The News That Matters Most in Northwest Alabama
The Florence Police Department and the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force assisted several local, state, and federal agencies in executing a search warrant at a residence on Eastwood Drive in Florence, Alabama. The search warrant yielded approximately 19 pounds of…
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports that a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:33 am on Thursday, July 27th has claimed the life of a Red Bay man. Reese B. Dulaney, 31, was critically injured when the 2018 Ford…
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From TVA – July 25, 2023: The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) today announced that it has secured 279 megawatts (MWDC) of advanced thin film solar panels from First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) for its planned Lawrence County Solar Project in Lawrence…
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The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Saturday, July 22nd, Deputy Tyler Declue and Corporal Josia Tukua conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 157 just north of Underwood. It was determined that the driver, Timothy Nolen, had a revoked…
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More than 3,300 customers of Florence Electricity Department remain without power following this afternoon’s storms that brought down trees and power lines. The department says crews will work through the night to restore service to the community.
The Florence Electricity Department says crews are responding to power outages in Lexington and the Grassy community in eastern Lauderdale County this morning. Crews are currently working to determine the cause of the outage that is affecting around 1,500 customers. …
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WNRA Real Country 94.5 FM has created an interactive map of public storm shelters in northwest Alabama, so you can find the closest shelter in the event of severe weather. The map includes shelters in Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, and Lawrence…
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The Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) organization is releasing “The River State,” an immersive video that unveils the breathtaking beauty of Alabama’s waterways. Showcasing the work of the Alabama Scenic River Trail, the film aims to reveal the significance of…
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the Alabama Transportation Institute in kicking off National Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (RRSAW), which runs July 17 through July 21. The weeklong observance is part of a nationwide campaign spearheaded by…
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Monday, July 17th 2023 – 10:58 am The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office says a joint investigation between their department and the Russellville Police Department has resulted in four arrests and approximately 2,500 Fentanyl pills seized, with a street value of…
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