May 31 obituaries
Richard Edward Kuykendall, 75 Richard Edward Kuykendall, 75, of Tuscumbia, AL, passed away on Thursday May 22, 2025. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 1-3 at Colbert Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will follow at Glendale Cemetery in Leighton; AL. Greg Beasley will be officiating the service. Richard was a proud…
Read MoreTITLE TIGERS: Deshler baseball wins program’s 1st blue map
Playing a competitive team sport has a number of advantages for high school athletes. Players learn things like hard work, work ethic, discipline, perseverance and camaraderie. Sports, much like life, are all about learning to take advantage of the highs and bounce back from the lows. The Deshler Tigers varsity baseball team experienced both during…
Read MoreKeller staff treated to lunch for Hospital Week
Workers at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield were treated to a hot lunch on the lawn May 14. Alabama Hospice of The Shoals, an organization of hospice professionals, served all 800 staff members a lasagna lunch in honor of National Hospital Week. “We started this event three years ago because we really wanted to find…
Read MoreCeltic Fest success despite rain
The musical notes sprang from the grounds of Belle Mont Mansion on May 10. The site hosted the fourth annual Celtic Fest, complete with a number of musical acts, vendors and demonstrations all centered around Celtic tradition. Though the weather did not always cooperate, and at times showers fell on the festivalgoers, the festival once…
Read MoreNorth Alabama African Heritage Festival returns June 6-7
If you’re looking for a weekend full of music, food, family fun, and cultural pride, the North Alabama African Heritage Festival is the place to be. Set for Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at the Willie Green Recreation Complex in Tuscumbia, this community favorite brings people together in the best kind of way.…
Read MoreMay 24 obituaries
Tom Wimberly, 82 Tom Wimberly, 82, Hartselle, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Visitation will be Monday, May 19, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Chad Holder officiating. Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery, Leighton. Tom was ordained…
Read MoreBLUE MAP: Deshler baseball brings home state title
The Deshler Tigers varsity baseball team capped an excellent 2025 season with a 2-1 series victory over Bibb County in the AHSAA Class 4A state title game at Jacksonville State University on May 14. Deshler won Game One 2-1 in Oxford on May 13 before facing a potential doubleheader the next day. The Tigers were…
Read MoreSecond annual Cottagecore Festival success despite rain
The second annual Shoals Cottagecore Festival on May 10 was a success despite the inclement weather. Throughout the event, the rain couldn’t decide whether to be a sprinkle, a shower or a downpour. Forecasts changed daily, but the founder, Dr. Mary Margaret Holmes, was determined to keep the festival going, rain or shine. Though Holmes…
Read MoreThompkins announces re-election run for District 2 seat
Geraldine Thompkins said she wants to combine leadership with transparency in seeking a third term serving as District 2 City Councilwoman. Thompkins has announced her candidacy for the seat in the Aug. 26 municipal elections. Qualifying begins June 10 according to the Alabama League of Municipalities. “I am confident that my role as a voice…
Read MoreMSPR gets grant for new summer camp
Muscle Shoals Parks and Recreation recently received a $3,800 grant from State Representative of District 3 Kerry “Bubba” Underwood. The funds are through the Colbert County Community Development Commission and will cover the cost of two tablets, smart TVs, two television carts and five Chromebooks. “This funding will play a vital role in the launch…
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