Area News

A Florence man was killed when officers returned fire after he fired shots at the city’s police department on Jan. 15. According to Florence Police Chief Mike Holt, at approximately 5:30 p.m., an individual called 911, said he was at the police department and threatened to “shoot the place up.” “Officers responded. He was armed.…

The City of Muscle Shoals announced the addition of two new restaurants on its Facebook page on Jan. 17. According to the post, Maddio’s Pizza and Beignets & Brew will be added to the McCoy Parker Investments mixed-use medical and restaurant development on Avalon Avenue. Uncle Maddio’s Pizza is scheduled to open in Muscle Shoals…

The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office: — On Jan. 10, Karaikis M. Rooks, 35, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana. According to Deputy Hunter White’s report, he conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N Montgomery and S Jackson streets for improper lane usage and no…

Though it might not be the only winter weather of the year, the first snow of 2025 in Alabama is in the books. According to the National Weather Service, The Shoals received anywhere from 3 to 6 inches of snowfall on Jan. 10 depending on the specific area. There had been concern of the snow…

In 2013, the history of the local music scene was brought to the mases like never before in the documentary “Muscle Shoals.” The film explored the history of music in The Shoals, the artists who made the sound and the impact the songs and albums coming out of local studios had on the world. When…

There are many places to eat in The Shoals that residents love, but when it comes to steak, one name tends to be mentioned the most: George’s Steak Pit in Sheffield. Now that recognition has extended past the boundaries of Northwest Alabama and beyond. “Southern Living” magazine recently named George’s as one of the 30…

The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office: — On Jan. 10, Karaikis M. Rooks, 35, was arrested and charged with second-degree possession of marijuana. According to Deputy Hunter White’s report, he conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of N Montgomery and S Jackson streets for improper lane usage and no…

One of the main functions of a fire department is to respond to emergencies and knock blazes when they pop up. It takes not only several trained individuals to do so, but the proper equipment. Everything from turnout gear and other equipment to the engines. For the Tuscumbia Fire Department, an upgrade to some of…

Fans of farm equipment, toys and miniatures will soon be headed back to The Shoals. The seventh annual Northwest Alabama Farm Toy Show will be held at the Clarion Inn at 4900 Hatch Boulevard in Sheffield on Feb. 7-8. The show will run from 4-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, and 8:30 a.m. to 2…

Calendar courtesy of Colbert Tourism January 10, 2025 – Leighton Workforce Development Class– Leighton Library, 8740 Main St, Leighton. Workforce Development classes beginning next Friday in Leighton at no charge. Classes will take place every Friday for the next six weeks. This amazing opportunity is provided by a grant for the town of Leighton through…