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NEW BUSINESS ALERT 🚨 FLORENCE
WILDER GRACE BOUTIQUE NOW OPEN
Located at 123 South Court Street in Historic Downtown Florence.
Open Wednesday thru Saturday 10 to 4pm
Wilder Grace Boutique has all of the latest Spring and Summer clothing whether it’s casual or evening.
THE SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND is raising money for new uniforms at Walmart on Avalon Avenue in Muscle Shoals from now until 2 pm TODAY Saturday, July 6!! If you can’t make it by 2 pm, you can drop off a donation at the Sheffield Police Department and they will forward it.
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN AND SHARE
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THE SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND is raising money for new uniforms at Walmart on Avalon Avenue in Muscle Shoals from now until 2 pm TODAY Saturday, July 6!! If you can’t make it by 2 pm, you can drop off a donation at the Sheffield Police Department and they will forward it.
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN AND SHARE
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 FLORENCE
VEHICLE AND STORAGE UNIT
FIRE AT WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET
Florence Firefighters on scene of vehicle fire at Walmart Neighborhood Market on Florence Boulevard at around 10:50 pm Friday. No one appeared to be injured. Investigators were called in to investigate the source of ignition. Exercise caution ⚠️ if driving in the vicinity.
Señor Tequila upscale authentic Mexican cuisine is now open at 105 North Court Street in Historic Downtown Florence. The food is off the chain GOOD!!
NEWS ALERT 🚨 FLORENCE
SUSPECT LEADS POLICE ON HIGH-SPEED CHASE
On Friday, July 5, 2024, at around 1:30 AM, a Florence police officer observed a black Hyundai Sonata make an improper turn on Cloverdale Road. The vehicle accelerated to speeds of over 90 MPH. Officers pursued the vehicle.
The vehicle continued to try to elude officers by making several turns and continuing to drive at high speeds. The driver lost control and struck a light pole around County Road 42 and Chisholm Road.
The vehicle was only occupied by the driver, who was transported to the North Alabama Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The incident is still under investigation.
NEWS ALERT 🚨 SHEFFIELD
POLICE ARREST FUGITIVE SUSPECTED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD
On Friday, Detectives with the Sheffield Police Department received information from the Vernal City Police Department in Utah regarding a male identified as Damien Zachary Marshall who held warrants for 2 counts of so**my on a child as well as a count for sexual abuse of a child.
Upon attaining copies of the warrants for Marshall as well as an address in Sheffield Police/Investigations made contact with Marshall at a residence on the 600 block of Broadway Street.
Marshall was taken into custody and is currently at the Sheffield City jail awaiting extradition to Utah.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY from Shoals Insider and What’s Happening Shoals!!
NEWS ALERT 🚨 SHEFFIELD
POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDER-SUICIDE
Authorities have confirmed to Shoals Insider that two men have died as a result of a possible murder-su***de in a Sheffield neighborhood.
On Tuesday, July 2nd, at approximately 10PM, the Sheffield Police Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Wilson Dam Avenue for a possible su***de.
When officers arrived, they found Tommy Ray Burcham 43, of Tuscumbia, lying face down in the grass in an open field across from the residence with two gunshot wounds from a .44 caliber handgun that was found nearby.
During further investigation, officers were notified of another gunshot victim inside the residence. Officers found Raleigh Samuel Lemaster 34, of Sheffield, deceased from a single gunshot wound from an AR rifle that was found under a box fan inside the home.
It was reported that both parties involved were close friends and had gotten into a disagreement, “possibly over a woman,” said Sheffield Police Chief Ricky Terry.
‘The two men had also worked together,’ said Chief Terry.
This is being investigated as a murder-su***de. All information and evidence collected at the scene will be turned over to the Colbert County District Attorney's Office.
***Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the deceased***
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 TUSCUMBIA
VEHICLE OVERTURNED ON FRANKFORT RD
First responders are on Frankfort Rd. on the scene where a vehicle overturned at around 6:40 am about a mile due South past the 72 overpass near the Co-op in Tuscumbia. No one was injured.
Exercise caution ⚠️ if traveling in the vicinity.
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 MUSCLE SHOALS
MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN FRONT OF WALMART
NEWS ALERT 🚨 TUSCUMBIA
AUTHORITIES ARREST SUSPECTED KIDNAPPER AT HOME IN RURAL COLBERT COUNTY
On Monday, July 1, 2024, at around 1:30 pm, Colbert County Sheriff's Office Special Response Unit, along with the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force with the United States Marshal Service, arrested Nicholas Pierre Boudoin, 28, of Florence Alabama at a home on Little Egypt Road. This according to Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine.
