September 1, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

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RESTAURANTS LINE UP FOR United We Dine

SHOALS–The United Way of Northwest Alabama will kick off the annual “United We Dine” event on Saturday, September 4 at Ichiban Japanese Restaurant in Sheffield. More...

Athens Man is AWF President

MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) recently elected longtime board member and officer, More...

Investing in Community

ST. LOUIS, MO.– Better Investing, Inc, the nation's largest non-profit organization dedicated to investment education, recently presented More...

 

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SCA Helps Protect Wildlife Through Bluebird Project at Its Barton Facility

Project helps enhance wildlife habitat, restore biodiversity and increase environmental education opportunities. More...

LIONS OPEN SEASON WITH 27-10 WIN OVER HENDERSON

UNA Sports Information

Lee Chapple threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns as the University of North Alabama opened its 2010 season with a 27-10 win over Henderson State at Braly Stadium. More...

Votes in for Fall Red Snapper Season

By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Finally, red snapper anglers have a ray of hope that they will be able to catch their favorite species in 2010. More...

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Opinion Editorial

Finally, Honesty on a Higher Ed Issue

TOM MAGAZZU
Editor

The Alabama governor’s race is off and running. After a debate in Arab late last week, a quick press release from Ron Sparks’ camp attempted to capitalize on a potential weakness of Robert Bentley. More...

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Letters to the Editor

Not For Government

Editor: While a task force is reporting to the Defense Department that the costs of military personnel and benefits for their families are unsustainable, our tax money is being used to pay for a "Good Will Tour” of the Middle East by the ima More...

Issue Won’t Go Away

Dear Sir: More...

Why Short of Equipment?

Editor: More...

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Obituaries

Mrs. Dolores (Huggie) Hugaboom, 71 of Sheffield, AL

Mrs. Dolores (Huggie) Hugaboom, 71 of Sheffield passed away Friday, August 27, 2010 at Helen Keller Hospital. She was a native of Buffalo, New York and resided in the Shoals since 1983. More...

Mrs. Lucille V. Mays, 91, of Florence, AL

Mrs. Lucille V. Mays, 91, of Florence, passed away Saturday August 28, 2010. More...

Gene Allen Darby, 82, of Florence, AL

Gene Allen Darby, 82, of Florence, AL, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Glenwood Healthcare Center. He was an active member of the Central Church of Christ, and served in the US Army during the Korean War. More...

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Computer Skeptic

Loose Nuts Behind the Keyboard

by Jim Fisher

IT SURE HAS BEEN HOPPING here at the shop lately! You folks have been tearing up your computers almost as fast as we can fix ‘em. More...

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Pet Connection

Celebrating Great Dogs

TUSCUMBIA–How do you pay tribute to the best friend you ever had? More...

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SCA at Home

BARTON – A team of six SCA Tissue North America employees demonstrated SCA’s commitment to giving back to the community in Florence earlier this summer by volunteering their time to repair the exterior building of the Cramer Children&rsq More...

Average Students Qualify for Rotarians’ Above-Average Scholarship

By Patsy Glenn
for the Courier Journal

Will you graduate from a high school in either Colbert or Lauderdale County? Will it be a county or city school? Will you have a 95% attendance record? Will you maintain at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average? More...

Sorority is Strong in the Shoals

SHOALS – Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc is an association for registered professional nurses and student nurses. More than 8,000 registered nurses and student nurses hold membership in the sorority. More...

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This Week in the Shoals

Mars Hill Show Choir Celebrates 10th!

The Mars Hill Bible School Show Choir is presenting Celebration 2010 Tenth Anniversary. More...

Lion Games on The FIX

SHOALS–UNA Lion athletic radio broadcasts will potentially reach thousands of additional listeners this year as football season kicks off this weekend. More...

Expectant Mothers Can EAT FREE

FLORENCE–Demos’ Restaurant is doing a different kind of Labor Day promotion this year. They are honoring mothers-to-be as they approach their own “labor” day with a free meal at the restaurant all day September 6. More...

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Happenings

––Early Seasons for Migratory Birds

By Chuck Sharp
Wildlife Biologist, Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

For migratory bird hunters in the South, September brings with it the first opportunity to get back in the field. More...

--OP-ED BIG LABOR'S COERCION: No Worker Off-Limits

By Mark Mix
President of the National Right to Work Foundation

American Federation of Labor founder Samuel Gomper’s famous adage that “No lasting gain has ever come from compulsion” is as relevant as ever this Labor Day. More...

-- Dates and Activities Announced for 2010 Racking Horse World Celebration

The largest Racking Horse Show in the United States is set for September 17 through 25 More...

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Community

Community Notes

Ladies Alcohol & Drug Recovery Workshop welcomes women who struggle with drug/alcohol addictions. Each Tuesday night during the months of August and September. August 31. September 7, 14, 21, 28. More...

Award- Winning Program Turns 11

FLORENCE –The Intergenerational Writers Guild (IWG) begins Saturday, September 11 at 10am. The free creative writing class will meet at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library - 250 N. Wood Avenue every other Saturday through May 21, 2011. More...

Sheffield H.S. Band Has Invite for D.C.

SHEFFIELD–Marching bands traditionally have been limited to a performance in a football stadium or along a parade route. More...

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Ask the Attorney

ASK THE ATTORNEY

DEPOSITIONS

I had a client come in this week to prepare for their deposition. They had looked up depositions on the internet because they were concerned about what they would have to do. More...

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Knights Korner

Remembering 1995

This week, Terry Bowden’s UNA Lions open their 2010 football season in hopes of adding the school’s fourth Division II National Championship to the trophy room. More...

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Dave Says

DAVE Says

GETTING HIM BACK ON HIS FEET Dear Dave, 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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