Area News

Many of the houses, buildings and businesses in Tuscumbia boast a historic pedigree. These entities have withstood the test of time and often play important roles in the community. One such place is Coldwater Feed and Supply, which is celebrating over 100 years on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (108 E 6th…

It is an uncomfortable truth that sometimes men and women who served this country, as they grow older and lose loved ones, become forgotten. Veterans who end up in nursing homes or hospice care don’t always have someone to come check up on them or celebrate holidays. That is where groups like the American Legion…

Life in the 21st Century can often be a fast-paced, jam-packed affair. Thanks to things like the internet and social media, information comes fast, and people often find themselves having to adapt to an ever-changing landscape. However, there are those people who yearn for a simpler time when life didn’t seem so fast paced or…

Bank Independent and the Helping Hands Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the 10th Annual Food Share Drive. The drive aims to combat food insecurity and provide support to local organizations across the seven counties served by the bank. The Food Share Drive will run from April 29 to May 17 during which…

The third annual Belle Mont Celtic Fest, featuring the music and culture of Scotland and Ireland, will be held on May 11 on the grounds of historic Belle Mont Mansion, 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia. The Steel City Rovers from Ontario, Canada, will headline the event, joining returning artists the Piper Jones Band and Chambless &…

Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) will hold the 2023-2024 commencement ceremonies Thursday, May 9, 2024, for the Phil Campbell and Shoals campuses in the Patriot Center (gym) on the Shoals campus. Nursing Pinning and Commencement ceremonies will be held Thursday, May 9, 2024, in the following order: Nurse Pinning Ceremony (ADN and PN) – 11:00…

Though churches are a common sight in the South, not many have been around for the past 200 years, let alone continuously. That is the milestone First Presbyterian Church of Tuscumbia celebrated April 20-21. The church held a brunch on Saturday and then a service, special singing and dinner on Sunday. Around 250 people attended…

Recall LaGrange is set for May 4 at the his­toric LaGrange Col­lege site. The event offers a day of living history events, Civil War dis­plays and demonstra­tions, arts and crafts vendors, a blacksmith shop, bake sale, food trucks, musical en­tertainment and more. This year’s event is the 36th anniversary of Recall LaGrange. The highlight of…

The Colbert County Republican Women’s Club hosted a special guest speaker during its monthly meeting on April 16. The group welcomed Emily Jones, chair of the Madison chapter of Moms for Liberty. According to the group’s website, Moms for Liberty is dedicated to fighting for the survival of America by unifying, educating and empowering parents…