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February 1, 2012 / Front Page

Synthetic Marijuana is Dangerously Prevalent

SHOALS–“I’m 18 years old. I’m sleeping with my mother because I was afraid I was going to die in my sleep, if I even went to sleep. More...

Local 501s Join Online Promotion

SHOALS– The Alabama Association of Nonprofits, in partnership with the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Razoo Foundation, is taking one day, February 2, to harness the power of individual contributions statewide. More...

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Youth Hunting Paradise

David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Charles Herron wasn’t looking for any special recognition a few years ago when he started sharing his love for the outdoors with young hunters in central Alabama. More...

UNA FOOTBALL SIGNS 41 During National Signing Day

University of North Alabama Head Football Coach Bobby Wallace has signed one of the largest recruiting classes in school history, adding 37 high school signees and four community college transfers to the UNA program on National Signing Day. More...

Staying in Pace with Pacemakers

College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University

What would you do if your pet’s heart suddenly stopped working properly? February is the month of National Heart Awareness and Valentine’s Day. More...

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Commentary

Paterno: Scapegoat of Vindictive Media

Just as the state of Alabama was rocked by the death of Bear Bryant 29 years ago, fans in the Northeast mourned the death last week of long-time Penn State coach, Joe Paterno. More...

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Letters to the Editor

The Parents’ Choice

Dear Editor: I am now in a small comfortable home. I receive all the food I need and sleep as long as I like. It shouldn’t be too long before my home is too small, and I must go to “their home”. What will the new home be like? More...

More Junk of Theirs

Editor: What is junk? Junk is his, theirs, and hers. It is stuff which is all over the yard: clothes, rotting lumber, tires and rims, toys, big stuffed animals, and cars that never run. More...

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Obituaries

Bryan Edward “Bigun” Morrow, 46

Bryan Edward “Bigun” Morrow, 46, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2012, at ECM Hospital. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local #808, Orlando, FL. More...

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Cat and Kids

Cat & Kids

Don’t Trip

by Cathy Turner

The other day I heard a speaker use an analogy that caught my attention, but not for the reason he intended. Right now I can’t even recall why he was speaking of it, but he was speaking of doubleknotting his shoes. More...

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Ask the Attorney

THE YEAR 2011 IN REVIEW

Ask the Attorney is sponsored by local attorneys, McCutcheon & Hamner, PC, as a service to the residents of NW Alabama. More...

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Dave Says

by Dave Ramsey

what ’s your emergency fund range? Dear Dave, In your plan, you talk about Baby Step 3 as saving enough to have three to six months of expenses in your emergency fund. More...

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Graduating an Empire

MUSCLE SHOALS — Alabama is becoming known as an automotive manufacturing state. More...

Shoals Shorts

Huntingdon College in Montgomery recently released its Dean’s List of High Honors (grade point averages of 3.8-4.0) and its Dean’s List of Honors (semester GPA’s of 3.6 to 3.79). More...