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Deadly dam to get upgrade

Memorial Day marks the traditional beginning of summer, which includes boating and water sports for many Shoals residents. But there's one area that canoers and kayakers...

Trail sites anchors of urban growth

Second in a series GREENVILLE There wasn't much to Greenville before the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail came to town. A few gas stations and a couple of lodging facilities...

Face of disabled veterans changing

America's newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the...

Silver shoots for Oct. 1 start date

Silver Airways has a lot to do before starting operations in the Shoals. There are additional aircraft to purchase, pilots to train and an advertising agency to hire, said Mickey...

With funding set, city begins crossing work

Plans for repairing four Red Bay railroad crossings are complete, and Mayor Bobby Forsythe said officials should begin soliciting bids for the work in the next few weeks. ...

Industry initiative on ballot

Alabama voters will decide in November whether to allow Gov. Robert Bentley to increase the state’s borrowing to provide more money to entice industries to locate and...

Walk this way

City council members have taken another step toward completing a walking trail project that includes an elevated walkway over the Tennessee River near Whipporwill Hollow. The...

Police upgrade bicycle patrol

Through the years, the Police Department has learned the benefits of its bicycle patrol. The two-wheeled vehicles provide better access than patrol cars, making it easier to...

Loose change adds up at Kilby

Pennies, with a few nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars mixed in, can make a difference. That was the lesson Kilby School students learned during the school year. Students...

13 Alabama National Guard armories to close

MONTGOMERY (AP) - Citing smaller military forces, changing needs and budget constraints, Alabama's National Guard is closing armories across the state. The Tuscaloosa News...

National Weather Service in Huntsville creating exhibit about 2011 tornado outbreak

  HUNTSVILLE (AP) - National Weather Service scientists want north Alabama residents to contribute to an exhibit about last year's tornado outbreak. Chief meteorologist...

A New Mayor in Russellville's Future?

David Grissom's campaign for mayor of Russellville is now in full swing. He is running against current mayor

Honor guards provide comfort during tiring times

Paul Thompson said being a part of the American Legion Honor Guard is a commitment that veterans take seriously. He calls it a privilege. "It's a part of the commitment...

Local ceremonies planned for Memorial Day

Like many Americans, Mary Day Smith plans to fire up a barbecue grill Monday to celebrate Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer. But that will be put on hold until after...

School age change coming

Alabama school officials do not anticipate a large influx of previously uneducated children into state elementary schools this fall because of the Legislature lowering the...

Lost in the '70s

Sheffield held its '70s Night event Saturday in downtown Sheffield.

Report lists 4 area schools among best in the nation

Four area schools have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as being among the nation's best high schools. The publication's annual Best Schools recognition...

The dog days of summer

While a lot of kids joyfully sing the classic song “School’s Out” this time of year, local officials usually notice an increase in complaints from...

Officials await verdict on ATRIP road funds

Franklin County officials still are waiting to find out whether nearly $2 million needed for county road repairs is headed their way. Earlier this week, federal transportation...

Shoals Environmental Alliance meets Tuesday

Adam Johnston, coordinator of the Alabama Rivers Alliance, will be the guest speaker at a meeting of the Shoals Environmental Alliance at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Florence Public...

Disc golf course a collaborative effort

Todd Meckes, John McClanahan and Kevin Stevenson haven't been playing disc golf long, but when the Highland Park Elementary School principal approached them about building a...

Police seeking suspect in gas station robbery

Police are seeking the public's help in finding who robbed the Exxon gas station and convenience store at the corner of Wilson Dam Road and Second Street early Saturday. ...

Report recognizes four area schools among nation's best

Four area schools have been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as being among the nation's best high schools. The publication's annual Best Schools recognition...

New disc golf course collaborative effort

Todd Meckes, John McClanahan and Kevin Stevenson haven't been playing disc golf long, but when the Highland Park Elementary School principal approached them about building a...

Tennessee Valley Shoals life

Skylar Crane wipes the water from his eyes as he frolics in the Tennessee River near Florence.

Frequency of dog bites increase with the start of summer vacation

While a lot of kids joyfully sing the classic song "School's Out" this time of year, local officials usually notice an increase in complaints from residents with a...

Permits required for mosquito spray trucks may reduce their use

The hum and fog associated with mosquito spray trucks rumbling through neighborhoods may soon become much less frequent. Regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency and...

