TRAFFIC ALERT: Road work on Southern End of Wilson Dam Road to slow traffic
MUSCLE SHOALS–The Alabama Highway Department tells the Shoals Insider motorists can expect significant delays when traveling near the Southern end of Wilson Dam Road near the intersection at Hwy. 20...
View ArticleTeacher arrested for sexual misconduct with student
LAWRENCE COUNTY–The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a teacher for sexual misconduct with a student. Authorities have yet to release the name of the educator or the name of the...
View ArticleFlorence man dies from electrocution cleaning swimming pool, mother and son...
FLORENCE-Authorities tell the Shoals Insider a Florence man electrocuted while cleaning his swimming pool has died. Florence police say on Friday, Carl L. McGrady, 65, died from injuries sustained...
View ArticleUNA GOLFERS COMPETE IN NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS TODAY
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The University of North Alabama men’s golf team begins its quest for an NCAA Division II National Championship on Monday as the Lions compete in a 20-team field at the Reunion...
View ArticleAuthorities release name of teacher charged with sexual misconduct with student
Teacher Taylor Boyles MOULTON–Police tell the Shoals Insider they have arrested Moulton Middle School teacher Taylor Brooks Boyles, who is 27 years old. Boyles is charged with being a school employee...
View ArticleOPINION: Is the Alabama Department of Corrections hiding facts about execution
MONTGOMERY–Before Ronald Bert Smith’s corpse grew cold – following his patently botched execution by lethal injection on December 8, 2016 – authorities in Alabama launched a campaign of obfuscation...
View ArticleFDA approves first drug to specifically treat giant cell arteritis
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of subcutaneous Actemra (tocilizumab) to treat adults with giant cell arteritis. This new indication provides the first...
View ArticleAuthorities seek public’s help in identifying burglary suspects
FLORENCE– Authorities are asking the public for help in identifying the suspects that made off with a large amount of cash and drugs from a local pharmacy. Monday morning, Florence Police responded...
View ArticleFormer UA music professor had child pornography on home and office computers...
Nikos Pappas BIRMINGHAM – Federal prosecutors on Tuesday charged a former University of Alabama music professor with receiving and possessing child pornography, announced officials. The U.S. Attorney’s...
View ArticleBROOKS TO STRANGE: “REIN IN YOUR DC SWAMP RATS”
US Congressman Mo Brooks This week, Luther Strange Forces began preparing to unleash millions of dollars in negative attack ads against Congressman Mo Brooks and Judge Roy Moore. An Alabama citizen...
View ArticleCouple allegedly went on shopping spree with lost card
William Lanon FLORENCE–The couple is charged following an incident on 04-21-17 where a victim lost her credit card at Walmart Neighborhood Market on Florence Blvd. Crystal Lanon After losing the card,...
View ArticleATTORNEY GENERAL STEVE MARSHALL LEADS GEORGIA AND FLORIDA ATTORNEYS GENERAL...
Kevin Newsom MONTGOMERY – Attorney General Steve Marshall led his counterparts from Georgia and Florida in voicing support for the nomination of Kevin Newsom, former Solicitor General of Alabama, to...
View ArticleHave You Seen This Man? If You Do Call Muscle Shoals Police or Call 911
Derick Montez Robinson WANTED–The Muscle Shoals Police Department has received numerous complaints regarding this offender and the harassment of women at local businesses. Muscle Shoals Police have...
View ArticleUniversity of North Alabama Makes Chronicle of Higher Ed List of Private...
Ms. Connie McKinney FLORENCE, Ala. – The University of North Alabama is among some impressive company, ranking #57 on the Chronicle of Higher Education’s list: Recent Private Gifts to Higher Education...
View ArticleDon’t sweat your summer move: 10 tips for smarter moving
(BPT) – Summer isn’t just vacation season, it’s also peak moving season. Studies show more people move during summer months than any other time of year; kids are out of school and weather is less...
View ArticleBREAKING: SCOTUS lifts temp stay, Arthur being prepped for execution
Alabama’s Death Chamber MONTGOMERY–State officials are prepping inmate Tommy Arthur for execution after the temporary stay issued by the Supreme Court has been lifted. The death warrant expires at 12...
View ArticleTOMMY ARTHUR IS DEAD
Tommy Arthur (ALDOC) MONTGOMERY-Tommy Arthur was pronounced dead at 12:15 am Friday at Holman Prison. Prison officials said Arthur was moved to the death chamber prior to the execution. Arthur...
View ArticleThis Week in Alabama Politics
Alabama’s leading Political Columnist Steve Flowers Well, folks, the field is set for the sprint to fill the open U.S. Senate seat of Jeff Sessions. The primary is less than three months away on...
View ArticleCOUNSELOR’S CORNER: Questions to Consider When Choosing a Counselor
Elysia Tucker, LPC, ADCis the Executive Director ofSouthern Wellness Services, Inc. People seek counseling for a number of different reasons. According to the American Counseling Association...
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