Tag Archive: Shoals News

Wilson Lock Closed for Repairs

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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Scheduled Water Outage in East Lauderdale

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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Lawrence County Flood Rescue

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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Flooding on AL 24 near Moulton

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

Power Outages in Lauderdale County

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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Deadly Accident on Pickwick

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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Power Outage in Lauderdale County

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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Fire at Barton Tissue Plant

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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Back To School Safety

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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Browns Ferry Celebrates 50 Years

ATHENS, Ala. — Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, TVA’s largest generating asset and the third-largest nuclear power producer in the United States, reaches an important milestone on Thursday, August 1 – 50 years in service. On August 1, 1974, Browns Ferry…
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