Cross-country trip brings man on horseback through Tuscumbia
Sometimes life can be full of surprises. A person never really knows exactly what will happen from one day to the next. For example, if you are a resident of or visitor to Tuscumbia on June 4, you might have run into a man taking a cross-country journey on horseback. That man is Danny Candella,…
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Wilmer Carl “Hooray” Ray, 71 Wilmer Carl “Hooray” Ray, 71, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Cherokee, Alabama, and graduated Cherokee High School in the class of 1971. Carl played football and held the record for most yards in a season, most touchdowns…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 31 hosts annual Memorial Day program
Memorial Day can trace its roots back to a few years after the American Civil War. Many areas had what they called Decoration Day to honor veterans from the conflict. As time progressed, the observance morphed into what we now call Memorial Day, which became an official national occurrence in 1971. It is observed on…
Read MoreTuscumbia unveils new historic district signs
The Tuscumbia downtown historical district is getting a makeover that will set it apart from the rest of the area. Mayor William Foster and Andrew Walker, head of the Tuscumbia Historic Preservation Commission, officially unveiled the new street signs that will adorn all road and stop signs within the district. The pair unveiled the signs…
Read MoreEason to be featured presenter at Belle Mont’s ‘Art of the Dish’
“Art of the Dish,” the popular antique and vintage china exhibit, will return to Belle Mont Mansion, Wednesday through Saturday, June 26-29. Individuals from across the communities of the Shoals have been invited to display china and tableware from their private collections, some dating from the early 1800’s and spanning through the mid-20th Century. A…
Read MoreMay 25 obituaries
Barbara Faye Simpson Pennington, 87 Barbara Faye Simpson Pennington, 87, Muscle Shoals, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2022. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 22, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Ben Hayes officiating. Interment will be in Old…
Read MoreMSHS rocketry team earns 5th at nationals
A group of students from Muscle Shoals High School had a blast during last weekend’s American Rocketry Challenge national competition and earned fifth place while doing so. The team earned fifth out of 100 teams representing 28 states at the contest in The Plains, Virginia. “We had a great time at the American Rocketry Challenge…
Read MoreNorthwest Shoals offers Summer Youth Employment Program starting June 1
Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has partnered with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) to provide summer employment to youth in the area starting June 1. NWSCC plans to employ up to 30 part-time positions on the Phil Campbell and Shoals campuses combined. To be eligible, youth must meet Alabama Department of Human Resources…
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Charles Edward James Sr., 85 Charles Edward James, Sr. 85, Muscle Shoals, passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024. Visitation will be Friday, May 17, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Valley Grove Baptist Church, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will immediately follow at the church with Greg Beasley and Ted Vafeas officiating. Interment will…
Read MoreMuscle Shoals announces new $65 million sportsplex
A new project was announced May 13 that could have a huge impact on the City of Muscle Shoals and the entire Shoals area. Mayor Mike Lockhart announced a new 66-acre, $65 million multipurpose sportsplex and event center during a press conference at Muscle Shoals City Hall. “We are thrilled to announce a $65 million…
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