Week 3 high school football preview
Muscle Shoals picked up a win in its Class 6A, Region 7 opener in dominant fashion. The Trojans traveled to play the Columbia Eagles, holders of the state “high” now 84-game losing streak. Much as expected, MSHS won 63-6 to move to 2-1 overall and 1-0 in region play. The Trojans will look to continue…
Read MoreSept. 14 obituaries
Randall Gene Powers, 64 Randall Gene Powers, 64, Florence, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. Visitation will be Friday, September 6, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Roden Cemetery, Town Creek. Randall was a lifelong…
Read More2024 Labor Day Parade photos
Constellium breaks ground on $65M expansion
The Department of Defense announced July 22 a $23 million award via the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) program to Constellium Muscle Shoals LLC in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The award aims to increase capacity in annual aluminum casting production, secure capability to supply U.S. mills, and provide surge capacity to support U.S. security commitments around…
Read MoreOka Kapassa returns to Spring Park Sept. 13-14
A celebration of the culture and traditions of the indigenous people who once inhabited North Alabama is planned for downtown Tuscumbia, offering two days of educational and free family fun. “Oka Kapassa: Return to Coldwater” Native American Festival is set for September 13-14, 2024, with activities taking place in and around Spring Park (South end…
Read MoreTrojans top Falcons in Tennessee River Rivalry; Week 2 previews
After suffering a close Week 0 loss to Gadsden City, the Muscle Shoals Trojans bounced back with a 31-13 win over the Florence Falcons in this year’s installment of the Tennessee River Rivalry. The game was close at halftime at 14-13, but the Trojans scored 17 unanswered points in the second half to secure the…
Read MoreSept. 7 obituaries
Sherman Gene Hendrix, 66 Sherman Gene Hendrix, 66, Muscle Shoals, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 3, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Cherokee. A graveside service will follow at Harris Chapel Cemetery, Cherokee, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with Rod Stansky officiating. Sherman was a member…
Read MoreSAFE HAVEN – Muscle Shoals to get child surrender box
In a perfect world, every child born would come from a parent who would love and care for them and raise them into adulthood. Unfortunately, the world is far from perfect, and not every child comes into the world with a mother (or anyone else) ready and able to provide the care it needs. That…
Read MoreColumn – Week 1 football previews
EDITOR’S NOTE – Though each team in Colbert County began playing regular-season games last week, not each school in the state did so. As such, last week is referred to by the AHSAA as Week 0, and this week is Week 1. Colbert Heights has the distinction of being the only team from Colbert County…
Read MoreTurnovers costly in Deshler opener loss
Two red zone interceptions and a fumble deep in its own territory were the deciding factors in Deshler’s season-opening loss to longtime rival Russellville. The Tigers fell to the Golden Tigers 35-21 despite having a 21-7 lead before halftime. “Russellville is a good program and a good team,” Deshler head coach Patrick Malone said after…
Read More