
The recent local elections were the first I’ve covered in this state, and some of the results give glimmers of hope. There is much that is wonderful about Alabama, but there is also corruption and poor governance that needs to be addressed at all levels.

Out of a crowded field of seven candidates, Ron Tyler earned the top spot in Tuesday’s municipal elections to become the new mayor of Florence.
Presented by the Shoals Diversity Center, Renaissance City Pride Fest 2025 will feature musical acts, local vendors and several drag performers at Florence’s Veterans Park.

A man is facing a murder charge after police said he punched another man, causing his death.

The Florence mayor’s race has a new candidate who could appeal to a younger portion of the town’s electorate.

On Thursday, former Florence Police Chief Ron Tyler officially announced his run for mayor of Florence with a kickoff event and fundraiser at historic Pickette Place in downtown Florence.

In a new report, World Atlas identified eight towns in Alabama with the best main streets. Those compiling the list took into consideration local stores and eateries, landscapes, monuments and area attractions.

A Florence man was sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to 20 counts of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

Some college football fans take losses worse than others.

When one is planning a quick getaway trip, visiting Florence, Alabama, doesn't tend to come to mind.

Singer-songwriter and Muscle Shoals music producer Walt Aldridge is the mind behind many popular hits, including Conway Twitty’s “She’s Got a Single Thing in Mind” (1989) and “ Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” (2000) by Travis Tritt.

The stone says, “Ike Coffee. Born a slave, 1857. Died free, Oct. 10, 1952.”

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Durant was in Florence on Saturday to speak to the Shoals Republican Club. Durant is a retired...

On Saturday, GOP gubernatorial candidate Lynda “Lindy” Blanchard spoke to the Shoals Republican Club at their monthly breakfast meeting....