MICHAEL LAW FIRM

Posts

Archives

BRODY WATSON NAMED NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STATE BEE SEMIFINALIST

Brody Watson

Watson has been named by the National Geographic Society as a semifinalist eligible to compete
in the 2017 Alabama National Geographic State Bee. The contest will be held at Samford University
on Friday, March 31, 2017. Continue reading BRODY WATSON NAMED NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC STATE BEE SEMIFINALIST

Michigan Man Arrested for Alleged Violations of Alabama Securities Act


MONTGOMERY-Authorities announced that Robert Craig Rudder of Warren, Michigan, was arrested on Feb. 28, 2017 by the Special Operations Unit of the Warren, Michigan Police Department, under the direction of Deputy Commissioner, Matthew Nichols. Rudder’s arrest stems from an October, 2016 Jefferson County, Alabama Grand Jury indictment charging him with multiple violations of the Alabama Securities Act. Rudder is currently in custody in Michigan, under a $130,000 bond, pending extradition to Jefferson County. Continue reading Michigan Man Arrested for Alleged Violations of Alabama Securities Act

Experience A Deep Tissue Massage And Point Therapy Session Together And Save Money!

Call Dustin Blackman at 256-200-9431

Pain is your body’s “alarms indicator” that something is not right and its time for you to addressed it or it will progress to a more painful symptomatic problem. Neuromuscular Therapeutic is used to disrupt the tension-pain cycle by locating and de-activating painful trigger points.

When your body is experiencing chronic muscle tension or suffering from past injuries this causes adhesions to build up. Adhesions are (bands of painful, rigid connective tissue) that form in, on and around your muscles, their tendons, and ligaments this causes joint stiffness. Continue reading Experience A Deep Tissue Massage And Point Therapy Session Together And Save Money!

Burglary suspects apprehended at Budget Inn Florence

Cartwright

 

FLORENCE-Last night Florence police officers received a tip from someone who had seen the stories of the recent burglaries. Officers responded to the tip and located Zachary Tyler Cartwright, 18, of Florence and Christopher Cody Masters, 23, of Florence inside of a hotel room at Budget Inn in Florence. Continue reading Burglary suspects apprehended at Budget Inn Florence

FDA approves first treatment for frequent urination at night due to overproduction of urine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Noctiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray for adults who awaken at least two times per night to urinate due to a condition known as nocturnal polyuria (overproduction of urine during the night). Noctiva is the first FDA-approved treatment for this condition. Continue reading FDA approves first treatment for frequent urination at night due to overproduction of urine

Counselor’s Corner: The Difference Between Grief and Depression

Elysia Tucker, LPC, ADC
is the Executive Director of
Southern Wellness Services, Inc.

All people experiences loss at one time or another in their lives. Grief is a natural process arising from the loss of someone or something important to you. While it is normal to experience grief, it is important to know the difference between grief and major depressive disorder, and when to seek help with either. Continue reading Counselor’s Corner: The Difference Between Grief and Depression

Anniston Army Depot Employee Charged with Stealing Transmission Oil Coolers


BIRMINGHAM – Federal prosecutors have charged an Anniston Army Depot employee with stealing more than $175,000 worth of transmission oil coolers from the depot between 2013 and 2015, federal officials announced.  Continue reading Anniston Army Depot Employee Charged with Stealing Transmission Oil Coolers

ALABAMA JOINS WITH 39 OTHER STATES IN FEDERAL GENERIC DRUG ANTITRUST LAWSUIT

MONTGOMERY– Attorney General Steven T. Marshall announced Wednesday that Alabama has joined a federal antitrust lawsuit alleging that six generic drug-makers entered into illegal conspiracies in order to unreasonably restrain trade, artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition in the United States for two generic drugs. Continue reading ALABAMA JOINS WITH 39 OTHER STATES IN FEDERAL GENERIC DRUG ANTITRUST LAWSUIT

Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges for Stealing from Dead Man’s Retirement Fund


BIRMINGHAM – A Texas man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to charges related to his scheme to steal more than $545,000 from a retirement account after the account owner and his designated beneficiary both died, federal officials announced. Continue reading Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Charges for Stealing from Dead Man’s Retirement Fund

Franklin County and Russellville schools closed today due to severe weather

RUSSELLVILLE-Administrators have closed Franklin County and Russellville city schools today due to the threat of severe weather. Continue reading Franklin County and Russellville schools closed today due to severe weather

Trump addresses both Houses of Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C.-President Donald J. Trump addressed both houses of Congress. Here is a full text of President Trump’s speech and the video above for those who missed it, Continue reading Trump addresses both Houses of Congress

Steve Flowers: This Week in Alabama Politics

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

As I have suggested to you, we are looking at one momentous 2018-election year, and it has begun. Get this folks; we have an open governor’s race. We have openings at Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Treasurer, Agriculture Commissioner, three seats on the Supreme Court including the Chief Justice position, all 35 state Senate seats, all 105 House seats, one hotly contested congressional seat, as well as 67 sheriffs. Folks, that’s the most political marquee year in my long political life. If media outlets do not make money next year, they ain’t ever gonna make any money. Continue reading Steve Flowers: This Week in Alabama Politics

UNA Continues ‘Light the Fountain” Tradition March 16

FLORENCE, Ala. – The unseasonably warm temperatures have made it feel like spring on the University of North Alabama campus.  However, to officially kick off the season, the UNA Student Government Association (SGA) and the University continue a new campus tradition, “Light the Fountain.” Continue reading UNA Continues ‘Light the Fountain” Tradition March 16

University of North Alabama Students Compete for Prestigious Fulbright Scholarships

 

FLORENCE, Ala. – It’s impressive for an institution to have one student named as a finalist for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The University of North Alabama has two, and this is the first time in the school’s history that any student has been up for the prestigious accomplishment. Continue reading University of North Alabama Students Compete for Prestigious Fulbright Scholarships

Authorities announce arrest of nursing home employees on neglect charges after patient suffers ant bites

Attorney General Steven T. Marshall announced the recent arrests of three former employees of Cherokee Health and Rehab nursing home in Centre for the neglect of an 84-year-old resident of the facility. Michele Curry, 42, of Centre, was arrested this morning and has been released on bond. Kacey Allen, 28, also of Centre, and Shawna Rogers, 26 of Rome, Georgia, were arrested this afternoon. Continue reading Authorities announce arrest of nursing home employees on neglect charges after patient suffers ant bites

Authorities need your help in identifying suspects

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance in identifying 2 persons of interest in a burglary/theft that occurred on county road 9 in the Cloverdale area. Continue reading Authorities need your help in identifying suspects

Do you know this man? Florence police looking for suspected car burglar

Do you recognize this man? The Florence Police Department would like to speak with this man about a car that was recently burglarized. Continue reading Do you know this man? Florence police looking for suspected car burglar

Lauderdale County woman dies in crash

TUSCUMBIA- A single-vehicle crash at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, has claimed the life of a Greenhill woman. Lucy I. Garrard, 60, was killed when the 2001 Ford Explorer she was driving left the roadway and overturned.  Continue reading Lauderdale County woman dies in crash

Woman faces multiple charges involving theft from an elderly family member

Jennifer Hipps

FLORENCE- According to police, Jennifer HIpps was arrested Thursday on multiple charges. Continue reading Woman faces multiple charges involving theft from an elderly family member

Womack leaving post as Florence school superintendent

Dr. Janet S. Womack (Courtesy Florence City Schools)

FLORENCE-This morning the Florence Board of Education bought out the remainder of Superintendent Janet Womack’s contract. Continue reading Womack leaving post as Florence school superintendent