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Leighton to host 4th annual Sledgefest June 13-15
Four years ago, the Town of Leighton held an event, dubbed Sledgefest, to honor legendary native musician Percy Sledge. Fellow native Jimmy Hughes is also honored during the festival. “You are invited to celebrate one of the most renowned musicians of all time, Percy Sledge at the 4th Annual Sledgefest,” said Town of Leighton Event…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 31 holds 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 MoreDeshler High golf team cuts ribbon on new simulator
Outdoor sports are at the mercy of the elements, and many of the warm months in The Shoals are accompanied by rain. One solution is to move practice inside, and that is what the Deshler High School golf team can now do whenever necessary. Coaches Kelli Frederick and Hal Mills, along with their team, cut…
Read MoreCCSO arrest reports for May 31
The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office in recent days: — On May 20, Kevin B. Montgomery, was arrested and charged with Illegal possession of prescription drugs, second-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to Deputy Luke Truitt’s report, during a traffic stop on U.S. 43 the vehicle’s…
Read MoreTITLE TIGERS: Deshler baseball wins program’s 1st blue map
Playing a competitive team sport has a number of advantages for high school athletes. Players learn things like hard work, work ethic, discipline, perseverance and camaraderie. Sports, much like life, are all about learning to take advantage of the highs and bounce back from the lows. The Deshler Tigers varsity baseball team experienced both during…
Read MoreKeller staff treated to lunch for Hospital Week
Workers at Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield were treated to a hot lunch on the lawn May 14. Alabama Hospice of The Shoals, an organization of hospice professionals, served all 800 staff members a lasagna lunch in honor of National Hospital Week. “We started this event three years ago because we really wanted to find…
Read MoreCeltic Fest success despite rain
The musical notes sprang from the grounds of Belle Mont Mansion on May 10. The site hosted the fourth annual Celtic Fest, complete with a number of musical acts, vendors and demonstrations all centered around Celtic tradition. Though the weather did not always cooperate, and at times showers fell on the festivalgoers, the festival once…
Read MoreNorth Alabama African Heritage Festival returns June 6-7
If you’re looking for a weekend full of music, food, family fun, and cultural pride, the North Alabama African Heritage Festival is the place to be. Set for Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7 at the Willie Green Recreation Complex in Tuscumbia, this community favorite brings people together in the best kind of way.…
Read MoreBLUE MAP: Deshler baseball brings home state title
The Deshler Tigers varsity baseball team capped an excellent 2025 season with a 2-1 series victory over Bibb County in the AHSAA Class 4A state title game at Jacksonville State University on May 14. Deshler won Game One 2-1 in Oxford on May 13 before facing a potential doubleheader the next day. The Tigers were…
Read MoreSecond annual Cottagecore Festival success despite rain
The second annual Shoals Cottagecore Festival on May 10 was a success despite the inclement weather. Throughout the event, the rain couldn’t decide whether to be a sprinkle, a shower or a downpour. Forecasts changed daily, but the founder, Dr. Mary Margaret Holmes, was determined to keep the festival going, rain or shine. Though Holmes…
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