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Fatal Wreck in Colbert County
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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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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Student Arrested for Terrorist Threat
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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Drug Bust in Florence
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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Fatal Wreck in Franklin County
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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Muscle Shoals Restaurant Evacuated
Jack’s on Woodward Avenue in Muscle Shoals was evacuated just before 10am Tuesday due to an electrical issue and possible fire. A witness said the building lost power and then people inside smelled smoke. The Muscle Shoals fire department and…
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Florence Shooting Investigation
Around 11:30 pm on August 22nd, Florence police officers responded to a shooting call at Quail Run Apartments. Officers located multiple bullet rounds which had struck several vehicles. Officers then made contact with a male who had been shot at…
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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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