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Florence Police Find Body

Ariel view of the area.

                               Aerial view of the area.

 

On Helton Drive, near The Singing River Bridge, a badly decomposed body was found.

 

 

 

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DEA actions will outlaw Kratom

 

Drying Kratom leaves

Drying Kratom leaves

Washington, DC – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) today announced its intention to place the active materials in the kratom plant into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act in order to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety. Mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine are found in kratom, which is a tropical tree indigenous to Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, and other areas of Southeast Asia. The announcement was made in the U.S. Federal Register and can be found here. Continue reading DEA actions will outlaw Kratom

Former Church Staff Member Sentenced to 50 years in Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation and Possessing Child Pornography

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BIRMINGHAM – A federal judge Tuesday sentenced a Shelby County man and former church staff member to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing a seven-year-old child and possessing child pornography in 2013, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Roger C. Stanton. Continue reading Former Church Staff Member Sentenced to 50 years in Prison for Child Sexual Exploitation and Possessing Child Pornography

Florence police arrest suspected car thief

Robert Eugene Brewer (FPD)

Robert Eugene Brewer (FPD)

FLORENCE–(SHOALS INSIDER)– Authorities in Florence quickly apprehended a suspected car thief just a few hours after it was reported stolen. Continue reading Florence police arrest suspected car thief

Verizon says some smartphones will run faster today

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FLORENCE–(SHOALS INSIDER)- Verizon says its new LTE advanced, which was rolled out today, will be much quicker than the standard LTE. Continue reading Verizon says some smartphones will run faster today

Police make arrest in Muscle Shoals burglaries

Chance Tyler Crossett

Chance Tyler Crossett

MUSCLE SHOALS– According to police an arrest has been made in connection with several reported burglaries. Continue reading Police make arrest in Muscle Shoals burglaries

Police looking for stolen 4-wheeler

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MUSCLE SHOALS-Police are asking the public if they know the whereabouts of a stolen ATV. Continue reading Police looking for stolen 4-wheeler

Gene Wilder, 83, Dies of Alzheimers

American actor Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in 'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory', directed by Mel Stuart, 1971. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

American actor Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in ‘Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory’, directed by Mel Stuart, 1971. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

 

Gene Wilder, the actor who performed to such unforgettable roles as the neurotic accountant in “The Producers” and the deranged animator of “Young Frankenstein,” has died. He was 83.

 

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Saban talks about life and football

Auburn student found dead

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AUBURN–According to news reports, an 18-year-old freshman was found dead in his room Sunday afternoon. Continue reading Auburn student found dead

Tuscumbia business owner and Florence woman die in head-on collision

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MUSCLE SHOALS–(SHOALS INSIDER)– According to authorities, a Tuscumbia businessman and a Florence woman were killed Saturday night in a two-car collision. Continue reading Tuscumbia business owner and Florence woman die in head-on collision

Lauderdale County Mugshots August 19 Through August 25, 2016

Mugshots provided by Lauderdale County. All subjects innocent until proven guilty.

 

Birth Date:  12/19/97 Booking Number:  A1603506 Agency:  LAUD Inmate Name:  CALHOUN, JEREMIAH E Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class 13:43:51 08/22/16 Attempted Rape 13A-4-2 Rape DIST 2F 13:43:13 08/22/16 Sexual Abuse 1st 13A-6-66 DIST 3F

Birth Date:  12/19/97
Booking Number:  A1603506
Agency:  LAUD
Inmate Name:  CALHOUN, JEREMIAH E
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
13:43:51 08/22/16 Attempted Rape 13A-4-2 Rape DIST 2F
13:43:13 08/22/16 Sexual Abuse 1st 13A-6-66 DIST 3F

Birth Date:  12/20/77 Booking Number:  A1603457 Agency:  LAUD Inmate Name:  CARBINE, RUBY A Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class 21:41:00 08/19/16 Drug Paraphernalia,Use/Poss 13a-12-260 DIST AM 21:41:00 08/19/16 Unlaw Poss. Dangerous Drugs 13A-12-212 3599 DIST 3F 10:47:14 08/23/16 Alias Arrest/Bench Warrant 1J 15-11-5 5015 DIST BM

Birth Date:  12/20/77
Booking Number:  A1603457
Agency:  LAUD
Inmate Name:  CARBINE, RUBY A
Time/Date Offense Area Statute Court Crime Class
21:41:00 08/19/16 Drug Paraphernalia,Use/Poss 13a-12-260 DIST AM
21:41:00 08/19/16 Unlaw Poss. Dangerous Drugs 13A-12-212 3599 DIST 3F
10:47:14 08/23/16 Alias Arrest/Bench Warrant 1J 15-11-5 5015 DIST BM

 

 

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Trump making headway with little tv ad spending, most Americans under 40 get their news digitally

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In 1960 television was a new medium. Most Americans did not have televisions in the early 1950’s. However, by 1960 the majority of the country had fallen in love with Lucy and TV. Continue reading Trump making headway with little tv ad spending, most Americans under 40 get their news digitally

FDA advises nationwide testing for Zika virus in all donated blood and blood components

The Zika Mosquito

The Zika Mosquito

As a further safety measure against the emerging Zika virus outbreak, today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a revised guidance recommending universal testing of donated Whole Blood and blood components for Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories. Continue reading FDA advises nationwide testing for Zika virus in all donated blood and blood components

Federal Jury Convicts Birmingham Man of Preparing False Tax Returns and Witness Tampering

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BIRMINGHAM – A federal jury on Wednesday convicted a Birmingham man for assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns and tampering with a witness who the IRS contacted to question about returns he had prepared, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Veronica Hyman-Pillot. Continue reading Federal Jury Convicts Birmingham Man of Preparing False Tax Returns and Witness Tampering

Do you know this person? Police and car wash owner asking for public’s help

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MUSCLE SHOALS–Police and an anxious business owner need help identifying a possible theft suspect.
Early Monday morning, cameras caught the man driving this silver Nissan allegedly breaking into a change machine at PawnDaddy on South Wilson Dam Road. Continue reading Do you know this person? Police and car wash owner asking for public’s help

Shoals Entrepreneurial Center Receives $997K POWER Grant for Shoals Shift

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The Shoals Entrepreneurial Center was recently awarded a $997,000 grant through the Obama Administration’s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative. Local matching funds include $1M bringing the total grant impact to $2M. Grant funds will be used to diversify the local economy through future work with the University of North Alabama (UNA) and the Shoals Chamber of Commerce. Continue reading Shoals Entrepreneurial Center Receives $997K POWER Grant for Shoals Shift

Frederick retires from Florence Police Department

Officer Dale Frederick (photo: FPD)

Officer Dale Frederick (photo: FPD)

FLORENCE–After 28 years of service to the citizens of Florence, Officer Dale Frederick will no longer be wearing a Florence police uniform. Continue reading Frederick retires from Florence Police Department

Postal employee charged with theft of mail

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BIRMINGHAM – A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted a U.S. Postal Service employee for stealing gift cards from the mail, according to federal officials. Continue reading Postal employee charged with theft of mail

Sheffield Mugshots Through 8.22.2016

Mugshots provided by Sheffield Police Department. All subject innocent until proven guilt. For additional details read the scans of the arrest reports included at bottom of page.

 

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