Kingpin’s hosting benefit concert
It is not uncommon to see businesses in downtown Tuscumbia come together for various events throughout the year. After a tornado hit on Feb. 15 and damaged several of them, some of the owners are working to come together even more in a show of camaraderie. Kingpin’s, located adjacent to the Chevron, is hosting a…
Read MoreMarch 1 arrest reports
The following arrest reports were recorded by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office: ¬ On Feb. 20, Justin G. James, 36, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and open container. According to Ryan Green’s report, while on patrol he ran a tag that was allegedly registered to a driver…
Read MoreMarch 1 obituaries
Susie Law Softly and tenderly Susie Law eased into her final rest on February 13th, 2025. Born Anna Sue Smith, on July 24, 1930, she grew up in a loving family in Scottsboro. After High School, she went on to study at Florence State Teachers College, and fell in love with her only love, Ben…
Read MoreAFTERMATH: Tuscumbia cleans up after damage from EF-1 tornado
“It sounded just like a train coming.” That’s what Scott Smallwood said after he witnessed the Feb. 15 storm moving in form his residence in downtown Tuscumbia. Smallwood said he remained watching the weather until he saw power lines in the parking lot adjacent begin to snap from the high winds. That’s when he rushed…
Read MoreCherokee student builds displays for annual farm toy show
The annual Northwest Alabama Farm Toy Show has come and gone for the seventh time. One of the features of the event are farm displays, and for six of those seven years visitors have had the chance to check out demonstrations by Liam Wallace of Cherokee. The now 16-year-old Liam has been making displays for…
Read MoreFeb. 22 obituaries
Raymond Barkley “Ray” Cahoon, 86 Raymond Barkley “Ray” Cahoon, 86, of Fairview, TN, passed away on February 9, 2025. He was born on February 10, 1938, at Colbert County Hospital (now Helen Keller Hospital) in Sheffield, AL, to John Raymond and Mildred (Holland) Cahoon. He attended Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, AL, and the University…
Read MoreGardiner announces Saddle Up headliners
This year’s Saddle Up for St. Jude may still be five months away, but this year’s headlining artists are no longer a mystery. Dr. Jimmy Gardiner announced via social media on Super Bowl Sunday which three acts will close out each night of the 29th annual event from July 17-19. In a video promoting the…
Read MoreHigh school rodeo event coming to Longhorn R Arena
A night of “action and good food” is in store for rodeo fans in The Shoals area. The Tennessee High School Rodeo Association is hosting an event at Longhorn R Arena in Tuscumbia on March 1 at 7 p.m. Competitors from across the state of Tennessee and Northwest Alabama will compete in events like bareback…
Read MoreCCSO arrest reports for Feb. 15
The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office: — On Jan. 29, Cody J. Parrish, 22, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana. According to Deputy Tyler Barnett’s report, he was patrolling in the area of Second Street and Woodward Avenue when he stopped a vehicle for an expired tag.…
Read MoreFeb. 15 obituaries
Bobby Glenn Dennis, 86 Bobby Glenn Dennis, 86, Jasper, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, February 8, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Bubba Cole and Bobby Denton officiating. Interment will be in…
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