The News That Matters Most in Northwest Alabama
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
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:10 pm Tuesday, Sept. 10, has claimed the life of a Florence man. Jerry D. Richardson, 76, was fatally injured when the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox he was…
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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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From MSPD: On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Muscle Shoals Police Department took a Muscle Shoals Middle School Student into custody for Terrorist Threats made toward the school that were overheard by other students.
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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Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force have arrested a Florence man after they executed a search warrant at 658 West Mobile Street. The search warrant was obtained due to the drug dealing activities of a suspect that resides…
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. Monday, August 26, has claimed the life of a Hodges man. Michael E Chamblee, age 67, was fatally injured when the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado he…
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