Little Ryman Music Hall gives amateurs a place to play
Travelers driving in between Muscle Shoals and Cherokee may have noticed a garage right off the road addressed at 18210 U.S. 72. If you pass by on Friday nights around 6 p.m., you might see a number of vehicles surrounding the place. Get close enough, and you’ll start to hear music. A mix of gospel,…
Read MoreTuscumbia Fire to add off-road capability
The Tuscumbia Fire Department is set to purchase a new piece of equipment that will expand their capabilities. The Tuscumbia City Council voted unanimously during its Aug. 18 meeting to allow Fire Chief J.T. Fox to use funds from his department’s budget to purchase a new Kawasaki Mule side-by-side for $19,966. “We have tried to…
Read MoreOka Kapassa returns to Tuscumbia Sept. 13
By Ninon Parker An all-day celebration of the culture and traditions of the indigenous people who once inhabited North Alabama is planned for Tuscumbia, AL, on Saturday, September 13. “Oka Kapassa: Return to Coldwater” Native American Festival will have activities offering free family fun and educational opportunities featuring hands-on demonstrations taking place in Spring Park…
Read MoreAug. 23 obituaries
Buford Gordon Ray, 83 Buford Gordon Ray, 83, husband of Betty Joyce Branom Ray for 59 years, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Mr. Ray was born in Hinkle Creek, MS to the late Buford Gray Ray and Marguerite Monroe Ray. He was raised in north Alabama. He graduated from…
Read MoreMunicipal election mayoral candidates for Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, Tuscumbia
There are a total of nine candidates running for mayor of Colbert County’s three largest cities in the Aug. 26 municipal election. All three incumbents are seeking reelection, and each of them faces competition for the position. More information on each candidate can be found on social media, which is where the following quotes were…
Read MoreAbsentee voting, polling places and voter status ahead of election
The 2025 municipal elections are coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents will be voting for both mayor and city council positions. Any residents who are not sure about their over registration status or polling location can visit the Alabama Secretary of State website —…
Read MoreImprov comedy group moves to Muscle Shoals
Improv comedy has been around for many years, but it was the popularity of “Whose Line is it Anyway” that made the genre much more mainstream in today’s world. The Second City in Chicago has produced a number of popular comedians, including Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, John Belushi, Tina Fey and many, many…
Read MoreAug. 16 arrest reports
The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office in recent days: — On Aug. 3, Angela L. Tigner, 36, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Eric J. Lovelace, 43, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled…
Read MoreAug. 16 obituaries
Larry Wayne McAnally, 77 Larry Wayne McAnally, a beloved member of the Tuscumbia community and a cherished family man, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 20, 1948, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Larry lived a life dedicated to service and family. Larry served with honor…
Read MoreTuscumbia names Holt Parks and Rec director
The City of Tuscumbia has seen some turnaround in the Parks and Recreation Department over the past few years. Longtime director Joel Kendrick took over the Public Works Department when former director Bo Stanley retired, and his predecessor Brooks Canup moved to Muscle Shoals Parks and Rec earlier this year. When it comes to the…
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