ZIP CITY – The parking lot at P&K Western Wear in Zip City was particularly full for a Saturday afternoon. No, it wasn’t for a sale. The folks were there for a birth announcement and a party. A new member of Robert Walker’s family was born just a couple of weeks earlier. And Robert wanted […]
THE SHOALS-On Saturday, March 16 volunteers descended on the shores of the Tennessee River to do a little trash pick-up and had a good time while making the Tennessee River Beautiful. Here is what Keep The Tennessee River Beautiful had to say about the day: “Another great day thanks to amazing volunteers and partners […]
FLORENCE – On March 6, 1990, the very last US Military flight of the SR-71 Blackbird took place. The flight originated from Palmdale, California, and flew to Washington-Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, DC. The aircraft (s/n 61-17972) was piloted by Florence native (and current resident), Lt Col Ed Yielding, USAF, with Lt Col […]
FLORENCE – Already awaiting trial on over 50 counts of allegedly being in possession of a forged instrument and 3 counts of 1st Degree Theft of Property, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Carnley Anne England, formerly Carnley Anne Melton, on new charges. According to a Sheriff Department Case Summary, England, 38 years old, […]
SHEFFIELD-Mary Stevens of Long-Hodges-Lowe VFW Auxiliary 8640 says making and sending Valentines to Veterans has become a holiday tradition at L.E. Wilson Elementary School in Sheffield and it is a joy to see the children working on their labor of love. Each year the ladies of VFW Post 8640 and L.E. Wilson Elementary School give valentines […]
-On Friday, February 8 The Logan Room located at 307 N Montgomery Avenue in Sheffield held their Grand Opening with refreshments a tour of the room and a Chamber Ribbon Cutting. Friends and family were on hand to help with the celebration and enjoy great food provided by The Red Clay Table. About The Logan Room: […]
“Until the City Council votes to improve this ordinance, I will bring up this issue every month until I leave the Mayor’s Office”, Ian Sanford promised at Monday night’s meeting. His statement brought applause from the audience, which last night consisted of mostly residents who were against the ordinance, which effectively outlaws the use of […]
FLORENCE – When Ichiban opened its doors 8 years ago in Sheffield, we heard a lot of people say, “What’s a Sushi restaurant doing around here? We’re chicken and Bar-B-Que people.” Well, Jackie and Kevin and the family started working and built probably one of the best Sushi and Hibachi places in North Alabama. And […]
FLORENCE – Well, it was a big day for the North Alabama Medical Center. Today is the first day of actual operations… After nearly an 8 year struggle to have the facility approved by the State of Alabama, and then to get it built and equipped with state-of-the art equipment. This was the day that […]
SHEFFIELD-The weather was perfect and the crowd was in the Christmas Spirit all was well with the world and Sheffield celebrated the coming Christmas Holidays with a Christmas Parade that included snow, candy, marching bands and a great abundance of Christmas Cheer. QCDNews was on hand to capture the fun in photos and we present […]
