The News That Matters Most in Northwest Alabama
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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Thursday, October 5, 2023 The Sheffield Police Department says it is currently investigating an accident involving a train hitting a pedestrian at the intersection of North Montgomery Avenue and 1st Street. Authorities say a 43-year-old white male was transported to…
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WNRA spoke with Ron Fillingham and Jimmy Looney with the Colbert County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments in their booth at the North Alabama State Fair. Their agency represents 14 departments across the county, collectively offering fire protection to every…
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The Shoals Area Central Labor Council is hosting their 104th annual Labor Day Celebration in Tuscumbia today, the longest-running Labor Day event in the country. Founded in 1919, the celebration pays tribute to the American worker and brings together labor…
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More than five thousand Florence Utilities customers are without power following today’s storm. High winds have caused reported damage across the Shoals, and crews are working to restore service.
ALEA reports a boating incident involving a single vessel occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 12, claiming the life of a Mississippi man. Ricky D. Rodgers, age 63 of Iuka, was fatally injured when the aluminum boat…
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Reports a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:54 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, has claimed the lives of two men. Logan J. Humphries, 23, of Golden, Miss., was fatally injured when the 2014 GMC Sierra that…
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:32 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, has claimed the life of an Ocala, Fla. woman. Patrica A. Mannone, 82, was critically injured when the 2020 Toyota Camry that…
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The Florence Police Department says their officers along with Florence Fire and EMS responded to a medical call at 3155 Kendall Drive in the Florence Industrial Park. While on the scene, paramedics determined that a worker in the parking lot…
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The Russellville Police Department reports widespread power outages across the city. Russellville Electric Board is aware of it, and they will be moving to restore power as quickly as possible. The department reminds everyone that if you come to an…
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