What started as a typical morning getting ready for work for one teenager in Tuscumbia turned into a story that would gain attention from national news outlets. One that has a happy ending, thanks in part to his efforts. Seventeen-year-old Johnson Thompson was getting ready for work at his family’s business near Anchor Transportation on…

The end of the summer break is inching closer, much to the chagrin of many school-aged children across Colbert County. Only three weeks remain before schools around the county reopen for another year, which means now is the time to shop for all of those necessary back-to-school items. Alabama will hold its 21st annual back-to-school…

The temperature on Saturday, July 11, may have hit 96 degrees, but that didn’t stop the work being done to spruce up the city of Sheffield. Almost 100 volunteers, along with the members of the Sheffield City Council, gave up their Saturday to help clean up around the city as part of the Church of…

The Muscle Shoals City Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jon Bret Smith as the district’s next Superintendent of Education. Following a comprehensive search process, the Board selected Dr. Smith for his record of educational leadership, his ability to build strong community partnerships, and his success leading school systems…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) is pleased to announce that Dr. Chad Holden has officially assumed the role of Executive Director, bringing more than two decades of experience as an educator, administrator, superintendent and former school board member to the statewide organization. A lifelong advocate for Alabama’s public schools, Holden…

The late Jimmy King was approached 30 years ago to host a fundraiser event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event is still going strong, and now the 30th installment of Saddle Up for St. Jude is set to cross the $5 million mark in all-time funds raised for the nonprofit. The event will…

Efforts to revitalize the city were the main items on the agenda for the July 6 meeting of the Tuscumbia City Council. Resident Susan Bentley, who lives on the east end of Tuscumbia, brought a proposal before the Council to put in some work to spruce up the area. “The proposal is about investing in…

Returning Spring Park to its peak condition has been an ongoing effort for the City of Tuscumbia for some time. Whether it be grass removal from the pond, fixing the waterfall or the pond fountain show, a number of items have had to be addressed. One such item the city can now mark off its…