This morning, January 12, 2024, at approximately 8:30 A.M., Florence Police Officers responded to a report of a “person down” near 1244 Florence Blvd. When officers arrived, they found Thomas Messer, a 58 year old male, on the ground near…
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December 29, 2023 The Alabama Department of Environmental Management announced today they may fine Constellium in Muscle Shoals due to noncompliance with state laws. The announcement states in part that pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Environmental Management Act,…
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Cherokee Fire Department reports there will be a controlled burn today, south of Coondog Cemetery Road near Pope Tower Road. Colbert County residents will see a lot of smoke in that area but this is a controlled burn being conducted…
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Authorities responded to a wreck involving an SUV and Colbert County school bus this afternoon on Highway 72. Firefighters with Cherokee and Barton responded to the accident at the intersection of Mt. Mills Road and Highway 72. Authorities say there…
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According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:32 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, has claimed the life of a Loretto man. Christian W. Hatchett, 49, was fatally injured when the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe he…
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Many residents along River Road on Colbert County are spending Thanksgiving without water due to a break in the water main. Colbert County Commissioner Tommy Barnes said crews have been sent to make the necessary repairs. Barnes added a thank…
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports that a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, has claimed the life of a Tuscumbia man. Jimmie D. Smallwood, 76, was fatally injured when the 2005 Ford Freestyle that…
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MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday issued a statewide ‘No Burn Order.’ Today, she signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a ‘No Burn Order’ – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective November 9,…
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On Monday, October 30th, 2023, the Muscle Shoals Police Department was advised by Muscle Shoals High School Administration Staff of the high school being under a heightened awareness protocol. School administration and officers with the Muscle Shoals Police Department quickly…
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Contractors are using a helicopter with an aerial saw to trim trees along the railroad tracks in Tuscumbia. Norfolk Southern has employed an Arkansas company to trim trees and brush along the right of way, which would normally be out…
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