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New law extends drivers license renewal period

MONTGOMERY – Alabama driver license holders now may renew a license up to 180 days prior to its expiration. Continue reading New law extends drivers license renewal period

Suspect locks self in X-Ray room at local hospital while trying to escape police custody

Ralph Evan LeMay

SHEFFIELD-Police had their hands full when a Sheffield man decided to flee police custody. Continue reading Suspect locks self in X-Ray room at local hospital while trying to escape police custody

UNA Now Offering Masters in Writing

FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama is now offering a second graduate degree in English. Graduate students can now obtain an M.A. in Writing. Continue reading UNA Now Offering Masters in Writing

Lauderdale County Mugshots for Sept. 2 Through Sept. 9, 2016

Continue reading Lauderdale County Mugshots for Sept. 2 Through Sept. 9, 2016

BROOKS OPPOSES BILL THAT INCREASES NATIONAL DEBT AND SPENDS AT RECORD HIGH RATE

US Congressman Mo Brooks

Washington, D.C. – Congress will soon consider a continuing resolution (CR) spending bill that increases federal government spending by yet another $150 billion, and helps blow FY 2017 federal government spending through the $4 trillion mark, a record high. Standing before the U.S. House this morning, Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) again warned colleagues of a looming and debilitating American insolvency and bankruptcy, and explained why he will vote against another temporary government funding measure that ignores economic reality. Continue reading BROOKS OPPOSES BILL THAT INCREASES NATIONAL DEBT AND SPENDS AT RECORD HIGH RATE

NW-SCC Public Relations Department wins five statewide awards

NW-SCC wins five (5) awards during the 2016 ACCSPRA Pyramid Awards and annual conference

MUSCLE SHOALS — Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Public Relations Department received five (5) awards and was recognized for its outstanding marketing and public relations efforts by the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA) last week. Continue reading NW-SCC Public Relations Department wins five statewide awards

Lauderdale County Mugshots for August 29th Through Sept. 2

Continue reading Lauderdale County Mugshots for August 29th Through Sept. 2

This Week in Alabama Politics: “Sessions one of the most conservative in the Senate”

Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers

Throughout this year’s prodigious presidential selection process our junior senator, Jeff Sessions, has been at the forefront. He has become the darling of the extreme right throughout the country. He is and has been one of the most conservative members of the U.S. Senate for close to two decades now. Throughout his entire tenure in the Senate, he has been consistently ranked as one of the five most conservative members of this august body. Continue reading This Week in Alabama Politics: “Sessions one of the most conservative in the Senate”

New Florence Arrest Reports for 9.9.2016

Continue reading New Florence Arrest Reports for 9.9.2016

Found: Two Girls were Missing in Rogersville

The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing juveniles.

Continue reading Found: Two Girls were Missing in Rogersville

Body found in Lauderdale county

UNDERWOOD- (SHOALS INSIDER)– Sheriff’s department officials confirm to the Insider that a body has been found this morning in rural Lauderdale county. Continue reading Body found in Lauderdale county

Search crews locate body of missing swimmer

WATERLOO-(SHOALS INSIDER)–Authorities tell the Insider the body of a missing swimmer has been located. Continue reading Search crews locate body of missing swimmer

Tide prepares for home opener against Western Kentucky

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football team worked out in full pads Tuesday afternoon during a two-hour practice on the Thomas-Drew Practice Fields. Continue reading Tide prepares for home opener against Western Kentucky

Tickets for Alabama vs. Kent State sell out

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Tickets for the Sept. 24 football game against Kent State have now sold out, The University of Alabama Athletics Department announced on Tuesday. Continue reading Tickets for Alabama vs. Kent State sell out

Labor Day traffic fatalities down from last year

MONTGOMERY – Alabama State Troopers investigated half as many traffic fatalities during this past Labor Day weekend as during the same period in 2015. Continue reading Labor Day traffic fatalities down from last year

Auburn press conference

Crews searching for possible drowning victim

WATERLOO–(SHOALS INSIDER)–Emergency officials tell the Insider they are searching the Tennessee River near Waterloo for a possible drowning victim. Continue reading Crews searching for possible drowning victim

Police trying to identify body found alongside Helton Drive

Traffic was reduced to one lane Thursday after a body was discovered on Helton Dr.

FLORENCE–Police investigators are trying to determine the identity of a body found alongside Helton Drive Thursday morning. Continue reading Police trying to identify body found alongside Helton Drive

Have you seen this man? Police want to know

The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 32-year-old Michael Forsythe. The courts have issued a warrant for the Florence man’s arrest for failing to pay child support. Continue reading Have you seen this man? Police want to know

Police asking for public’s help to identify suspected robber

FLORENCE– Florence Police are looking for leads in the robbery of a convenience store. Continue reading Police asking for public’s help to identify suspected robber