TUSCUMBIA, Ala. – The Tennessee Valley Art Association will highlight art, music and theater with its July events. SummerStock at the Ritz, TVAA’s theatre-education program for ages 16-29, presents “The Sound of Music,” Thursday-Saturday, July 19-21, and Thursday-Friday, July 26-27, at 7:35 p.m., at the Ritz Theatre, 111 W. Third St., Sheffield. Tickets are $15.50 […]
Spirit of Freedom Celebration is almost here
July 3, 2012
THE SHOALS – One of the largest Independence Day events in The South is less than a day away as crews busily erect stages, set up parking, and rig up a huge barge loaded with pyrotechnics. The 31st Annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration at McFarland Park kicks off Wednesday when the gates open at 6 […]
New Today – Franklin County Arrest Reports 06/25/12 – 07/01/12
July 3, 2012
New Booking Photos from Franklin County. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Don’t judge. The Quad-Cities Daily publishes this public service.
Fire danger still high – Fireworks common sense in order
July 3, 2012
THE SHOALS – Sheffield Fire Marshall Terry Lentz says that even though there is no official State clampdown on fireworks this dry 4th of July Holiday, these tinderbox conditions can be trouble. In past years, when the fields and lawns turn brown from weeks of little or no rain, the Alabama Fire Marshall has resorted […]
Andy Griffith dies
July 3, 2012
MANTEO, N.C. – UNC President Bill Friday says beloved television star Andy Griffith died in North Carolina Tuesday. Emergency medical crews responded to Griffith’s home Tuesday morning, Dare County Sheriff J.D. “Doug” Doughtie told WAVY.com . Griffith’s home is located along Highway 64 in Roanoke Island. Friday, a close friend of Griffith’s, confirmed his death to WITN. […]
Drive With Care This 4th Of July
July 2, 2012
MONTGOMERY-As motorists across Alabama celebrate the Fourth of July, Alabama State Troopers prepare for heavier- than-usual traffic. All available troopers will be on duty during the Fourth of July holiday safety blitz, which begins at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, and runs through midnight Sunday, July 8. They will enforce all traffic laws, assist motorists […]
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Culinary Program for at-risk students launched
July 2, 2012
THE SHOALS – The Shoals Entrepreneurial Center and Northwest Shoals Community College are cooking up something special for 12 lucky young people. This summer, a dozen students will participate in a hands-on culinary experience designed to teach them the fundamentals of food service, to prepare them for careers in a culinary environment. College President Dr. Humphrey […]
New Today – Florence/Lauderdale Arrest Reports 06/19/12 – 06/26/12 Part II
July 2, 2012
New Booking Photos from Florence P.D. / Lauderdale County. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Don’t judge. The Quad-Cities Daily publishes this public service.
Give Them Paint And Everyone Wins
July 1, 2012
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. … Summer time is camp time, and youngsters attending Art Camp at the Tennessee Valley Museum of Art, 511 N. Water St., Tuscumbia, this year will learn about watercolors, pastels, clay items from around the world and 3-D sculptures made with found objects. “We are so excited about the local artists who will […]
Helen Keller Festival rip-roaring success – 125 PHOTOS!
June 25, 2012
TUSCUMBIA – Record turnout – record heat was the theme of this year’s annual Helen Keller Festival. Thousands of people swarmed to the 4 day event, despite temperatures that hovered at 100 degrees. This was the 34th such event, The Shoals longest running, and plans are already underway for next year. […]
Helen Keller Festival – Spring Park PHOTOS!
