Trojans fall in tough opener at Gadsden City
For the first time since 2016, the Muscle Shoals Trojans were defeated in their season opener, a 33-28 loss in a tough road match against Gadsden City. It was the first the Trojans and Titans had met on the gridiron. Gadsden City got on the board with a 1-yard run on an opening drive that…
Read MoreUpcoming September events
Labor Day Festivities in Tuscumbia and Coon Dog Cemetery On Monday, September 2, 2024, the Shoals Labor Council will host its 105th annual Labor Day celebration in Spring Park, Tuscumbia. The day begins with a parade through downtown Tuscumbia at 10 a.m., followed by festivities in Spring Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This…
Read MoreAug. 31 obituaries
Brenda Ruth Bruce Forbs, 75 Brenda Ruth Bruce Forbs, 75, left for eternal home prepared just for her on August 24, 2024. Her visitation will be Wednesday, August 28th from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Morrison Funeral Home, Central Heights. Her service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Larry Burbank…
Read MoreWork to begin soon on Spring Park disc golf course
Residents eager to utilize the new disc golf course to be installed in Spring Park in Tuscumbia received an update during the Aug. 19 City Council meeting. According to Mayor William Foster, funds have been received for 17 of the 19 holes. The course will have 18 holes and one practice hole, and construction will…
Read MoreTuscumbia City Council welcomes Scout Troop 7044
The Tuscumbia City Council welcomed Scout Troop 7044 as it discussed a number of agenda items during its meeting on Aug. 19. Scout Troop 7044 is based in Tuscumbia, and members of the troop visited the Council meeting as part of the process of earning a merit badge. Troop leader James Nipper said the scouts…
Read MoreSeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
By Jessica Schults Special to The Reporter September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. It’s known as the cancer that whispers because the symptoms are so vague. In 2004 my mother, Carla Allison, who was born and raised in Tuscumbia, was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. Early in her treatment, we were told that,…
Read MoreAug. 24 obituaries
Christa Locke Hall, 95 Christa Locke Hall, 95, of Tuscumbia passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. Christa was a native of Marion, AL. She was a graduate of Perry County High School and the University of Alabama. She was a Colbert County Extension Agent and a…
Read MoreSheffield looking at possible railroad overpass
Though there are many benefits to living in The Shoals, one of the biggest cons is near universal — dealing with the multitude of railroad crossings in Muscle Shoals and Sheffield. While Muscle Shoals has an alternate route to circumvent train crossings if need be, the crossings in downtown Sheffield are potentially more disruptive of…
Read MoreColumn – It’s football time again
It’s that time again. A time of school colors and shakers. A time of freshly cut grass and concession stand hot dogs. A time of Friday night lights and the will to persevere. It’s time for high school football. High school football fans have waited nine long months to watch their local teams take to…
Read MoreSheffield readiness center dedicated in honor of WWII Medal of Honor recipient
by Tommy Crosby, Public Affairs Director of the 81st Readiness Division The 81st Readiness Division of the U.S. Army Reserve dedicated the Sheffield Army Reserve Center in honor of Sheffield native son and WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Colonel Cecil H. Bolton during a memorialization ceremony, Saturday, August 3. The ceremony was held to recognize…
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