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Florence council votes against historical marker

The Florence city council voted against installing a historical marker to better explain the racist origins of a Confederate monument

May 9, 2024

Project Say Something, Florence to erect marker on racist origins of “Eternal Vigil”

The proposed marker will provide historical context and acknowledge the racial injustices perpetuated in the past.

April 16, 2024

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.

Jacob Holmes

July 28, 2023

Underwood brings mayoral experience to representing The Shoals

As mayor of Tuscumbia since 2016, Kerry Underwood said he has already often been representing the entire Shoals area.

Jacob Holmes

November 28, 2022

Greg Cook takes early fundraising lead in race for Alabama Supreme Court

Greg Cook has raised $316,970 to date and has $257,347 cash on hand in his race for Alabama Supreme Court.

Brandon Moseley

September 8, 2021

Col. Casey Wardynski campaigns in Florence

He spoke about his campaign for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District.

Brandon Moseley

August 9, 2021

Greg Cook is running for Alabama Supreme Court

Alabama Republican Party counsel Greg Cook is running for Alabama Supreme Court justice.

Brandon Moseley

May 26, 2021

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

Brandon Moseley

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

Brandon Moseley

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

Brandon Moseley

July 14, 2020