Boudoin was arrested on the charges of Kidnapping 2nd Degree, Robbery 3rd degree, Domestic Violence Strangulation, and Theft of Property 3rd degree. His arrest followed a lengthy investigation into an incident that occurred in March 2024.
Boudoin eluded police on foot at NAL in Muscle Shoals back in August of 2022. He was later arrested in Walker County by the FBI Fugitive Task Force, Florence Police, and the Walker County Sheriff’s Department, for charges in Lauderdale County in September of 2022.
The Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion on Monday to impose a suspended sentence from a domestic violence charge he pleaded guilty to in 2022. He has 36 months left to serve on that charge where he was sentenced to a split sentence of 48 months with 36 months suspended.
Boudoin is set to be arraigned in Colbert County Circuit Court on September 5. He is being held in the Colbert County Jail on a $42,500 CASH bond.
Also, Shaylon Pace, 35, of Tuscumbia was arrested with Boudoin for obstructing governmental operations. She was released from the Colbert County Jail on a $1,000 bond.
Sheriff Balentine said he would like to thank the Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force with the United States Marshal Service for their assistance in the investigation.
NEWS ALERT 🚨 MUSCLE SHOALS
FIRE BESIDE CHAMPYS AT DAYCARE PUT OUT BY TWO SHEFFIELD POLICE OFFICERS ON PATROL
Share & Tag! Singing River Festival 2024 - Saturday, July 6, 2024, at McFarland Park in Florence, AL
5K & 1 Mile Fun/Run, Car Show, Beauty Pageant & Vendors Exhibits
To sign-up for the 5K & 1 Mile Fun/Run go to https://freedom5k1milerun.itsyourrace.com//event.aspx?id=15201
Register now for the inaugural Miss Singing River Community Pageant for Young Women!
https://forms.gle/jMqB6ECmgv8tdH9w8
To be a sponsor or for more info call 256-710-1558
Sponsored by Miss Tennessee Valley's Teen, Listerhill Foundation, Lewis Electric Supply, J.K. Johnson Mechanical, City of Florence, Miss Northwest Shoals and Army National Guard.
🌟 Exciting News, Florence! 🌟
We're thrilled to announce the soft opening of Señor Tequila, your new upscale Mexican gourmet destination, located in the heart of downtown Florence! Join us on July 1st from 5PM to 11PM for an exclusive preview of our exquisite menu and vibrant ambiance.
But that’s not all! Mark your calendars for our grand opening on July 2nd, from 10AM to 11PM. Come and experience the full charm of Señor Tequila, where traditional flavors meet modern culinary artistry. We can't wait to welcome you!
📍 Señor Tequila, Downtown Florence
🗓️ Soft Opening: July 1st, 5PM - 11PM
🗓️ Grand Opening: July 2nd, 10AM - 11PM
See you there! 🎉
HELEN KELLER FESTIVAL CAR SHOW in Historic Downtown Tuscumbia
WEATHER ALERT 🚨 SHOALS AREA
HEAT ADVISORY TODAY FROM 12 PM TO 8 PM
🌡️🔥Hot temps are expected over much of the coming week including for the 🇺🇸4th of July holiday. Heat index values of 102-108 will be present this weekend & mid-late next week.
⚠️These conditions can be dangerous to those without adequate hydration or access to cooling, especially individuals already sensitive to the heat like the elderly or very young.
COLBERT COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT will be at Walmart in Muscle Shoals from 9 am until 1 pm collecting school supplies and donations for Colbert County Schools. Come out and HELP STUFF THE SQUAD CAR
NEWS ALERT 🚨 BRICK HATTON
STATE TROOPERS RELEASE INFO ON FATAL CRASH ON SECOND STREET INVOLVING PEDESTRIAN
A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27, has claimed the life of a Leighton man.
The pedestrian, Timothy D. Wood Jr., 34, was fatally injured when he was struck by the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Christopher L. Walden, 36, of Sheffield.
Wood was struck after the Silverado struck a trailer attached to the parked 2013 Chevrolet Suburban that Wood had initially been driving. Wood was pronounced deceased at the scene by Deputy Colbert County Coroner Matt Moore.
It is unknown if anyone will be charged in the matter.
The crash occurred on Alabama 184 or as it is more commonly known as 2nd Street near Shaw Road, approximately five miles east of Muscle Shoals, in Colbert County.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate the crash.
NEWS ALERT 🚨 FLORENCE
FLORENCE MAN DIES IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, has claimed the life of a Florence man.
According to Alabama State Troopers, Jesse P. Linville, 75, was critically injured when the 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was operating was struck by the 2016 Ford F-150 driven by Larry L. Loudy Jr., 31, of Florence.
Linville was transported to North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The crash occurred on Alabama 20 near Alabama 133, approximately one mile west of Florence, in Lauderdale County.
Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the crash.
