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Tuscumbia Fire Chief Pate to retire
The Tuscumbia City Council accepted the resignation of its fire chief and approved the purchasing of new equipment for Spring Park during its Oct. 21 meeting. These were some of the prominent items on a packed agenda for the Council. Tuscumbia Fire Chief David Pate has been working for the city for over two decades.…
Read MoreColumn: Week 9 high school football preview
Thanks to an open week, Muscle Shoals (5-2, 4-1) has had extra time to prepare for its annual showdown with Hartselle (7-1, 5-0). The game will likely once again determine the winner for Class 6A, Region 7 as well as postseason seedings. Last year, the Trojans topped the Tigers 55-49, though Hartselle won the year…
Read MoreDeshler tops West Limestone 34-14
The Deshler Tigers bounced back from a loss to Brooks by earning a solid 34-14 victory over the West Limestone Wildcats on Oct. 18. The win puts Deshler at 5-3, 4-2 on the season and in a tie with Brooks (6-2, 4-2), Hatton (5-3, 4-2) and Central (6-2, 4-2) in Class 4A, Region 7. Given…
Read MoreSheffield trolley tours
Colbert County Tourism is excited to promote the Sheffield Trolley Tours, a two-hour ride led by local historian Jimmy Austin. “We’re always happy when people in our community show interest in our history,” says Susann Hamlin, President and CEO of Colbert County Tourism. “These tours not only bring visitors to town but also highlight what…
Read MoreOct. 26 arrest reports
The following arrests were made by the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office: — On Oct. 16, Timaya E. Hampton was arrested for public intoxication. According to Deputy Billy Jefferson’s affidavit, he responded to a disturbance call in the 200 block of Cameron Circle in Muscle Shoals at approximately 4:45 a.m. Upon arrival, the subject was allegedly…
Read MoreCounty, cities to get new police cars
Several local police departments will soon be sporting new vehicles and equipment thanks to a round of government grants. Colbert County Sheriff’s Office recently announced it would be receiving a $250,000 grant from the office of Sen. Tommy Tuberville. CCSO said it will use those funds to purchase five new vehicles for its fleet. “We’re…
Read MoreColumn – Week 8 high school football preview
The Deshler Tigers suffered their third loss overall and second in Class 4A, Region 7 play Friday night in a 44-21 loss to Brooks. The loss further deepens the water the Tigers must tread in their bid for the 2024 postseason after falling to Hatton Aug. 30 on top of being in a nine-team region.…
Read MoreMuscle Shoals Fire Department opens Station No. 4
It has been a long time coming, but the City of Muscle Shoals can finally mark one big project off the list. Muscle Shoals Fire Department officially opened its new Station No. 4 during a ceremony on Oct. 4. The new location is at 2816 Old Highway 20, a section of the city that has…
Read MoreColumn – Week 7 high school football preview
Another week, another rivalry game for the Colbert County Indians. After falling to Deshler on Sept. 26, the Indians rebounded with a 49-14 victory over county foe Colbert Heights. This marked the first Class 3A, Region 7 win for CCHS so far in 2024. Colbert County moves to 2-5, 1-3. The loss was the third…
Read MoreDeshler, MSHS top unbeaten region foes
Both Deshler and Muscle Shoals faced one of the toughest region foes on the schedule on Oct. 4 in previously unbeaten Central and Athens. And in both cases, the team from Colbert County earned a big region win and handed the opponent its first loss of the 2024 season. The Tigers held on to a…
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