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Report: State Sen. Tim Melson in critical condition after heart attack

Melson underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 2009, five years before being elected to his current seat.
July 28, 2023

Lawsuit to protect Lauderdale Courthouse Confederate statue gains support

The lawsuit by three local residents to prevent the city of Florence and Lauderdale County from removing the Confederate Statue known as “Eternal Vigil” has new support. The Lauderdale County Republican Executive Committee announced Saturday that the Alabama Division of United Daughters of the Confederacy’s official position is now that Eternal Vigil must remain on … Continued
September 1, 2020

Group of Lauderdale County citizens file suit to block construction of an agricultural center

The group Lauderdale Citizens for Responsive Government on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Lauderdale County Agricultural Authority, seeking to block the construction of a new agriculture center. John Sutherland with the LCRG filed the lawsuit. Sutherland, a Lauderdale County resident and taxpayer, contends that the finance mechanism for the new agriculture center is a … Continued
August 26, 2020

Shoals Republican Club endorses Will Smith

The Shoals Republican Club on Monday said in a statement that they are endorsing William Smith in the Republican primary election runoff on Tuesday for Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals. “The Shoals Republican Club is pleased to announce our formal endorsement of Mr. William Smith of Florence, Alabama who is running for Place 2 Judge … Continued
July 14, 2020