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MUSCLE SHOALS MAN WITH REPORTED MEDICAL CONDITION STRIKES MULTIPLE VEHICLES AT WALMART

H. Wayne Nix — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:22:08 +0000

Muscle Shoals – -, The Shoals Insider has confirmed that as many as 8 vehicles were struck Friday evening as one man reportedly had a medical episode in the Muscle Shoals Walmart parking lot. Some vehicles were more severely damaged than others. Several MSPD officers were on the scene within minutes of the incident. This according to one customer whose vehicle suffered damage. One eyewitness said the man was going forward and backwards as he was striking the vehicles. The man reportedly left in a Keller ambulance after the crash occurred. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident Seven customers vehicles were damaged and one employee’s vehicle suffered damage

MUSCLE SHOALS ARREST MADE IN SATURDAY NIGHT HIT-AND-RUN IN FRONT OF COLBERT DHR

H. Wayne Nix — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:52:31 +0000

NEWS ALERT Muscle Shoals Police have made an arrest in the Saturday night hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman.On Saturday at approximately 7:35 p.m. the Muscle Shoals Police Department was dispatched to a call in reference to a vehicle striking a pedestrian on George Wallace Blvd between Patriots Drive and 6th St. Officers were advised the vehicle in question had left the scene.MSPD Officers arrived on scene and located a female lying on the edge of the roadway with severe trauma to her body. Jamya B Shanes, 25 of Nashville, TN, was pronounced deceased on scene by the Colbert County Coroner’s Office.Witnesses to the event told police they were walking with Shanes when a dark-colored truck struck Shanes and fled the scene. Muscle Shoals Police Officers, with the assistance of the Tuscumbia Police Department, began canvasing the area for a truck matching the description given by witnesses. During the investigation, Officers were able to obtain a better description and a license plate number for a possible vehicle involved. Shortly thereafter, Officers with both agencies arrived at an address in Tuscumbia that was learned during the investigation. At this address, Officers and Detectives located an Explorer Sport Trac with heavy damage to the front passenger side and hood. Detectives also located what appeared to be human hair on the vehicle.Officers made contact with the registered owner of the vehicle and were able to determine the individual who had been driving the vehicle. At that time, Ronald Alfred Fontaine, 74 of Tuscumbia, AL, was taken into custody and transported without incident to the Muscle Shoals Police Department. Fontaine is currently being held pending a Warrant of Arrest for charges related to Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death. Under Alabama Law, leaving the scene of an accident that has resulted in death is classified as a Class C Felony.The Shoals Insider and What’s Happening Shoals extends our deepest condolences to Ms. Shanes’ family and friends at this time.

AUTHORITIES SEEK MAN ON PAROLE FROM A ROBBERY WHO LEFT REHAB

Staff — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 03:29:52 +0000

TOMMY LEE BATES

Authorities are seeking a man who is on parole from a 2008 Lauderdale County robbery and left a residential facility.
Tommy Lee Bates was dismissed from the Shepherd’s Fold Substance Abuse program on Feb. 10 for failing to abide by the facility’s requirements, said Terry Abbott, communications director for the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.

The bureau notifies authorities when someone who has had a Class A felony absconds from a residential facility, Abbott said. Bates was convicted of first-degree robbery, which is a Class A felony.
He received a 20-year prison sentence but was paroled on Jan. 7, 2019.
Bates, whose home city is Muscle Shoals, is described as a 37-year-old white male, 6 feet, 190 pounds, with blue eyes and blond hair, authorities said.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call their local authorities.

MAN ARRESTED AFTER FATALLY SHOOTING GOLDEN RETRIEVER

Staff — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:06:20 +0000

COLBERT COUNTY- A man has been arrested for animal cruelty after fatally shooting a neighbor’s golden retriever in Eastern Colbert County on Spout Spring’s Road.

According to police, 31-year-old Justin Aaron Demastus of 1505 Spout Springs Road, Muscle Shoals, was arrested and charged with animal cruelty after he reportedly shot his neighbor’s golden retriever in the chest around 5 am on October 7th.

The dog’s owner reportedly heard the early morning gunshot and a dog crying. The owner immediately started looking for the dog and located the deceased dog in her front yard.

According to the report, Demastus told police that he told the dog to go home multiple times but he refused. Demastus said he then took out his 9mm Sig and shot the dog one time in the chest.

Demastus was released from jail on a $300 property bond.

A court date has yet to be set in the matter,

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IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL DATES

Staff — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 19:03:37 +0000

With August approaching, Shoals’ school districts are releasing information on important dates regarding back to school information. Such information includes orientation dates, locker rental dates, schedule pick up dates and back to school dates. These dates have been released by the school systems.

Florence City Schools have released orientation dates and times for all their schools.

W.C. Handy School orientation is on Saturday, August 3 at the Early Childhood Development Center.

The Forest Hills orientation date is August 4. Kindergarten orientations will be at 2 pm. 3rd and 4th-grade orientation will be at 3 pm. 1st and 2nd-grade orientation will be at 4 pm.

Harlan orientation will be Tuesday, August 6 at 5:30 pm.

Weeden orientation will be on Sunday, August 4 at 2 pm.

