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Absentee voting, polling places and voter status ahead of election
The 2025 municipal elections are coming up on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents will be voting for both mayor and city council positions. Any residents who are not sure about their over registration status or polling location can visit the Alabama Secretary of State website —…
Read MoreImprov comedy group moves to Muscle Shoals
Improv comedy has been around for many years, but it was the popularity of “Whose Line is it Anyway” that made the genre much more mainstream in today’s world. The Second City in Chicago has produced a number of popular comedians, including Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, John Belushi, Tina Fey and many, many…
Read MoreAug. 16 arrest reports
The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office in recent days: — On Aug. 3, Angela L. Tigner, 36, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. Eric J. Lovelace, 43, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled…
Read MoreTuscumbia names Holt Parks and Rec director
The City of Tuscumbia has seen some turnaround in the Parks and Recreation Department over the past few years. Longtime director Joel Kendrick took over the Public Works Department when former director Bo Stanley retired, and his predecessor Brooks Canup moved to Muscle Shoals Parks and Rec earlier this year. When it comes to the…
Read MoreDeshler High ‘Fabulous ’50s’ reunion group marks final meeting
The 1950s is a decade much reminisced by those who lived it and many others who wish they had. Poodle skirts, leather jackets and jukeboxes at the local diner. “I Love Lucy,” “Gunsmoke,” and “The Twilight Zone” on the television, which saw a boom in popularity. Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis…
Read MoreAug. 9 arrest reports
The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office in recent days: – On July 21, Amanda C. Crane, 48, was arrested and charged with two counts possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and promoting prison contraband. According to Deputy William Murner’s report, he arrested Murner on an outstanding warrant.…
Read MoreGRIDIRON GLANCE: Local schools attend Football in the South media days
The summer months bring with them often unwanted soaring temperatures and oppressive heat and humidity. However, the month of August brings with it a welcome sight amongst heat — the return of high school football. Programs in Colbert County are only two weeks away from jamboree games and three weeks from beginning the 2025 regular…
Read MoreFeelings mixed on proposed solar farm
Singer-songwriter John Denver once famously sang “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.” However, it is sunshine on potential solar — panels — that has been the talk of Colbert County. Tennessee Valley Authority held a meeting on July 15 at Colbert Heights High School to get public feedback on a proposed solar array south…
Read MoreLIVING IN THE PAST: Retro gaming store deals up nostalgia
It’s Friday, and you get off work. You walk into the local movie store and pick out something to watch over the weekend. While there, you can also peruse some other merchandise like toys and video games. While this sounds like a trip to a chain rental place during a bygone era, for Replay’s in…
Read MoreSpann visits Sheffield Public Library
By Hayley Sylvester Staff Writer On Tuesday, July 8, the Sheffield Public Library hosted iconic Alabama meteorologist James Spann. The event was open to anyone who wanted to attend. Members of the Library’s Summer Reading Program were front and center, along with children from the Ekklesia Preschool and Child Development Center. Library Director Beth…
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