Jan. 3 obituaries
Carl F. Young, Jr., 82 Carl F. Young, Jr., 82, of Muscle Shoals, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 31, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Jeremy Sanderson officiating. Interment will be…
Read MoreLeighton legend King passes away at 92
Whether he was telling stories, riding on horseback or helping put together one of the biggest philanthropic events in the southeast, Jimmy King was giving it his all. King was a local legend in Leighton, well known for breeding and training horses, telling stories and helping to preserve the history of the place he called…
Read MoreTuscumbia Council considering inmate labor
It has been some time since the City of Tuscumbia has been without open laborer positions with departments like Parks and Recreation and Public Works. The shortage has gotten to the point that Council members have been reviewing the requirements for application to the roles, including the $10 application fee and GED/high school transcript. One…
Read MoreDec. 27 obituaries
Shailyn Alize Kirby, 11 Shailyn Alize Kirby, 11, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, December 19, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Colbert Heights First Baptist Church. The funeral service will immediately follow at the church with Dr. Seth Hood officiating. Alize was the most loving child. She…
Read MoreTuscumbia Council to resume livestreaming work sessions
The Tuscumbia City Council will resume livestreaming work sessions and regular meetings on social media. The Council voted on the issue during its Dec. 15 meeting. Prior to the latest members taking office, both regular sessions and the work sessions that preceded them were livestreamed on the City of Tuscumbia Facebook page. New Mayor T.W.…
Read MoreNWSCC softball player volunteers as firefighter
By Trent Randolph Special to the Reporter When the call comes in, Brianna Oliver trades her softball glove for fire gear without hesitation. Oliver, a freshman softball pitcher for the Northwest Shoals Community College Patriots, also serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Hatton Volunteer Fire Department. This is a role she does not…
Read MoreCane Creek hosts educational exploration day
Though The Shoals is known for its musical history and impact on genres like rock and roll, the area has several attractions of a different note. Among these is Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve, found southwest of Tuscumbia. Cane Creek is one of 10 nature preserves owned by the Land Trust of North Alabama. An…
Read MoreSheffield native Sasser promoted at Auburn
Kurt Sasser, from Sheffield, has been promoted to Auburn Advancement’s associate vice president for engagement, Rob Wellbaum, senior vice president for advancement, recently announced. Sasser, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1, has served as chief engagement officer for Auburn Advancement since 2023. He brings a wealth of experience in strategic engagement planning as well as…
Read MoreDec. 20 obituaries
Kayleigh Victoria Page, 29 Kayleigh Victoria Page, born June 28, 1996, passed away tragically in a car accident December 7, 2025, leaving her family shattered and forever changed. At just 29 years old, Kayleigh was a cherished daughter, devoted mother, loving wife, the best sister anyone could ever have, and a bright, irreplaceable light to…
Read MorePoetry and Music returns to St. John’s
“It’s a Dickens Christmas, Y’all,” one of the most anticipated events of the year in downtown Tuscumbia, is coming up this weekend. Among the festivities is the annual “Poetry and Music” program at the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church built in 1852. The event features poems read by community leaders and music of the season.…
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