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In the past few days, Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to improve living conditions in six northwest Alabama communities. Community Development Block Grants awarded by Bentley are: $450,000 to the city of Moulton, $350,000 to Franklin County, $230,000 to the city of Guin, $105,625 to the town of Hillsboro and $110,604 to the city of Tuscumbia. Continue reading Tuscumbia receives $110,604 in block grants; Franklin County $350,000
CRIME OF THE WEEK – Russellville Police are working to identify a burglary suspect. Earlier this week someone broke into a store and got away with a bag of loot. Continue reading Help CrimeStoppers bring this burglar to justice
Montgomery, AL – A total of 31 people were arrested during a mutually coordinated operation between Georgia and Alabama law enforcement agencies. Operation Southern Impact targeted persons who sexually exploit children by using the Internet. In Alabama, 11 people have been arrested during Operation Southern Impact. Those arrested in Alabama were charged with crimes surrounding the sexual exploitation of children. Additional charges may be forthcoming and other arrests may occur after analysis of seized digital devices. Continue reading ‘Operation Southern Impact’ Targets Those Who Exploit Children by Using the Internet  Alabama’s Death Chamber ATMORE-Condemned killer Tommy Arthur received his seventh stay of execution on Thursday around 11:00 pm. Continue reading Tommy Arthur dodges bullet with 7th stay of execution  Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY— Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $200,000 grant to help the city of Red Bay make a vital sewer repair needed to keep a major employer up and running. Continue reading Governor awards grant to make vital sewer repair for Red Bay dogfood plant  Tommy Arthur (ALDOC) ATMORE-Death row inmate Tommy Arthur will live two more hours after the state agreed to a US Supreme Court request to delay the execution. Continue reading Tommy Arthur execution delayed by 2 hours  Outgoing Florence Mayor Mickey Haddock To the Citizens of Florence: A s I close out my term as Mayor, I want to say what an honor it has been to serve you. It has by far been the most challenging job I have ever held, but at the same time, it has been the most rewarding. First, I want to thank my wife, Linda, and my family for their patience and strong support and encouragement during this time. Second, I want to thank the City Council for their cooperation and for the good rapport that we have shared. I believe we have made a positive impact and have set in motion several major projects that will continue to add to our already fabulous City. We have addressed smaller needs as well. Continue reading Florence Mayor Haddock issues written farewell address
BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury last month indicted nine people as part of an illegal drug ring trafficking heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in Jefferson County, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Stephen G. Azzam. Continue reading Nine People Indicted for Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl and Cocaine Tommy Arthur (ALDOC) ATMORE-Officials at Holman Prison are again attempting to execute Tommy Arthur. Continue reading State will go through with Arthur execution at 6:00 pm unless courts intervene
 In closing and covering an ash stack at retired Colbert Fossil Plant, TVA creates not only safety but also scenery. TUSCUMBIA—TVA recently completed a $16 million project to close the dry ash stack at the now-retired Colbert Fossil Plant in Colbert County, Ala. Started in the summer of 2015, this 67-acre project involved the installation of over 2.8 million square feet of plastic liner, 255,000 tons of soil (enough to cover the site to a depth of 18 inches) and 2.7 million square feet of sod. Continue reading Colbert Ash Stack Closure Complete See Mary Lord for all of your real estate needs at Coldwell Banker / Pinnacle Properties or call her at 256-394-9495. In Episode 3 of Hometown Good Eats, Mary Lord visits Claunch Cafe in Tuscumbia, Al. Claunch Cafe is located in Spring Park and is owned by Chris Claunch. Continue reading Hometown Good Eats: Mary visits Claunch Cafe in Spring Park  Friend, not Frank, the name the rescue operation gave him “Friend” is a reddish-brown submarine of a dog not unlike a cross between a miniature Jersey cow and tan Easter Bunny. His extra long hash-brown colored ears, silkier than satin, frame his stoic, bovine face. Friend cuts an imposing figure based on bulk — but he’s a gentle giant — and that’s why my wife and I decided to call him “Friend” not “Frank,” as he was named by the rescue organization from which we adopted him. Continue reading Don’t we all need a friend?  Tony Cox Candidate for Lauderdale County License Commissioner I’m seeking this office because I want the challenge – to make this office the best that it can be. -No matter who holds this office, you’ll still get your notice and go get your registrations renewed annually. Continue reading Tony Cox is running for Lauderdale County License Commissioner.
We don’t know all of the details, but local rapper Tory King passed today after an illness. Continue reading Local rap artist Tory King passes away
 Anderson and Foster are semifinalists for the Butkus, while Scott was chosen to the Ray Guy list TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama senior linebackers Ryan Anderson and Reuben Foster, along with junior punter JK Scott, were nominated for awards at their respective positions on Monday. Anderson and Foster were chosen as semifinalists for the Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s top collegiate linebacker, while Scott was selected as a candidate for the Ray Guy Award, which is presented annually to college football’s top punter. Continue reading Crimson Tide Football’s Anderson, Foster, Scott Selected to Award Lists Alabama’s Death Chamber Only law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and members of the media can have phones, paper, pens or pencils handy when Alabama executes one of its prisoners. Guess who can’t have any of these items during an Alabama execution? The people who need them the most: Capital defense lawyers charged with the macabre – but honorable-beyond-belief duty – of having to document their clients’ last moments (clients they’ve represented for years, and in some instances, decades) while zealously protecting their constitutional right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment. Continue reading OP-ED: Alabama tilts the advantage in executions in favor of prosecutors
(MONTGOMERY) – Attorney General Luther Strange welcomed a decision recently by the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case in which a Virginia high school was forced to allow access to school restrooms based on gender preference, not the sex of the student. Continue reading Alabama Joined 20 States Calling on High Court to Hear Transgender Case  Coach Jared Mothershed and wife Sara Jared Matthew Mothershed, age 27, of Muscle Shoals, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 29, 2016. The family will receive friends today, Oct. 31, 2016, from 1 to 4 at Underwood Baptist Church, Petersville. A celebration of Jared’s life will begin at 4 p.m. at the church with a private burial for family only, to follow at Stoney Point Cemetery. Brother Tom Phillips, Johnell Jones and Darrell Higgins will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Brooks Canup, Shade Butler, Chris McDougal, Chris Gunn, Corbette Davis, Levi Gilley, Malachi Cole and Zach Cole. Continue reading Obituary for Coach Jared Mothershed |
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