NEWS ALERT 🚨 SHEFFIELD
UPDATE: COURTLAND MAN IN CUSTODY AFTER LEADING POLICE ON CHASE IN STOLEN AMBULANCE
Authorities have one man in custody who reportedly stole an ambulance from Keller Hospital in Sheffield late Thursday afternoon.
The suspect, Dylan Terry, 24, reportedly led Sheffield police on a chase through downtown and 2nd Street and was apprehended on Cox Boulevard.
Eye witnesses at a local Mexican restaurant tell Shoals Insider that Terry was driving the ambulance through downtown with the doors open.
Terry is being held in the Sheffield City Jail. He stands charged with felony theft of property, felony attempting to elude police, reckless endangerment, and misuse of 911 communications.
Colbert County deputies assisted.
NEWS ALERT 🚨 BRICK HATTON
AUTHORITIES RELEASE IDENTITY OF MAN FATALLY STRUCK ON 2ND STREET
Authorities have released the identity of a Leighton man that was fatally struck near the intersection of Second Street and Shaw Road Thursday morning at around 10 am.
According to Colbert County Coroner Justin Gasque, the male victim was struck by another vehicle while outside his truck. The victim has been identified as Timothy Wood Jr, 34, of Leighton.
Wood was pronounced deceased at the scene by Deputy Coroner Matt Moore.
The coroner’s office tells Shoals Insider that an autopsy will not be performed.
It’s unknown at this time if any charges will be brought against the driver that struck Wood.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Wood at this time.
Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the incident.
NEWS ALERT 🚨 SHEFFIELD
UPDATE: COURTLAND MAN IN CUSTODY AFTER LEADING POLICE ON CHASE IN STOLEN AMBULANCE
Authorities have one man in custody who reportedly stole an ambulance from Keller Hospital in Sheffield late Thursday afternoon.
The suspect, Dylan Terry, 24, reportedly led Sheffield police on a chase through downtown and 2nd Street and was apprehended on Cox Boulevard.
Eye witnesses at a local Mexican restaurant tell Shoals Insider that Terry was driving the ambulance through downtown with the doors open.
Terry is being held in the Sheffield city jail. Colbert County deputies assisted.
NEWS ALERT 🚨 TUSCUMBIA
JUDGE RULES FOR PRINCIPAL MELCHA SATCHEL
Colbert County Circuit Judge Mitchell Hays ruled on Thursday in favor of plaintiff Melcha Satchel, who appealed his termination from the the principals position at Colbert County High School.
Satchel requested an expedited evidentiary hearing to see if his contract was properly cancelled by the Colbert County Board of Education. This according to courthouse records.
There was a trial on Monday that lasted from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm in Judge Hay’s courtroom on the matter. Hays said on Monday he would take the matter under advisement and issued the order on Thursday ruling in favor of Satchel.
Judge Hays said in his order that the Colbert County Board of Education failed to provide Satchel proper notice and that the board failed to show a willful violation of policy by Mr. Satchel.
The Board of Education can appeal the ruling. This ruling overturns the school board’s termination of Satchel.
Below is a copy of the ruling.
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 BRICK HATTON
TRAFFIC FATALITY ON SECOND STREET
Alabama State Troopers working a fatal incident where a male was fatally struck on 2nd Street in the Brick Hatton Community
WEATHER ALERT 🚨 SHOALS AREA
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
At 425 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near St. Florian to near Town Creek. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Florence, Muscle Shoals, Rogersville, Killen, Town Creek, Lexington, Courtland, St. Florian, Underwood-Petersville, and Anderson. Remain weather aware.
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NEWS ALERT 🚨 MUSCLE SHOALS
FORMER COLBERT COMMISSIONER DIES OVER WEEKEND
The Shoals Insider has confirmed that former District Two Colbert County Commissioner David Black has died.
Black, who was a Republican, reportedly died Saturday night at around 11:30.
He was a former economics instructor at University of North Alabama and former director of the Small Business Development Agency also at UNA.
Black was also heavily involved with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra and hosted a local talk show called ‘Mornings with the Professor’ at the Singing River Media Group in Muscle Shoals.
Williams Funeral Home in Florence will be handling the funeral arrangements.
Black was 65 years old.
Blue Coast Burrito - Florence IS SERVING UP SOME AWESOME FISH TACOS 🌮
Located at 2887 Florence Boulevard in Florence Next to Five Guys
Call 256-712-5152 for catering or to go orders
NEWS ALERT 🚨 FLORENCE
FLORENCE MAN ARRESTED IN ATTACK ON TWO ELDERLY FEMALE VICTIMS
Authorities have confirmed the arrest of a Florence man suspected of burglary, an assault, so**my, and robbery on two female victims, one a 79-year-old and the other a 76-year-old.
