Muscle Shoals school board approves bond to pay for new elementary
By Dr. Chad Holden Special to The Reporter The Muscle Shoals Board of Education unanimously approved the issuance of a $60 million bond during a special-called meeting on May 7, clearing the way for construction of a new elementary school that district leaders say will help meet the city’s long-term educational needs. The new school…
Read MoreMay 16 obituaries
Rebecca Sprague Austin, 87 Rebecca Sprague Austin, 87, of Muscle Shoals, AL passed away on May 6, 2026. A service will begin at 11 am on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Grace Life Church of the Shoals. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens. She was a member of Grace Life Church of the Shoals.…
Read MoreNew restaurant Los Veracruz open in Tuscumbia
Diners in The Shoals have a new option when it comes to lunch or dinnertime. Los Veracruz Mexican restaurant officially opened for business on May 4 at 117 US 72 in Tuscumbia. Owner Juan Jaimes has 10 restaurants in Mississippi, and he said he felt like it is a good time to expand into neighboring…
Read MoreTuscumbia Council votes to continue animal shelter appropriation
The Tuscumbia City Council discussed extending a yearly payment to the Colbert County Animal Shelter during its May 4 meeting. Colbert County Commissioner Tori Bailey came before the Council to request that a yearly $7,800 payment made by Tuscumbia that goes towards a debt on the building be continued without restrictions on how the funds…
Read MoreColbert County Sheriff’s Office making new senior safety program
The retirement phase of life is often called the golden years, but sometimes things aren’t quite so shiny for the elderly members of the community. According to the Pew Research Center, around 26 percent of adults ages 65 and older live alone in the United States. That’s about 16 million people, many of whom may…
Read MoreSeven Springs Lodge hosts Frontier Days
Outdoor events are at the mercy of the weather, especially those that deal with open ground. For the recent Frontier Days and chuckwagon races at Seven Springs Lodge, the weather was perfect. The races featured 89 teams from around the country seeking to send man, woman, horse and racing cart around the track in the…
Read MoreMay 9 obituaries
Harold Eugene Rose, 91 Harold Eugene Rose, 91, of Tuscumbia, Alabama went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at his residence. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscumbia, Alabama. He was a graduate of Lynn High School and received his B.S. from Auburn University and completed…
Read MoreBama’s Most Wanted open for business in Spring Park
Recent visitors to Spring Park in downtown Tuscumbia may have noticed a hint of smoke in the air. Not the kind that leads to a 911 call, mind you. The kind that leads you to delicious food. Bama’s Most Wanted has been open for business in the park for about two weeks now. The restaurant…
Read MoreColbert Heights DECA students teach younger peers about finance
When it comes to important skills like finance and how to balance a budget, it is never too early to begin learning good habits. That is why the Distributive Education Clubs of America, or DECA, students at Colbert Heights High School visit with students at the elementary school twice a year to teach them about…
Read MoreCeltic Fest at Belle Mont returns May 9
The Belle Mont Celtic Fest will bring the music, culture and traditions of Scotland and Ireland to the historic Belle Mont Mansion grounds on Saturday, May 9, offering a full day of entertainment and family-friendly activities. Headlining the festival is the acclaimed Sean Heely Band, known for its high-energy blend of Irish, Scottish and Appalachian…
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