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 A recent photo of Josh Henry with his daughter FLORENCE–Authorities are trying to locate a Shoals Area man who has been missing for over a week. According to relatives, Josh Henry hasn’t talked or communicated with family in over a week and family members are worried for his safety. Continue reading Have you seen this man? He has been missing for over a week
North Alabama and Alabama A&M played annually from 1975 to 1997, with the exception of 1991, when both were NCAA Division II institutions. Alabama A&M, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, will host UNA, soon to be a member of the Big South Conference, on September 8, 2018 in Huntsville. The Lions will then host the Bulldogs in Florence on September 14, 2019. Continue reading UNA AND ALABAMA A&M TO RENEW FOOTBALL RIVALRY  Caitlin Burns Holland The Board of Directors of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce has named Caitlin Burns Holland as Chamber President after a national search to fill the position. Holland, who has served as the Chamber’s Vice President for Investor Relations since November 2015, will start her position immediately. Macke Mauldin, Past Chamber Chair and President of Bank Independent, headed the search committee. The Chamber engaged Wheless Partners Executive Search and Leadership Consultants to manage the search. Continue reading Caitlin Holland Named Shoals Chamber of Commerce President
COLBERT COUNTY–UPDATE on Mississippi escaped inmates. One inmate has been captured and TWO are still at large in a wooded area of Riverton Rose Trail in Northwest Colbert County Alabama. Sheriff Frank Williamson would like to update the local citizens living in this area. We want you to know, as of right now the plan is to continue a full police presence until these fugitives are caught. For now, police are going to continue to keep the area surrounded. Continue reading Two escaped inmates still at large, one captured
Law enforcement across northwest Alabama are searching for one man. He has been caught on camera charging hundreds of dollars in merchandise to someone else’s account.
Florence/Lauderdale Tourism has announced future dates for its popular Swampette Tours of music heritage venues in the Shoals area. Dates are June 10, September 2 and December 2.
MUSCLE SHOALS & PHIL CAMPBELL, ALA. — The Upward Bound program at Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) has been funded $661,878 for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, an increase of three percent from the previous grant cycle, by the U.S. Department of Education. NW-SCC is one of 17 college or universities in the state of Alabama to receive the Upward Bound grant funding. NW-SCC houses an Upward Bound program on each of the two campuses. Each program should receive funding for the next five years (2017 – 2022). Phil Campbell Campus Program – $380,688; serves specified schools in Colbert, Franklin and Winston County
The traffic crashes, which involved three drivers and one passenger, occurred in Baldwin, Conecuh, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties. Three of the four individuals killed were not using seat belts. Alcohol involvement is not available as Troopers continue to investigate the crashes. Continue reading Troopers Investigate 4 Traffic Fatalities, 2 Boating Fatalities during Memorial Day Weekend
“Today’s approvals mark an important step forward in bringing consumers additional treatments that have met the FDA’s rigorous standards,” said Kathleen Uhl, M.D., director of the Office of Generic Drugs in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “Quickly bringing generics to market so patients have more options to treat their conditions is a top priority for the FDA.” Continue reading FDA approves first generic Strattera for the treatment of ADHD
 Winner Will Take Home $120,000, Invitation To 2017 Forrest Wood Cup FLORENCE – The T-H Marine Bass Fishing League (BFL) is heading to Florence, Alabama, June 1-3 for the 34th annual BFL All-American on Pickwick Lake, when 98 of the best boaters and co-anglers from across the 24-division BFL circuit will cast for a cash prize of up to $120,000 in the Boater Division and $60,000 in the Co-angler Division. In addition to the six-figure payday, the top boater will receive an invitation to compete for bass fishing’s most coveted prize – the Forrest Wood Cup – held Aug. 11-13 on Lake Murray in Columbia, South Carolina. “It’s going to be really good tournament – Pickwick Lake is one of the best fisheries in the Tennessee River system,” said Quaker State pro Scott Canterbury of Odenville, Alabama, an eight-time Forrest Wood Cup qualifier. “The fish are going to be just getting out on the ledges so they haven’t been pressured and will be easy to catch. Those schools will be really big – some of the guys will likely be able to catch 50 bass off of one spot. Continue reading NATION’S BEST WEEKEND ANGLERS HEADING TO PICKWICK LAKE FOR 34TH ANNUAL BFL ALL-AMERICAN
 Chazz Taylor FLORENCE–Authorities arrested Tahlia Cole and Chaz Taylor On Sunday. On 5/28/17 officers responded to a reported drug call in the 300 block of Patterson Street. Upon arriving at the home officers could smell burning marijuana in the area and noticed it coming from an open window on the home. As officers approached the window they observed Ms. Cole and Mr. Taylor inside of a bedroom with a small child.  Tahlia Cole Officers also observed the couple smoking marijuana in front of the child and smoke filling the room. Continue reading Authorities make drug arrests after receiving complaint  Daniel Keen FLORENCE–Authorities have made an arrest in a sexual abuse case. According to Florence Police, Daniel Keen was arrested on Friday. Continue reading Authorities make arrest in sexual abuse case  Elysia Tucker, LPC, ADC People seek counseling for a number of different reasons. According to the American Counseling Association “Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals.” Finding the right counselor can ensure that your experience is a positive and empowering one. For some, it can be life-changing.
The Lions and Bison will meet on September 22, 2018 as part of UNA’s first season of transition to FCS status. North Alabama will play a full NCAA Division II schedule in 2017 in its final year of membership in the Gulf South Conference. Continue reading UNA FOOTBALL TO FACE NORTH DAKOTA STATE IN 2018  Sorely and his handler Officer Guy Lambert FLORENCE– Over the weekend, Florence said goodbye to Florence Police Horse “Sorely.” “Sorely” was placed into service with the department in 2009 and was an asset to the police mounted unit. Sorely passed suddenly on Thursday morning. Continue reading Police horse “Sorely” will be missed
 Sen. Arthur Orr MONTGOMERY- The Alabama Legislature passed SB173/HB215 during the last week of the General Session on May 17, 2017 and then Governor Kay Ivey signed the bill into law. State Senator Arthur Orr (R), 3rd District and Representative Ken Johnson (R), 7th District, sponsored bills in the House and Senate which passed the Legislature. The bill, entitled “The Alabama Monetary Transmission Act,”  Rep. Ken Johnson
FLORENCE, Ala. – Edsel Holden will present “What a Wonderful World,” a fundraising concert for UNA Bands, Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 2 p.m., in Norton Auditorium on the UNA campus. Holden, who is a well-known name in the Shoals area, has performed fundraising concerts for the past 10 years, and he’s excited this year’s concert will benefit UNA Bands. “I’ve always liked the UNA Band,” he said. “The first time I performed with my grandson was with the UNA Studio Jazz Band. Arguably, the UNA Band, under the direction of Lloyd Jones, is the finest college band in the state, but even they need help from time to time. That’s why I decided to do this concert for them.” Continue reading Holden Performs Concert for UNA Bands |
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