On Saturday, June 22, at around 5:30 p.m., Florence Police responded to the report of a burglary in the 400 block of Howell Street in Florence.
When Officers arrived, two victims were located inside the residence with multiple injuries. Officers began providing the victims first aid, and care was transferred to Florence Fire and Rescue and Lifeguard EMS ambulance service.
The 79-year-old female resident was transported to UAB hospital by AirEvac, and a 76-year-old female was taken to North Alabama Medical Center. Both victims remain hospitalized.
Patrol Officers located a doorbell video of a suspect leaving the area. The suspect was identified as Michael Joe Kirkland Jr., 34, of Florence. Evidence recovered connected Kirkman to the incident. Michael Kirkland Jr. was arrested and booked on charges of Burglary in the First Degree, So**my in the First Degree, Robbery in the First Degree, and Assault in the First Degree.
This is still an ongoing investigation, and additional charges are pending.
Kirkland is being held in the Lauderdale County Detention Center without bail pending an Aniah’s Law hearing.
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NEW BUSINESS ALERT 🚨 FLORENCE WILDER GRACE BOUTIQUE NOW OPEN Located at 123 South Court Street in Historic Downtown Florence. Open Wednesday thru Saturday 10 to 4pm Wilder Grace Boutique has all of the latest Spring and Summer clothing whether it’s casual or evening.
THE SHEFFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND is raising money for new uniforms at Walmart on Avalon Avenue in Muscle Shoals from now until 2 pm TODAY Saturday, July 6!! If you can’t make it by 2 pm, you can drop off a donation at the Sheffield Police Department and they will forward it. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN AND SHARE
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 FLORENCE VEHICLE AND STORAGE UNIT FIRE AT WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET Florence Firefighters on scene of vehicle fire at Walmart Neighborhood Market on Florence Boulevard at around 10:50 pm Friday. No one appeared to be injured. Investigators were called in to investigate the source of ignition. Exercise caution ⚠️ if driving in the vicinity. Video taken by eye witness
Señor Tequila upscale authentic Mexican cuisine is now open at 105 North Court Street in Historic Downtown Florence. The food is off the chain GOOD!!
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 TUSCUMBIA VEHICLE OVERTURNED ON FRANKFORT RD First responders are on Frankfort Rd. on the scene where a vehicle overturned at around 6:40 am about a mile due South past the 72 overpass near the Co-op in Tuscumbia. No one was injured. Exercise caution ⚠️ if traveling in the vicinity.
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 MUSCLE SHOALS MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN FRONT OF WALMART
NEWS ALERT 🚨 MUSCLE SHOALS FIRE BESIDE CHAMPYS AT DAYCARE PUT OUT BY TWO SHEFFIELD POLICE OFFICERS ON PATROL
HELEN KELLER FESTIVAL CAR SHOW in Historic Downtown Tuscumbia
COLBERT COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT will be at Walmart in Muscle Shoals from 9 am until 1 pm collecting school supplies and donations for Colbert County Schools. Come out and HELP STUFF THE SQUAD CAR
COLBERT COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT will be at Walmart in Muscle Shoals from 9 am until 1 pm collecting school supplies and donations for Colbert County Schools. Come out and HELP STUFF THE SQUAD CAR
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 BRICK HATTON TRAFFIC FATALITY ON SECOND STREET Alabama State Troopers working a fatal incident where a male was fatally struck on 2nd Street in the Brick Hatton Community
Blue Coast Burrito - Florence IS SERVING UP SOME AWESOME FISH TACOS 🌮 Located at 2887 Florence Boulevard in Florence Next to Five Guys Call 256-712-5152 for catering or to go orders
LOVE’S TRUCK STOP ON 72/20 STILL OPEN
MAY DAY CONCERT AT MCFARLAND PARK IN FLORENCE LACEY BROOKE solo artist interview Musical performances continue on Sunday June 23
UPDATE: Body of missing swimmer recovered NEWS ALERT 🚨 SHEFFIELD DIVE TEAMS SEARCHING FOR SWIMMER WHO DID NOT RESURFACE  Sheriff Eric Balentine Press Conference
UPDATE: BODY OF MISSING SWIMMER LOCATED NEWS ALERT 🚨 SHEFFIELD DIVE TEAMS SEARCHING FOR SWIMMER WHO DID NOT RESURFACE 
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 TUSCUMBIA CHASE ENDS AT WAFFLE HOUSE ON HWY 43
NEWS ALERT 🚨 TUSCUMBIA COLBERT COUNTY SHERIFF ERIC BALENTINE USING SIGN TO GATHER INTEL Colbert County Sheriff's Department
TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨 SHEFFIELD FOUR VEHICLE CRASH AT JACKSON HWY AND HATCH BLVD WITH INJURIES AVOID AREA
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