Area News

As soon as the EF-1 tornado that hit Tuscumbia on Feb. 15 lifted, support began funneling into the city. Since basic amenities like power have been restored and roadways cleared of debris, now begins the slow, unenviable task of rebuilding not just a city, but people’s businesses. Their homes. Their lives. Colbert County EMA Director…

Many business owners are still picking up the pieces after an EF-1 tornado damaged many structures in downtown Tuscumbia on Feb. 15. Some places of business have been able to reopen, but as of Feb. 25, many remain closed, such as Superhero Chefs, The Palace and Claunch Café. The City of Tuscumbia temporarily closed Spring…

It is not uncommon to see businesses in downtown Tuscumbia come together for various events throughout the year. After a tornado hit on Feb. 15 and damaged several of them, some of the owners are working to come together even more in a show of camaraderie. Kingpin’s, located adjacent to the Chevron, is hosting a…

The following arrest reports were recorded by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office: ¬ On Feb. 20, Justin G. James, 36, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and open container. According to Ryan Green’s report, while on patrol he ran a tag that was allegedly registered to a driver…

“It sounded just like a train coming.” That’s what Scott Smallwood said after he witnessed the Feb. 15 storm moving in form his residence in downtown Tuscumbia. Smallwood said he remained watching the weather until he saw power lines in the parking lot adjacent begin to snap from the high winds. That’s when he rushed…

The annual Northwest Alabama Farm Toy Show has come and gone for the seventh time. One of the features of the event are farm displays, and for six of those seven years visitors have had the chance to check out demonstrations by Liam Wallace of Cherokee. The now 16-year-old Liam has been making displays for…

This year’s Saddle Up for St. Jude may still be five months away, but this year’s headlining artists are no longer a mystery. Dr. Jimmy Gardiner announced via social media on Super Bowl Sunday which three acts will close out each night of the 29th annual event from July 17-19. In a video promoting the…

A night of “action and good food” is in store for rodeo fans in The Shoals area. The Tennessee High School Rodeo Association is hosting an event at Longhorn R Arena in Tuscumbia on March 1 at 7 p.m. Competitors from across the state of Tennessee and Northwest Alabama will compete in events like bareback…

The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office: — On Jan. 29, Cody J. Parrish, 22, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana. According to Deputy Tyler Barnett’s report, he was patrolling in the area of Second Street and Woodward Avenue when he stopped a vehicle for an expired tag.…

Mayor Mike Lockhart gave a 2025 State of the City address for Muscle Shoals on Jan. 28 at Cypress Lakes Golf and Tennis. Lockhart, who took office in 2020, spoke on the growth and development the city has seen since then. He also talked at length about the work that has gone into the Muscle…