A Surprising Poll & A Local Villain

When we initiated our "Pants on the Ground" poll, we hadn't even an inkling how the

Wondering what's next

Today is quite a bit different than yesterday for 1,780 students from the Shoals and Franklin County who became high school graduates Friday night. Perhaps they won't have...

Ingram guilty of manslaughter

Vincent Lavert Ingram faces 20 years to life in prison after being convicted of manslaughter Friday in the 2009 shooting death of Rudy Stanback. The jury returned its verdict at...

Study: Pay for CEOs rose 6 percent in 2011

Profits at big U.S. companies broke records last year, and so did pay for CEOs. The head of a typical public company made $9.6 million in 2011, according to an analysis by The...

Veterans service office closing doors in Colbert

Veterans in Colbert County are among the first to take a direct hit from new state budget cuts. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday that it is closing 17...

Honoring Bowen

A butterfly lands on a flower in the garden at Leighton Elementary School after being released in front of family members of Nicole Griswald Bowen and friends during a dedication...

2 providers oppose bringing cancer center to Florence

Two health care providers are opposing a certificate of need application made by RegionalCare Hospital Partners that could bring a comprehensive cancer center to Florence. Helen...

Florence picks police chief

Ron Tyler will take over as police chief in Florence on June 18, and will assume full duties 10 days later when Police Chief Rick Singleton retires. The Civil Service Board,...

Pamphlets to help police help tourists

Florence/Lauderdale tourism officials are turning to some law enforcement and firefighting friends to help get the word out about tourism destinations in the Shoals. With a goal...

Red Bay honors fallen soldiers

The names of two former Red Bay residents were inscribed Thursday in the War on Terror Memorial in the State Capitol, honoring them for giving their lives in the line of duty. ...

News Briefs

NORTHWEST-SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Summer registration to run until June 1 Summer registration at both campuses of Northwest-Shoals Community College has been extended through...

Ingram convicted of manslaughter in death of Rudy Stanback

FLORENCE - A Lauderdale County jury has convicted Vincent Lavert Ingram of manslaughter in the 2009 shooting death of Rudy Stanback. Ingram, 32, faces a sentence of 20 years to...

Keller Hospital, Alliance Oncology opposing RegionalCare cancer center proposal

FLORENCE - Two health care providers have filed opposition to a certificate of need application made by RegionalCare Hospital Partners that could bring a comprehensive cancer...

Tyler chosen new police chief in Florence

FLORENCE - Ron Tyler will take over as police chief in Florence on June 18, and will assume full duties 10 days later when Chief Rick Singleton retires. The Civil Service Board,...

Veterans service office closing in Colbert

TUSCUMBIA - Veterans in Colbert County are among the first to take a direct hit from new state budget cuts. The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs announced Friday that it...

Museum collecting items for tornado exhibit

HUNTSVILLE (AP) -- The U.S. Weather Service is collecting artifacts and other items to create an interactive exhibit about the April 2011 tornadoes. The Huntsville Times reports

New formula sees Alabama graduation rates drop

MONTGOMERY (AP) -- Fewer Alabamians are graduating from high school than previously thought according to a new formula for calculating graduation rates. The Montgomery...

Daikin expanding in Decatur, possible new plant

Daikin America officials unveiled five expansion projects Thursday at the Decatur plant that will add 50 employees and cost the company $75 million. The chairman of the...

Dragon arrives at space station in historic 1st

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The privately bankrolled Dragon capsule arrived at the International Space Station for a historic docking Friday, captured by astronauts wielding a giant...

Changing state spending

Reduced staff, hours and services for Alabama Department of Public Health offices, especially in rural communities. Four percent less funding for the University of North Alabama,...

Bills in garbage lead to arrests

Authorities said a man suspected of dumping substances involved in manufacturing methamphetamine into a garbage bin accidentally tossed something with it: portions of his cable...

Funeral interrupts murder trial deliberation

Deliberations ended abruptly Thursday morning in the trial of a Florence man accused of killing a Sheffield man in 2009. Jurors will return early today to continue debating the...

Underwood-Petersville fish fry set

The Underwood-Petersville Volunteer Fire Department will have a fish fry fundraiser Saturday. The event is 2-7 p.m. at the fire department at 4661 Alabama 157. Adult...