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With Agent Assistance

Several State Farm Offices are Shoals Drop-Off Centers
SHOALS – Kids to Love kicked-off its School Supply Drivelast week with several local State Farm agents involved as drop-off centers. More...

RESOURCE FORUM FOR START-UPS is a PRIME Project

FLORENCE–The Shoals Chamber of Commerce will host a Small Business Resources Forum, Wednesday, July 21 in the chamber board room, 20 Hightower Place in Florence. More...

Sunset Cruise into Wilson for St. Francis

FLORENCE–On Thursday evening, July 22, the Pickwick Belle Riverboat will take a special two-hour excursion through the lock at Wilson Dam. The cruise will start at 5:30pm. More...

 

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Longleaf Pine Making a Comeback

By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

With the rebirth of viable stands of the majestic longleaf pine in south Alabama, one of the denizens of the longleaf ecosystem is being given another chance to mount a comeback. More...

STEPS TOWARD A SAFER SCHOOL YEAR

As the lazy days of summer draw to a close, parents need to prepare their children to go back to school. More...

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Opinion Editorial

Earth to Obama: Your Circuit is Dead

TOM MAGAZZU
Editor

O ne column per week is simply not enough to cover all the lunacy coming out of Washington. Hard-to-digest topics include, but are not limited to: Testing the tanker before use, Suing Arizona, Gun laws on life O support and a atrocity. More...

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Letters to the Editor

If He Wins, We Lose

Editor: More...

Cannot See the Reasoning

Editor: Please help me understand why Obama is refusing the help of the states and even foreign aid for clean-up assistance. Is it because he is too proud to accept charity? Is it because he thinks that by ignoring the problem it will go away? More...

Restart Our Factories

To the Editor: More...

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Community

Community Notes

Community Notes may be submitted for non-profit, civic or church-related events and published free of charge as space is available in the Courier Journal. More...

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Congratulations to Muscle Shoals Boys 11 -12 year old All Star Team for winning the District 11 tournament in Moulton. The team will advance to state in Eufaula, Alabama beginning July 16. More...

WICP Celebrates a Jazzy Year

Westminster Interfaith Caring Place (WICP, pronounced as “WISP”) celebrates the first anniversary of opening its non-profit adult day center. More...

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Ask the Attorney

ASK THE ATTORNEY

I have custody of my child from my previous marriage and my child lives with me. If something were to happen to me would my child automatically be placed in the home of my ex-husband? More...

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Randall on Real Estate

It’s Better to be Up Front

When it comes to buying real estate, it is only fair and considerate to be totally up front with all parties. More...

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Dave Says

DAVE Says

SPECIAL NEEDS DON’T CHANGE THE BABY STEPS Dear Dave, More...

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Pet Connection

PET PREPAREDNESS

Disaster planning must include your pet
By Dr. Marty Becker and Gina Spadafori
Universal Uclick

Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires and even manmade disasters have brought home to us all in recent years that a crisis can happen at any time, in any community. More...

pet buzz

Some cats don’t mix well with milk

• Most cats like milk, but milk doesn’t agree with all cats. After the age of 12 weeks or so, some cats (like some people) lose the ability to digest the lactose in the milk. More...

THE SCOOP

New baby? Your cat doesn’t have to go

You don’t need to find a new home for your cat if you are expecting a baby, no matter what well-meaning relatives and friends may say to the contrary. More...

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BUILDING A DEGREE OF Financial Literacy

FLORENCE – In an age when personal financial hardship and increasing debt burdens are all too commonplace, the University of North Alabama and Listerhill Credit Union are partnering to create the Center for Financial Literacy on the UNA campus More...

First Newsletter for Keep the Shoals Beautiful

SHOALS – Keep The Shoals Beautiful (KTSB) has launched its first newsletter! Since its inception, KTSB has had a strong, working Board and has enjoyed steadily increasing involvement. More...

Haddock at Home w/FSB

FLORENCE — Shoals native Brad Haddock has recently joined First Southern Bank as Senior Vice President, according to First Southern President, Jack Johnson. More...

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This Week in the Shoals

Pickin in Rogersville

Events at Heritage Park and Rogersville Recreation Park

ROGERSVILLE - The Sound of Bluegrass fills the air in Rogersville each July, bringing with it toe tapping, string plucking, and family gatherings over the three day event. More...

Auditions Set for July 16, 23

FLORENCE – Regency Square Mall is looking for talented singers/musicians ages 4-12 for the 6th Annual Regency JR Idol competition. The Winner will receive free studio time and demo cds to help further their musical ambitions. More...

Happening THIS WEEK

KENNEDY-DOUGLASS CENTER FOR THE ARTS presents Mostly Blues, an exhibition of paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture and mixed media pieces by area artists. More...

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Happenings

—Thunderstorms Are a Deadly, Destructive Force

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— Zogby Interactive:

By Slim Margin, Voters Say Kagan Should Be Confirmed

Opposition Up Slightly from A Month Ago More...

— Snake Proof Your Home

By Roger Clay, Wildlife Biologist,
Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

Landowners often ask wildlife biologists in Alabama how to attract wildlife to their property or homes... More...

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Obituaries

Mrs. Pauline S. Mabry, 83 of Florence, AL

Mrs. Pauline S. Mabry, 83 of Florence passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at E.C.M. Hospital . She was a native and life-long resident of Lauderdale County . There will be no formal public visitation at the funeral home. More...

Mr. Ronald C Middlebrooks, 85, of Anderson, AL

Mr. Ronald C Middlebrooks, 85, of Anderson was born January 1, 1925, and died July 13, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mildred McGraw Middlebrooks, his parents; Clarence and Roxie Middlebrooks, brothers; W.C. More...

Mrs. Dorothy Bowers Wallace, 83, of Florence, AL

Mrs. Dorothy Bowers Wallace, 83, of Florence, passed away Tuesday July 6, 2010. The funeral service will be today at 3 PM in Elkins funeral home chapel, with Bro. Bill Harper officiating. Interment will follow in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. More...

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Cat and Kids

My Bus

by Cathy Turner

My mom was the Executive Secretary at the Henderson County (NC) YMCA when I was growing up. I lived at the Y. More...

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Insurance and You

Insurance and You

Keep A Home Inventory
By Steve Pierce
local State Farm® agent • 256-718-FARM (3276)

This one goes in the category of those things we are planning to do when we get the time – making or updating a home inventory. More...

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Knights Korner

Unforgettable Journey

by Knight Jerry

One of my most memorable trips as “Voice of The UNA Lions” came in 1991 when Gary Elliott’s team captured the Division II basketball National Championship. More...

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Poll

The State Legislature plans to redraw house and senate districts in a manner many say favors the Republican party and destroys NW Alabama unity. What is your opinion of that plan?






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