Tag Archive: Shoals News

Power Outage in Lauderdale County

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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Interactive Storm Shelter Map

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 River State” Showcases Alabama’s Waterways

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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Rural Road Safety Awareness Week

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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Over 2,000 Fentanyl Pills Seized in Franklin County

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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Mercury in Fish: ADEM’s Annual Consumption Advisory

Monday, July 17th – 8:00 am The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has released its annual report on fish in the state’s lakes and streams.  Several bodies of water in the Shoals area have received limited restrictions or full “do…
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Tugboat Sinks, Spills Diesel in Tennessee River

Sunday, July 16th 2023 – 12:05 pm Florence police report that a tug boat has sank in the Tennessee River near O’Neal Bridge.  After sinking, the boat began to release diesel fuel into the water. Authorities say the boat is…
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Alabama Sales Tax Holiday July 21st-23rd

Alabama’s 18th annual back-to-school sales tax holiday will take place Friday, July 21st through Sunday the 23rd.  During the annual event the State of Alabama waives its four percent sales tax on school-related supplies and clothing.  More than 325 cities…
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Suspect Charged in Tuscumbia Death

Tuscumbia police have arrested a suspect for murder in connection with a death at a business on Highway 43.  59-year-old Victor Manuel Funez Cruz of Muscle Shoals is charged with the murder of Edith Margarita Martinez, a coworker at McVantage…
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Fatal Crash on Wilson Dam

On Sunday, July 9th at approximately 1:38am, Muscle Shoals police officers responded to Wilson Dam Road near the TVA Hydro Plant for a single vehicle crash. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2002 Jeep Liberty was traveling south on Wilson…
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