February 22, 2012 RSS feed / Front Page

Shoals Shorts

The Coats’ Farm Benefit Trail Ride and Auction takes place Saturday, March 10. The Trail Ride begins at 9am Saturday. More...

 

Commentary

Challenges Await in Legislative Session

In A Few Words

The new legislative session is underway in Montgomery and the republican-led legislature has some work to do. The budget proposal from Gov. More...

Community

Community Notes

The Chinese Student Organization has partnered together to organize UNA’s first Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 21, 6-9pm, in the Guillot University Center Banquet Halls A-E. Students will gather to ring in the Chinese New Year with More...

Quips & Quotes FROM THE ‘NET

Two cannibals meet one day. The first cannibal says, “You know, I just can’t seem to get a tender missionary. I’ve baked ‘em, I’ve roasted ‘em, I’ve stewed ‘em More...

Soap Opera Preview

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL One thing Rick didn’t count on was the spark that he and Steffy felt when they kissed. Stephanie pointed out to Brooke how similar they were when it came to mothering. More...

Ask the Attorney

Ask the Attorney

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

Dave Says

Dave Says

Take your time with this one... Dear Dave, More...

In Tuscumbia, They’re Talkin’ Turkey

TUSCUMBIA–Well-known Alabama Champion and turkey expert, Eddie Salter of Evergreen, AL will talk turkeys at Shoals Outdoor Sports, in Tuscumbia on Tuesday February 28 at 7pm. More...

Listerhill Going Mobile

MUSCLE SHOALS – Since November multiple media outlets have reported that consumers have been paying attention to credit unions more than ever before. More...

Page Flip Edition

This Week in the Shoals

Water Rocket!

Boeing Assists in Sci-Quest Event

HUNTSVILLE — Join Sci- Quest, Hands-on Science Center on Saturday, Feb. 25 for Rocket Day, a celebration of National Engineering Week. Children will discover how rockets work by building and launching their own water rockets at Sci-Quest. More...

F-L Tourism Presents

Dred Scott- House Divided

FLORENCE – In recognition of Black History Month and the Civil War Sesquicentennial, Florence-Lauderdale Tourism will present, “ Dred Scott – House Divided”. More...

Severe Weather

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley last proclaimed the week of February 19-24 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Alabama. More...

Letters to the Editor

Are They Going Blind?

Editor: Are the Mayor and Council members in Tuscumbia blind? Do they not care about all the trash on our roads? Are they blind to all the trash cans being left out 24/7? Do they not see that it makes Tuscumbia look trashy? More...

Prophecies Will Cease

Dear Editor: After reading the letter of Mary Scott Smith, “The Angel Restored It”, in the Courier Journal on February 8, I cannot find an angel named Moroni anywhere in the Bible. More...

Real Idiots Fear Answer

Dear Sir: A recent comment in a local newspaper stated that the filer of a lawsuit in Jefferson County seeking to require eligibility proof by candidates seeking public office was an idiot. More...

Obituaries

Mildred Christine Whitsett Vandegrift

Mrs. Vandegrift was born October 7, 1928 in Florence, Alabama to Claude Jones and Leatha Perry Whitsett. She grew up in Lutts, Tennessee and graduated from Collinwood High School. She More...

Billie Purdom Henson

Billie Purdom Henson died after a brief illness February 24, 2012. She was born October 25, 1930 in Columbia, Tennessee. Billie was a 1948 graduate of Coffee High School. More...

Betty J. Tucker, 83

Betty J. Tucker, 83, a native and life-long resident of Lauderdale County, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. More...

Randall on Real Estate

Randall on Real Estate

News & Tips on the Shoals Market

MAKING AN OFFER Is a low offer a good idea? While your low offer in a normal market might be rejected immediately, in a buyer’s market a motivated seller will either accept or make a counteroffer. More...

Ask Dr Webb

Ask Dr. Webb

What’s the difference between ‘hospice’ and ‘home health?’

The primary goal of hospice is to prevent suffering and help someone with a terminal disease live comfortably as long as possible. More...

Pet Connection

FUREVER FRIENDS

Now’s a great time to adopt an adult cat

Have you thought about adopting a cat this year? Whether you are looking for your first cat, a companion cat to one you already love or an addition to a busy, active household, now’s a great time to bring home a shelter cat. More...

Domesticated rats can be good pets

Because of their unsavory reputation, rats are often overlooked as pets. More...

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?