June 22 obituaries
George Allen Pinkston, 91 George Allen Pinkston, 91, Sheffield, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Visitation will be Friday, June 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Matthew Ricks officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Sheffield.…
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Dewayne Roden, 67 Dewayne Roden, 67 of Sheffield passed away peacefully in his sleep unexpectedly on June 16th, 2024. He is survived by his wife Twyla Cox Roden; children, Chris Roden (Nicole), Hollie Roden Peeden (Lee); and grandchildren, Colby, Caeden, Emma Grace, Madison, and Bryant; parents, Earl and Nita Roden; siblings, Wesly Roden (Randy), Diane…
Read MoreNWSCC signs 24 students in 2024-2025 FAME class
Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) hosted a Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Signing Day this morning (6/13) in the Patriot Center (gym) on the Shoals Campus as 24 students were sponsored by 10 local companies. The FAME Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program at NWSCC is a pathway to a challenging and well-paying career as…
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Noah Edward Underwood, 76 Noah Edward Underwood, 76, Tuscumbia, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Visitation will be Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at his home, 4465 Old Highway 20, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Valley Grove Baptist Church, beginning at 11:00…
Read MoreMeet the cast of the 63rd ‘Miracle Worker’ play
“The Miracle Worker” play on the grounds of the Helen Keller birthplace, Ivy Green, is now in its 63rd season. Though the play may be familiar with many residents if The Shoals, this year’s main cast does have a few differences. Anna Bond Kelley, who has played Kate Keller the past two seasons, is ow…
Read MoreSpring Park aquatic grass gets annual removal
The aquatic vegetation in the pond at Spring Park becomes overgrown each year, requiring an annual removal in order to spruce up the area. A company called ARMEX Unlimited performed the grass cutting this year with specially-equipped watercraft on June 7. The City Council had the work done ahead of the Helen Keller Festival.
Read MoreFirst Metro Bank appoints new CFO and Greenhill officer
First Metro Bank and its Board of Directors are pleased to announce the promotions of Laura Hardy and Dana Smith. Laura Hardy was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Since November 2023, Laura has filled the role of interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Laura began working at First Metro in 2008 as…
Read MoreJune 8 obituaries
Kenneth Eugene Pace, 84 Kenneth Eugene Pace, 84, Sheffield, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 6, at Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Ernie Emmons officiating. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Walston and Mattie Bela Pace; and daughter, Sharon Kay…
Read MoreDude’s BBQ coming to Spring Park
The Tuscumbia City Council heard two proposals for use of the barbecue restaurant in Spring Park formerly occupied by Dick Howell’s during its June 3 meeting. After hearing the proposals, the Council members had the option to wait until the next meeting to choose an occupant or to make the decision during that meeting. They…
Read MoreFLOAT ON: City cuts ribbon on new Spring Park kayak launch
It has been years in the making, but a new feature has now been added to Spring Park in downtown Tuscumbia. The City Council officially cut the ribbon on the park’s new kayak launch during a ceremony on May 31. Mayor William Foster said it has taken multiple years, seven Council members (and two mayors)…
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