CCSO arrest reports for Oct. 18
The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office in recent days: — On Sept. 27, John L. Kelsoe, 38, and Rhonda J. Guenther, 54, were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to Deputy Hunter White’s report, he conducted a…
Read MoreOct. 18 obituaries
JoAn Holley Banks, 92 JoAn Banks, 92, of Muscle Shoals, AL, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 12 p.m. in Colbert Memorial Gardens. JoAn was a member of Cox Blvd Church of Christ for over 60 years. She enjoyed teaching the children’s…
Read MoreOct. 5-11 is Fire Prevention Week
The annual Fire Prevention Week was Oct. 5-11 this year, with first responders from across Colbert County holding a parade and community event on the courthouse lawn on Oct. 9. This year’s focus is on lithium-ion electrical chargers and how they can cause issues in the home. “We are seeing a little bit of a…
Read MoreOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Every October, a striking and somber display appears in our community. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Colbert-Lauderdale Domestic Violence Response Coalition erects a field of white crosses to honor the lives lost to domestic violence. This year, 67 crosses stand in memory of victims from Colbert and Lauderdale Counties whose lives were…
Read MoreDeshler tops Central, remains undefeated
The Deshler Tigers remained undefeated and tied for the top spot in Class 4A, Region 7 with a 48-13 win over Central Florence on Oct. 3. The win puts Deshler at 4-0 in region play, tied with West Morgan (6-0, 4-0). The Tigers and Rebels play in Trinity on Oct. 30 to cap the 2025…
Read MoreTrojans notch 3rd-straight shutout win
The Muscle Shoals Trojans remained undefeated and earned their third-straight shutout with a 28-0 win over Athens on Oct. 3. The win puts the Trojans at 6-0 overall and 4-0 in Class 6A, Region 7. The victory clinches a playoff berth for the Trojans, who have made the postseason each season since 2009. Though Muscle…
Read MoreWeek 6 high school football roundup
The Colbert County Indians picked up both a region and rivalry win over Colbert Heights by a final of 32-8 last weekend. Frank Hayes had three touchdowns for the Indians on the night on runs of 38, 35 and 3 yards. He had six total carries for 110 yards. Sir Miller had 14 rushes for…
Read MoreOct. 11 obituaries
Rose Marie Matthews Todd, 81 Rose Marie Todd, 81, of Sheffield, AL passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 12-1 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel with a service to follow at 1 pm in the chapel. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens. She was…
Read MoreLocal pastor, wife help spread gospel, clean water during Ecuador mission trip
Imagine driving from Colbert County to Sacramento, California. Then, just for good measure, drive another 200 miles. That’s how far away Tuscumbia is from Quito, the capital city of Ecuador in South America. Pastor Nick Ray and his wife Carlinda of Sunnyside Church of God in Tuscumbia were part of a mission team to Ecuador…
Read MoreQuilt Show returns to Belle Mont
Fall is in the air, and that means the return of events like The Quilt Show Exhibit ate Belle Mont Mansion. During the month of October, Belle Mont will be decorated in a wide variety of quilts that date from the 1800s into modern times and showcase different patterns and artistry. The exhibit will be…
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