Hibbett orientation will be Tuesday, August 6 from 5 – 6 pm.

Florence Middle orientation will be Tuesday, August 6 from 3 – 4 pm.

Florence Freshman Center orientation will be on Sunday, August 4 from 2- 4 pm.

Florence High School orientation will be on Sunday, August 4 from 2 – 4 pm.

All Florence City Schools will start classes on August 8.

Tuscumbia City Schools will have a Back To School Expo on July 30 from 9 am to 12 pm. All Tuscumbia City Schools’ Students are encouraged to attend. The Expo will be held at Deshler Middle School. Immunizations, physicals, information on special services, vision screening, hearing screening and registration help for new students will be provided. School mint registration must be completed before entering the Expo.

Tuscumbia City Schools go back to school on August 6, 2019.

Sheffield City Schools go back to school on August 7.

Muscle Shoals City Schools will return to school on August 1.

Muscle Shoals City Schools have released dates for picking up class schedules.

Howell Graves Preschool class posting schedule will be Sunday, July 28 at 3 pm.

Highland Park and Webster Elementary Schools class posting schedule will be on Friday, July 26 at 4 pm.

McBride Elementary School class posting schedule will be on Monday, July 29 at 4 pm

Muscle Shoals Middle School class posting schedule will be on Monday, July 29 at 4 pm.

Muscle Shoals High School schedule distributions will on three separate days. Seniors and Juniors may pick up their schedule on July 4. Seniors can pick it up at 9 am. Junior can pick it up at 10 am. Sophomores can pick up their schedule on July 25 at 9 am.

Freshmen schedules will be handed out at Freshmen Orientation on Tuesday, July 30.

Lauderdale County Schools go back to school on August 7.

Colbert County Schools return to class on August 8

RUNNER DIES AT TVA TRAIL

Staff — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 21:40:18 +0000

MUSCLE SHOALS– Authorities tell ShoalsInsider.com a runner collapsed and died of natural causes in the early morning hours of Tuesday at the TVA Trail.

Colbert County Coroner Justin Gasque says Charles Andrews,74, Muscle Shoals, died at TVA’s Walking Trail between 3:00 – 3:30 am near the corner of Reservation Road and the entrance to the Rockpile.

“He was unresponsive when paramedics arrived,” said Gasque. “It was from natural causes. No foul play is suspected.”

“It looked to me like a possible heart attack. He may have overdone it on the walking trail,” Gasque said.

A TVA spokesperson says the call came in a little after 3:30 am.

Andrews worked for the Alabama Cooperative Extension in the Colbert County Courthouse.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Andrews at this difficult time.

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Movie Stars coming to Muscle Shoals Rec Center on November 3rd and 4th

Staff — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 07:44:01 +0000

John Rhys-Davies

MUSCLE SHOALS-Celebrities and movie stars alike will be coming to Muscle Shoals Recreation Center on November 3rd and 4th for the Annual Con-Fuzion.

Con-Fuzion is Multi-Genre Comic, Gaming, and Hobby Convention taking place on November 3rd and 4th at 1000 Gattman Park Dr.

Con-Fuzion is a family friendly event that people of all ages can enjoy together. Con-Fuzion will have Special Guests, Cosplay, Vendors, Artists, Authors, and much much more.

Guests include John Rhys Davies, Julian Richings, Josh Martin, Chris Rager, Samantha Newark, Mike Grell, George Lowe, Guy Gilchrist, Teddy Long along with several amazing cosplay guest as well.

Con-Fuzion is also offering current and former Military and Honorably Discharged Veterans and all First Responders half off all regular ticket prices with proper Id.

These discounted tickets can be purchased in advance at Top End Gaming in Muscle Shoals.

Organizers are asking the public to come on out and have fun with the entire family at Con-Fuzion this November 3rd and 4th at the Muscle Shoals Recreation Center.

CELEBRITIES TO DESCEND UPON GATTMAN PARK NOV. 3-4

Staff — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 23:42:33 +0000

Do You Know This Woman? Police Need Your Help

Staff — Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:32:31 +0000

Please help MSPD identify the female in this photo. The suspect was captured on video pulling vehicle door handles. She successfully located numerous unlocked vehicles resulting in the theft of the car’s contents.

An additional unlocked vehicle was stolen and recovered in Sheffield.

Please help us protect your property by LOCKING your doors and removing your keys.

If you know this woman or her whereabouts, call Muscle Shoals Police Department at 256-383-6746.

Vintage Antique Store Opens in Muscle Shoals this Friday at 10 AM

Staff — Tue, 29 May 2018 14:54:40 +0000

MUSCLE SHOALS–The Shoals area’s newest vintage antique store is opening this coming Friday at 10 am.

The store is called Funky Monkey of the Shoals at 1660 Wilson Dam Road. A full scale women’s boutique is also in the mix at this neat antique extravaganza. Funky Monkey brings all kinds of antique furniture under one roof with 10,000 square feet of inventory. Owner Mark Gresham invites the public to come out Friday morning and see the newest thing in old antique furniture. Call 256-314-2344 for further information.

The 10,000 square foot bldg. at 1660 Wilson Dam Road in Muscle Shoals.