CCSO arrest reports for July 19
The following arrest reports were submitted by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office: — On June 30, Tyler D. George, 35, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to Deputy Hunter White’s report, he conducted a traffic stop on U.S. 72 for an expired tag that was also…
Read MoreJuly 19 obituaries
Barbara Jane Waldrep Hairrell, 80 Barbara Jane Waldrep Hairrell, 80, Tuscumbia, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, July 10, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Scott Livingston officiating. Interment will be in Shoals Memorial…
Read MoreTFD purchases CPR device with grant
Tuscumbia Fire Department has a new piece of equipment that will really get the heart pumping. Quite literally, in fact. TFD recently purchased a LUCAS device to aid in patient care. The equipment is designed to deliver mechanical chest compressions to those in cardiac arrest. “It’s got a backboard with it. You put that under…
Read MoreTO BEE, OR NOT TO BEE: Local teen turns beekeeping into business
Grant Tyler is a recent graduate of Muscle Shoals High School. Like many other teenagers, he now has to decide what to do with his life. Except in his case, any indecision on his part comes not from the unknown but having too many interests and hobbies to narrow it down. “All throughout high school…
Read MoreDavis named new principal of Muscle Shoals High School
The Muscle Shoals Board of Education voted during a called meeting on July 1 to appoint Dr. Dusty Davis as the new principal of Muscle Shoals High School. The Board also accepted the resignation of Dr. Kevin Davis, who was recently named Superintendent of Opelika City Schools. The Davises are not related. Dr. Dusty Davis…
Read MoreJuly 12 obituaries
Howell David Thorne, 73 Howell David Thorne, 73, Muscle Shoals, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, July 3, from 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Frank Whitaker officiating. Interment will be…
Read More2025 Helen Keller Festival Parade
Candidates set for upcoming municipal elections
The ballots are set for the upcoming Aug. 26 municipal elections, and some changes are already set in stone. June 24 was the final day for qualifying across The Shoals. Only Muscle Shoals has each of its mayor and five council members re-running in 2025 for their current positions. Place 1 incumbent Chris Hall is…
Read MoreTuscumbia Retail Development celebrates 15 years at FiddleDee D!
Members of Tuscumbia Retail Development welcomed visitors to FiddleDee D! on June 24 in honor of the store’s 15th anniversary. According to TRD, the idea for the store began when a grassroots movement of women held a meeting and expressed concern that more merchandise — items which would appeal to a large number of women…
Read MoreRitz to host ‘Something Rotten’ play
The Tennessee Valley Arts Association will soon be hosting a play that is a huge “crowd pleaser” despite its potentially smelly name. “Something Rotten!” will have showtimes at the Ritz Theatre in Sheffield on July 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. and one 2 p.m. showing on July 13. Tickets start at $15.…
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