June 23, 2012
TUSCUMBIA – Arts & Crafts, Food, and Music was the world of The Helen Keller Festival on Friday night in Spring Park. According to The Festival’s facebook page, it was the largest Friday audience in several years. Here is how the Festival characterized the evening: “Biggest Friday night crowd in several years ! Jason Isbell […]
Helen Keller Festival kicks off in Tuscumbia
June 22, 2012
TUSCUMBIA – The 34th annual Helen Keller Festival had a great start Thursday with a parade and street party in downtown. The parade was led by a color guard, Mayor Bill Shoemaker, and Tuscumbia Police Chief Tony Logan, along with many Police Officers and Tuscumbia Firefighters. The Deshler High School […]
Helen Keller Festival ….Right Around The Bend
June 20, 2012
It’s June. Summer’s here! It is time to celebrate… and celebrate we will, at the Helen Keller Festival! The annual event has become a rite of the season in the Shoals area and the historic town of Tuscumbia is spruced up and ready to welcome the thousands who will visit during the next four days […]
First Friday 6/1/2012 – Pictures!
June 2, 2012
FLORENCE – The weather was great, the entertainment was excellent, and the crowd was huge. What more can we say? First Friday on Historic Court Street was the place to be in The Shoals. Check out all the photos, you might be in there! As always, these photos are sized for printing at your home, or […]
New Today – Madison County Arrest Reports 05/24/12 – 05/31/12
June 2, 2012
New Booking Photos from Madison County. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Don’t judge. The Quad-Cities Daily publishes this public information in accordance with The Alabama Open Records Law, free of charge as a public […]
North Alabama African Heritage Festival
June 2, 2012
Tuscumbia, AL. The Annual North Alabama African Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Willie Green Recreational Center, 609 S East St., Tuscumbia, Alabama from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The event is free. According to Wallace Ricks, the President of the Board for the Festival, “We are so […]
Hot Rods In Spring Park
June 2, 2012
Tuscumbia, AL. The 41st Annual Muscle Shoals Area Street Rod Festival will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012, in Spring Park, Tuscumbia. Approximately 250 street rods will be on display in scenic Spring Park all day on Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be a swap meet and vendors will be on hand […]
New Today – Florence/Lauderdale Arrest Reports 05/22/12 – 05/28/12 Part II
June 2, 2012
New Booking Photos from Florence/Lauderdale. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Don’t judge. The Quad-Cities Daily publishes this public information in accordance with The Alabama Open Records Law, free of charge as a public service.
14 Alabama Trails get recognition – Shoal Creek Preserve Included
June 1, 2012
WASHINGTON – For the third year in a row, Alabama leads all other states in the number of trails selected for inclusion in the National Recreation Trail registry. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis announced that 14 Alabama trails received the designation. Forty additional trails located in […]
Decatur Man Indicted for Distaster Fraud
June 1, 2012
BIRMINGHAM-A federal grand jury today indicted a Decatur man for fraudulently claiming disaster benefits following the April 27, 2011 tornadoes that struck North Alabama, U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance, FBI Special Agent in Charge Patrick J. Maley, and Department of Homeland Security-Office of the Inspector General Special Agent in Charge James E. Ward announced. An […]
New Today – Sheffield Arrest Reports 05/25/12 – 05/31/12
June 1, 2012
New Booking Photos from Sheffield Police. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Don’t judge. The Quad-Cities Daily publishes this public information in accordance with The Alabama Open Records Law, free of charge as a public service.
New Today – Florence/Lauderdale Arrest Reports 05/22/12 – 05/28/12 Part I
June 1, 2012
New Booking Photos from Florence/Lauderdale. A defendant is presumed innocent of the charges, and it will be the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. Don’t judge. The Quad-Cities Daily publishes this public information in accordance with The Alabama Open Records Law, free of charge as a public service.
First Friday in Florence This Afternoon
June 1, 2012
FLORENCE – People from all over The Shoals will be attending the June 2012 Edition of First Friday on Court Street in Florence. The 4 block long event is a “must see and do”. The Quad-Cities Daily plans to be there, roaming with our cameras. So if you see us, stop and smile! You could find […]
Be A Force Of Nature
June 1, 2012
Washington, DC-With Atlantic hurricane season starting today, this week is national Hurricane Preparedness Week, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is teaming up with other federal partners to help get businesses and communities StormReady. Each year, Americans cope with an average of 10,000 thunderstorms, 5,000 floods, 1,000 tornadoes, and two landfalling hurricanes. The impacts of […]
