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Obituary for Coach Jared Mothershed
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...
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Alabama Joined 20 States Calling on High Court to Hear Transgender Case
(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...
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OP-ED: Alabama tilts the advantage in executions in favor of prosecutors
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...
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Crimson Tide Football’s Anderson, Foster, Scott Selected to Award Lists
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...
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Manager Pleads Guilty to Stealing $350,000 from Condominium Associations
BIRMINGHAM –A Birmingham woman pleaded guilty today in federal court to stealing more than $350,000 from condominium homeowner associations, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special...
View ArticleLocal rap artist Tory King passes away
We don’t know all of the details, but local rapper Tory King passed today after an illness. King or Cookie Mane was a big hit with the locals and had a definite talent for rap music.We ask for prayers...
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Colbert County Farm-City week celebration Nov. 17
TUSCUMBIA – Each year in November, Colbert County residents gather to celebrate the relationship between farmers and urban residents. The annual Colbert County Farm-City Week banquet is 6 p.m....
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Tony Cox is running for Lauderdale County License Commissioner.
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,...
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Don’t we all need a friend?
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...
View ArticleHometown Good Eats: Mary visits Claunch Cafe in Spring Park
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,...
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Colbert Ash Stack Closure Complete
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...
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State will go through with Arthur execution at 6:00 pm unless courts intervene
Tommy Arthur (ALDOC) ATMORE-Officials at Holman Prison are again attempting to execute Tommy Arthur. Lawyers for Arthur, who is reportedly the third longest serving person on death row, filed this week...
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Nine People Indicted for Trafficking Heroin, Fentanyl and Cocaine
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...
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Florence Mayor Haddock issues written farewell address
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...
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Tommy Arthur execution delayed by 2 hours
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. Details are unclear but after the highest...
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Governor awards grant to make vital sewer repair for Red Bay dogfood plant
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. The Community...
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Tommy Arthur dodges bullet with 7th stay of execution
Alabama’s Death Chamber ATMORE-Condemned killer Tommy Arthur received his seventh stay of execution on Thursday around 11:00 pm. While some say Arthur is too old to execute , others say justice has...
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‘Operation Southern Impact’ Targets Those Who Exploit Children by Using the...
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...
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Help CrimeStoppers bring this burglar to justice
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. Investigators said the person seen in...
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Tuscumbia receives $110,604 in block grants; Franklin County $350,000
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...
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