A happy pet is a hydrated pet
(BPT) – It’s a warm summer day – the sun is shining, the sky is blue and the scent of blooming flowers fills the air. As a pet owner, you’re probably planning to take your dog on a walk, maybe even...
View ArticleSenate Confirms Town as U.S. Attorney for North Alabama
U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town BIRMINGHAM – The U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed Jay E. Town as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama. Town was in the first wave of U.S. Attorneys nominated by...
View ArticleBrooks Welcomes Endorsement of Premier Conservative Organization, Senate...
US Congressman Mo Brooks Huntsville, AL- Today, the Senate Conservatives Fund endorsed Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) in the Alabama Special Election for United States Senate. Senate Conservatives Fund...
View ArticleOne fatality in fiery Lauderdale County crash
LAUDERDALE COUNTY– A single-vehicle crash at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, has claimed one life. The unidentified driver was killed when the GMC pickup they were driving left the roadway, struck a tree...
View ArticleCrash claims life of Town Creek man
LAUDERDALE COUNTY– A two-vehicle crash at 3:30 p.m. today, Aug. 5, has claimed the life of a Town Creek man. Michael Wayne Montgomery, 34, was killed when the 1993 Honda motorcycle he was operating...
View ArticleFlorence woman arrested in stabbing incident
Jasmine Rowell FLORENCE–Jasmine Rowell, 32, of Florence was arrested yesterday and charged with Domestic Violence Assault 2nd. The case stems from a domestic incident that took place on South Richards...
View ArticleBarrett named LaGrange Eminent Scholar
Doug Barrett Ph.D. FLORENCE, Ala.- University of North Alabama College of Business Dean Gregory Carnes is pleased to announce that Dr. J. Doug Barrett has been appointed as the LaGrange Eminent Scholar...
View ArticleCOURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS UPHOLDS LAUDERDALE COUNTY MURDER CONVICTION
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals on Friday upheld the murder conviction of Shannon Ray Johnson. Johnson, 48, was convicted in Lauderdale County Circuit Court in January 2017 for the...
View ArticleSuspected theft duo surrenders after Crimes Stoppers video airs
Jacob Allen Cook FLORENCE–Two men turned themselves in after CrimeStoppers video aired. Detectives tell the Shoals Insider that on July 9th the two offenders reportedly used a mislaid credit card at a...
View ArticleTo celebrate today’s grand opening Taziki’s donates to Room in the Inn Shoals
FLORENCE–A new Taziki’s Mediterranean Café will open in Florence on Tuesday at 247 Cox Creek Parkway. This will mark the 17th Taziki’s location in Alabama. To celebrate the grand opening, Taziki’s is...
View ArticleGlenn Campbell dead at 81
Legendary Country music singer and guitar virtuoso Glen Campbell died today at the age of 81. Campbell was born in Delight, Arkansas in 1936. He has had a long and what many called a valiant fight...
View ArticlePresident Donald J. Trump endorses Luther Strange for Senate seat
Senator Luther Strange WASHINGTON D.C.–President Donald J. Trump has just endorsed Senator Luther Strange in the special election Senate race to permanently fill the Senate seat opened by Jeff...
View ArticleWILLIS PLEASED WITH RUNNING TEST RESULTS
FLORENCE, Ala. — University of North Alabama Head Football Coach Chris Willis said he was pleased with what he saw on Tuesday from his more than 100 student-athletes that took part in the team’s...
View ArticleCongressman Mo Brooks: President Trump misled into making endorsement
US Congressman Mo Brooks HUNTSVILLE- Senate candidate Mo Brooks is sounding off after President Trump endorsed his opponent Luther Strange for the Senate seat. Congressman Mo Brooks made the...
View ArticleSeasoning tips to help you savor a great grilling season
(BPT) – Flowers are blooming, days are longer and temperatures are much warmer – you can probably recognize all the signs that grilling season has arrived! But do you know how to best season all the...
View ArticleFlorence man arrested after concerned citizen called police
David Baskins FLORENCE–Police arrested a Florence man on multiple new charges and outstanding warrants after a concerned citizen made a call to the police department. David A. Baskins, 22, of Florence,...
View ArticleTraffic stop leads to foot chase and trafficking charge
Demarious Leon Bates FLORENCE–Police have arrested a Muscle Shoals man for trafficking marijuana. According to investigators, Demarious Leon Bates, 36, was arrested after police officers conducted a...
View ArticleTennessee man dies in Lauderdale crash
LAUDERDALE COUNTY– A single-vehicle crash at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, has claimed the life of a Leoma, Tn., man. Jonathan Wade Gooch, 28, was killed when the 1977 GMC pickup he was driving struck...
View ArticleRev. Ron Craig: Where is God in all the turmoil on our planet today?
Reverend Ron Craig Where is God in all the turmoil on our planet today? A common concern in minds and mouths of many in the church nowadays. Answer: Just where He said He would be. Seated on His...
View ArticleShoals Healing Place has 4th Annual Mini Golf Charity
MUSCLE SHOALS–In 16 years of service, The Healing Place has served over 4500 children who lost a loved one. FREE counseling and support groups provide help, hope and healing for NorthWest Alabama!...
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