Power Outages After Storm
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.
Latest Posts
Boating Death on Pickwick
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…
Read more
Two Die in Single-Vehicle Wreck in Colbert County
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…
Read more
Fatal Wreck in Colbert County
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…
Read more
Florence Man Killed by Lightning
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…
Read more
Power Outages in Russellville
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…
Read more
Lauderdale Power Outages
Florence Utilities Electricity Department crews are responding to multiple power outages affecting more than four thousand customers across Lauderdale County. Multiple downed trees and power lines have been reported throughout the county as a result of the storm. Use caution…
Read more
TVA Hosts Wilson Dam Tour
The Tennessee Valley Authority hosted the first public tour of Wilson Dam in more than 20 years this morning, as a small group chosen in a random drawing received an inside look at the huge facility. The tour group gathers…
Read more
Deadly Wreck on US-72 Yesterday
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has released the names of the people involved in the deadly wreck Shoals Traffic reported on yesterday. A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, has claimed the life of a…
Read more
Tuberculosis Cases Linked to Poultry Industry
The Alabama Department of Public Health says seven confirmed cases of tuberculosis have been linked to the poultry industry in northwest Alabama, and is encouraging testing for anyone who may have come into contact with those infected. People who are…
Read more