 06/30/09 By Russ Corey, Staff Writer As a developer, Mildred Helsley likes the ideas provided in a comprehensive study for the continued development of the U.S. 72 corridor through Colbert County. Helsley was one of a dozen people who attended a meeting at the Cherokee Town Hall on Monday where a draft of the plan was presented to the public.
06/30/09 By Bernie Delinski, Staff Writer U.S. Census Bureau officials start counting Shoals residents in 2010. Local leaders also will count on Shoals residents, in a manner of speaking: They'll rely on the population to take part in the census.
06/29/09 By Russ Corey, Staff Writer A study showing the best way to develop the U.S. 72 corridor in Colbert County will be unveiled to the public today. Input will be gathered at the meeting in Cherokee and delivered to local government officials who will ultimately decide whether to implement all or part of the plan.
06/29/09 By Bernie Delinski, Staff Writer The waterfowl at Spring Creek had a bit less wing room Sunday afternoon when some 7,500 rubber ducks journeyed across the creek in the annual Lucky Ducky Derby. This is the fifth year of the derby, which is on the final day of the Helen Keller Festival at Spring Park in Tuscumbia.
06/28/09 By Russ Corey, Staff Writer Emma Lucas frequently leaves the Shoals to see one of her favorite rock bands, the Drive-By Truckers, but in July, she and other fans won't have to drive far. The popular rock band has scheduled two shows at the Shoals Theater in downtown Florence on July 23 and 24.
06/28/09 By Trevor Stokes, Staff Writer Annie Williams became blind at 3 months old and didn't attend school until she was 18 years old. As if that weren't challenging enough, after slowly losing her hearing, she became deaf 12 years ago.
06/28/09 By Trevor Stokes, Staff Writer People travel far and wide to visit the Helen Keller festival, an annual tribute to the deaf and blind woman from Tuscumbia who broke disability barriers and became an international icon.
06/28/09 ARRESTS Colbert County sheriff Demetrius M. Underwood, 21, 114 Davis Court, Apt. 142, Tuscumbia; unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Lauderdale County sheriff Randy Delon Sinyand, 50, 862 Lauderdale 49, Rogersville; first-degree assault.
06/28/09 The following businesses were inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health before June 19.
06/26/09 Nearly a dozens contestants competed in a "Missouri Missouri" pageant today at the Capital Mall in Jefferson City.
 06/25/09 The murder of a Colbert County man is still unsolved. Investigators have not given up on finding the three killers. A vigil is being held to remember the victim and to help catch the suspects responsible.
 06/18/09 Everyone knows the economy's been a little rocky lately, with many houses going into foreclosure. Th...
06/16/09 By Bernie Delinski, Staff Writer The Tuscumbia City Council is studying the possibility of buying a paving machine. A committee of council members - George Johnson, Richard Coates and Martha Smith - will look at the cost of a machine similar to one owned by Colbert County.
06/16/09 By Michelle Rupe Eubanks, Staff Writer Muscle Shoals school board members Monday eliminated positions for two special education aides, increasing the hit the program is taking because of budget cuts.
06/16/09 Since people grew up in various places, it is but natural for them to have different preferences. Ot...
06/15/09 By Bernie Delinski, Staff Writer It was a leap of faith for a city that has struggled to meet shoestring budgets in past years.
06/15/09 By Lisa Singleton-Rickman, Staff Writer There will be four fewer classes at the Center For Technology in the Muscle Shoals school district when school resumes in August. They include agri-science, drafting, health and a computer class. In addition, the middle school will no longer be offering the family and consumer science class.
06/15/09 By Tom Smith, Senior Staff Writer Every morning, Brandon Brown makes what should be a five-minute commute from his residence on Three-Mile Lane in Tuscumbia to work in Muscle Shoals. He crosses the Alabama 20 intersection and continues along Alabama 133, known as Wilson Dam Road, into Muscle Shoals.
06/15/09 When talking to clients about living in Beaufort, I am always interested to learn the various reason...
06/14/09 By Bernie Delinski, Staff Writer In 1925, Helen Keller issued a challenge while speaking at the international convention of the Lions Club. She asked the organization to become "Knights of the Blind" and always advocate for those with sight impairments, according to local Lions Club member John Tuten.
 06/14/09 Marriage License Applications James William Booth, 32, Coker, and Amanda Michelle Gaddy, 29, Coker, June 5. Martin Russell Bryant, 29, Northport, and Krystle Lane Holliman, 27, Northport, June 8. Michael David Colburn, 55, Cottondale, and Theresa Lynn Blackledge, 37, Cottondale, June 5.
06/14/09 Indictments from the May session of the Franklin County grand jury: Johnny Ray Aaron, 47, 106 Glenwood Ave., Russellville; second-degree theft of property. Mildred Allen, 59, 8504 Franklin 81, Phil Campbell; unlawful possession of a controlled substance and three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
06/14/09 The following businesses were inspected by the Alabama Department of Public Health before June 5. Scores are based on a 100-point system. Vendors scoring 85-100 will be inspected once every three months; 70-84 requires a follow-up inspection within 30 days; 60-69 means a facility has two days to correct violations or face closure; and 59 and below... | 
