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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority, has closed the main lock chamber at Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River, following a recent inspection that revealed cracks in the lock gates. The…
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The Florence Water Department reports that a 16-inch water main has been damaged just East of Harris Drive in the Killen area. The department will be shutting down this section of line for repairs at approximately 10:00 pm tonight (9/17)….
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At approximately 1:00 am on Sunday September 15th, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Swift Water Rescue Team was dispatched to assist the Courtland Fire Department in responding to a report of a stranded individual on the roof of his truck…
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Alabama Highway 24 is flooded 3 miles west of Moulton at County Road 168. Please seek an alternate route and do not attempt to drive through floodwaters. Photo courtesy Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department
Florence Utilities Electricity Department crews are responding to a power outage affecting customers in the Killen, Green Hill, Center Star and Elgin areas of Lauderdale County. The cause of the outage is unknown at this time. We appreciate your patience…
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports that a marine-related event at approximately 7pm Sunday has claimed the life of a Sheffield man. Ian H. Dodge, age 44, was fatally injured when the personal watercraft he was operating struck a log…
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WNRA covers all the high school football teams in the Shoals area every Friday night on the WNRA Scoreboard! Tune in starting at 7pm on 94.5 FM or listen online at ShoalsCountry.com Catch the action every week on the WNRA…
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Florence Utilities reports that electricity department crews are responding to a power outage affecting customers from Shoals Creek to the Elgin area of Lauderdale County. The cause of the outage is unknown at this time. We appreciate your patience as…
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 8:05 am Multiple fire departments from northwest Alabama have responded to a fire at the Essity plant in Barton. Authorities report the fire is contained to one building that is used to store rolls of…
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ALEA’s Roadway to Success: Drive Responsibly, Arrive Safely this School Year MONTGOMERY – In just a short time, schools across the state will be back in session, meaning heavier traffic and busier morning commutes. This school year, ALEA is urging…
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