The Shoals Now

08/01/2024

We got to work with the Rocket City Trash Pandas to give Bacon Tire & Alignment owner Adam Peters the chance to throw the first pitch of the game last Friday! What an awesome night!

07/27/2024

On July 26, 2024, at approximately 23:44 hours, law enforcement officers were dispatched to the location of Wilson Dam Highway and Second Street regarding a traffic collision involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle, where Muscle Shoals Fire Department responders provided assistance. A preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the Toyota Camry, Ms. Indigo Fort, aged 31, of Muscle Shoals, was maneuvering her vehicle southbound on Wilson Dam Highway and attempting to turn eastbound onto Second Street when the collision occurred. The oncoming Volvo semi-truck was being operated by Mr. Sean Ivey, aged 28, of Florence, traveling northbound on Wilson Dam Highway. The collision transpired within the intersection, resulting in the loss of life of Ms. Fort, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The traffic collision remains under investigation. The Muscle Shoals Police Department sends our condolences to the family of Indigo Fort.

07/24/2024

Tickets for the Catfish Derby and Riverfest are now available on Shoals Half Off Deals! Usually tickets are $40, but you can get them for $20!!

Visit the link below and get a 50% off on tickets to the Savannah Riverfest while you still can!

https://wlay.halfoffdeal.com

07/23/2024

Football in the South High School Football Media Day starts in 2 hours. 43 schools will be taking the stage the next two days.

07/22/2024

Trey Nichols of Lightwatch playing his unreleased song, “Someday” at the Savannah Riverfest Press Conference!

You can catch Lightwatch at Riverfest September 13-15 alongside John Paul White, Drake White, Cody Canada & The Departed, & Sister Hazel!

Riverfest Tickets go on sale for only $20 starting this Wednesday at shoalshalfoffdeals.com

07/21/2024

07/20/2024

07/11/2024

Football in the South High School Football Media Day starts in 12 days for 41 different high schools.

41 schools now attending! We are so excited to hear from players and coaches about the upcoming football season. If anyone wants to come cover the event or sponsor this great event please let us know.

07/10/2024

Mid-July drum corps down south 🙌 Don't miss out on seven incredible ensembles in Muscle Shoals, AL!!

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07/10/2024

Hello everyone!! We will need additional volunteer support this evening (1pm-10pm) as we had a group to need to reschedule their volunteer service day. Please PM me if you’re interested in volunteering.

Please remember to wear closed toe shoes, and understand that we don’t have air conditioning.

Thanks in advance!!

07/09/2024

There are still some Spirit of Freedom shirts left from the 4th of July!! Check them out on our online store https://www.theshoalsnow.com/shop

It's not too late to get a 2024 Spirit of Freedom t-shirt!! This year's shirt has been one of our favorite designs yet!

Shop now at https://www.theshoalsnow.com/shop

07/09/2024

07/08/2024

We're still selling exclusive Shoals T-shirts on our website! Check it out at https://www.theshoalsnow.com/shop

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July! Join us tonight in McFarland Park for the 41st Annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration! There will be fireworks, food trucks, and live music! 🇺🇸⭐️🎇

Food trucks open at 11AM so come early for a day of fun in the park before the firework display! 😊✨

07/03/2024

The Spirit of Freedom Celebration is tomorrow at McFarland Park!! It's gonna be a fun-filled day with food trucks opening in the morning, music starting in the afternoon, and fireworks at night!

07/01/2024

Thank you for all you do!

06/27/2024

Friends, Tennessee Valley Museum of Art will be closed tomorrow, June 27, for volunteers and staff to honor the memory of our beloved board member David Black. Mr. Black served Tennessee Valley Art Association for many years as treasurer. He was also a long-serving, ardent member and supporter. He was present at the The Ritz Theatre each time the doors were open; unless, of course, it was an event that conflicted with the Shoals Symphony at UNA. His love for the arts will leave a legacy for generations to come. He was absolutely one-of-a-kind and his absence will deeply impact our organization. His memory inspires us all to give more of ourselves to our community.

As Mr. Black would say, "Good night and we will see you next time." Rest well, friend.

06/25/2024

Good folks doing good stuff

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06/24/2024

06/24/2024

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 96.7 /1590 WVNA in Muscle Shoals.

Williams Funeral Home in Florence will be handling the funeral arrangements.

David Black was 65 years old.

06/20/2024

UPDATE: Highway 72 is back open!

TRAFFIC ALERT:
Highway 72 is currently closed from Huntsville Road to Faith Church due to a gas leak. Please avoid the area if possible. We will update this post when the road reopens.