The News That Matters Most in Northwest Alabama
The Florence Police Department says that on November 27th, officers responded to an assault call at an apartment on Mill Ridge Drive. Officers located a female that stated she was struck in the head with a hammer and the offender…
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According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 6:32 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, has claimed the life of a Loretto man. Christian W. Hatchett, 49, was fatally injured when the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe he…
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November 14, 2023 The Florence Police Criminal Investigations Division conducted a search warrant in the 1800 block of Maple Avenue last night. Three persons were arrested from the residence. One male juvenile was arrested for probation violation. Robert Renardo Pride…
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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 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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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…
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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 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.