Continue reading UPDATE: One more Mississippi escapee captured, one still at large
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