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New Tuscumbia historic district signs to be unveiled

The City of Tuscumbia will officially unveil new specially designed street signs currently being installed in its historic district with a special ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, at 4:30 p.m. The celebration of the new street signs will take place at the corner of 3rd and Dickson streets near St. John’s Episcopal Church. Andrew Walker,…

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May 11 obituaries

Alice “Cookie” Wright Alice “Cookie” Wright died Sunday, April 28″, 2024, at the age of 81. Cookie attended Deshler High School and graduated with the class of 1961. In her senior year she was voted Best All Around, Key Club Sweetheart, Head Cheerleader, Girls State Representative, and Homecoming Queen. She received her bachelor’s degree in…

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Effort to fix Spring Park issues underway

Spring Park is a popular feature in downtown Tuscumbia that highlights a bit of nature right in the midst of the city. However, mother nature cannot always be counted on to be attractive or helpful. That is what led to two issues discussed by the Tuscumbia City Council during its May 6 meeting. The first…

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Coldwater Seed and Supply celebrates over 100 years

Coldwater Seed & Supply, a cornerstone of Tuscumbia’s downtown and agricultural community, celebrates over 100 years of dedicated service. Established in 1924, this historic institution has been a beacon of quality, tradition, and community support since its inception. Originally founded as Florence Seed & Feed by the Wiggins family, it was quickly purchased by Mr.…

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Tuscumbia Council looking to fill Spring Park restaurant space

Several issues surrounding Spring Park were major topics for discussion at the May 6 meeting of the Tuscumbia City Council. Among those items on the agenda were what to do going forward with the restaurant space that was formerly occupied by Dick Howell’s Barbecue. The space has been vacant for some months after the Florence-based…

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Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation Manush essay contest

The Colbert County Historical Landmarks Foundation is currently accepting entries for its Heinie Manush Essay Contest. To be eligible to participate, you must be an 11th or 12th grader in a high school located in Colbert County, Alabama. Or, you must be an 11th or 12th grader currently being homeschooled in Colbert County, Alabama. Entries…

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Memorial Day program set for May 27

American Legion Post 31 of Tuscumbia is sponsoring the annual Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 27, on the lawn of the Colbert County Courthouse. The program will begin at 11 a.m. The Post 31 Honor Guard will present the colors and place the memorial wreath in honor of those who gave the supreme sacrifice…

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May calendar of events

Now through May 17, 2024, at TVMA – The Art of the Print and What the Night Tells the Day, Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 North Water Street, Tuscumbia. Explore 500 years of printmaking from the Curator’s Collection and experience the installation by Douglas Baulos. For more details, contact the Tennessee Valley Art Association…

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Coldwater Seed and Supply celebrating over 100 years

Many of the houses, buildings and businesses in Tuscumbia boast a historic pedigree. These entities have withstood the test of time and often play important roles in the community. One such place is Coldwater Feed and Supply, which is celebrating over 100 years on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (108 E 6th…

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American Legion Post 31 kicking off annual drive for veterans

It is an uncomfortable truth that sometimes men and women who served this country, as they grow older and lose loved ones, become forgotten. Veterans who end up in nursing homes or hospice care don’t always have someone to come check up on them or celebrate holidays. That is where groups like the American Legion…

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