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Sheffield native Sasser promoted at Auburn
Kurt Sasser, from Sheffield, has been promoted to Auburn Advancement’s associate vice president for engagement, Rob Wellbaum, senior vice president for advancement, recently announced. Sasser, whose appointment was effective Dec. 1, has served as chief engagement officer for Auburn Advancement since 2023. He brings a wealth of experience in strategic engagement planning as well as…
Read MorePoetry and Music returns to St. John’s
“It’s a Dickens Christmas, Y’all,” one of the most anticipated events of the year in downtown Tuscumbia, is coming up this weekend. Among the festivities is the annual “Poetry and Music” program at the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church built in 1852. The event features poems read by community leaders and music of the season.…
Read MoreDec. 13 arrest reports
The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office in recent days: — On Oct. 24, Brittney J. Hamm, 38, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to Deputy Christopher Miller’s report, he conducted a traffic stop for improper…
Read MoreSecond Saturdays looking to grow in 2026
Former member Katie Logan attended the Dec. 1 meeting of the Tuscumbia City Council to make an early request for an appropriation on behalf of nonprofit Downtown Merchants Inc. and their biggest annual event Second Saturdays. Logan, who owns Basse Trading Company in downtown Tuscumbia, heads up Second Saturdays. “We have a lot of events…
Read MoreAnnual CARINGPLACE of The Shoals Holiday Tour of Homes Dec. 12-13
CARINGPLACE of The Shoals will usher in the 2025 holiday season with an exciting new twist on its annual Holiday Tour of Homes. On Friday, Dec. 12 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., tour ticketholders will be invited into 10 distinctive properties across The Shoals,…
Read MoreTrojans season ends in semifinals
Though the 2025 football season will go down as another solid entry for the Muscle Shoals Trojans, the ultimate goal of a Class 6A state title still eludes MSHS. The Trojans fell to fellow undefeated opponent Clay-Chalkville in the semifinals of the playoffs by a final of 30-13. The Cougars have won two state titles…
Read MoreNew mayors answer questions in community luncheon
The 2025 election cycle has come and gone, and the four new mayors across The Shoals have been officially sworn in to their respective offices. The Shoals Chamber of Commerce hosted a mayors’ luncheon at the Roundhouse in Tuscumbia on Nov. 20 in an effort to afford residents a chance to learn more about their…
Read MoreLocal students learn about everyday adult life at ‘Itty Bitty City’
Choosing a profession is typically one of the most important decisions a person will make in their life. Though there are often deviations from the path, the usual goal is to choose something that interests you, receive whatever education or training you need to work that job, and then find a career you can build…
Read MoreMuscle Shoals tops Mountain Brook, earns semifinal berth
When it comes to the AHSAA playoffs, generally the deeper a run you make, the more difficult opponent. However, sometimes there are exceptions caused by how the matchups are determined. That was the case this year for the Muscle Shoals Trojans, who seemed to have an easier time putting away Mountain Brook 24-7 on the…
Read MoreDeshler football season ends at hands of Anniston
The Deshler Tigers football team fell just short of a playoff berth in 2024 by falling to the West Morgan Rebels 35-35 in double overtime. The Tigers, 6-4 overall, missed the postseason for just the third time since 1984. Head coach Patrick Malone said during the summer media days that missing the postseason and a…
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